Full Description
With behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the halls of power, real-world case studies and tips from successful industry players, Music Copyright: An Essential Guide for the Digital Age equips readers with the tools they need to navigate the complex world of music copyright. Covering such topics as music publishing, placements, performance rights, neighboring rights, and the global environment for music licensing, this book is essential to any music enterprise. Music industry insider Casey Rae inspires confidence in setting and achieving goals in a highly competitive marketplace through tips, strategies, and implementable work plans that make setting and achieving copyright goals achievable right out of the gate. With powerful insights from all corners of the industry, Music Copyright demonstrates how creator, technology and fan communities can work together to support a healthier music ecosystem that generates value for creators, businesses and fans.
Contents
IntroductionChapter One: Getting Familiar with Music CopyrightChapter Two: A Brief History of Music CopyrightChapter Three: Digital Music and the Evolution of an IndustryChapter Four: Musical Works and Copyright ExclusivitiesChapter Five: Sound Recordings and Copyright ExclusivitiesChapter Six: Copyright Enforcement, Safe Harbors, and Fair Use Chapter Seven: Copyright Registration, Metadata, and DatabasesChapter Eight: Music Licensing: PROs, Publishing Administration, Synchronizations, and MoreFinal Thoughts: Music Copyright and the Big PictureAppendix AAbout the Author
