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Music Business Masterclass: Make a Living as a Musician
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About Music Business Masterclass: Make a Living as a Musician
Introduction
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer.
Disclaimer: Regionality
Copyright, licensing, and record deals
Copyright in the Constitution
Rights We Get
Intellectual Property
Copyright Does not Protect
Educational Use
Term
Public Domain
History of Copyright
How to get a copyright
Fair Use is... tricky.
Trademarks
What is work For hire?
Work for hire copyright term
Collaboration and copyright
Presumption of equal ownership (Including song lyrics)
How a band divides copyright
Publishing: Not just for books anymore!
Musicians as publishers
Co-Publishers
Working with a publisher
The history of the PRO
What the PROs do
How the PRO gets paid
How to join a PRO, and which one to join
How you get paid by the PRO
The "publisher cut"
The player piano
Writers and publishers
Two methods for getting a mechanical license
The Harry Fox Agency
Ok, what does it cost?
Back to silent movies
Sync deals
Dramatic rights
All the rights!
The Love Song Medley
Hairball and Tribute Bands
The Frank Zappa Tribute Band
A case for all the rights
What is a "master recording"?
The 5 roles of a traditional record company
Record Labels: Discovery
Record Labels: Capital
Record Labels: Produce
Record Labels: Distribute
Record Labels: Promotion
Do artists still need a record label?
What is a Term?
Additional Songs
Contract options
Making 10 albums doesn't mean releasing 10 albums
The "million dollar record deal"
Recoupment
Payback
What kind of royalties?
The royalty basis
The royalty rate you will get from the record label
Merchandising rights: Making t-shirts, stickers, patches, and more
Merch companies
On-site sales
Why "360"?
Taylor Swift
The Producer
The legendary George Martin
Selling Beats: How to sell beats, and where to sell beats
"Development deals" with a producer
The last stronghold of "the majors"
Independent label distribution partnerships
Distribution alone deals
DIY distribution: going it alone
The effect of file sharing
The labels fight back - music industry digital revolution
1992: Audio Home Recording Act
1995: Digital Performance Right in Sound Recording Act
1998: Digital Millennium Copyright Act
2000: RIAA creates SoundExchange
2003: SoundExchange spun off into own company
The GateKeepers
Popular Companies: Distrokid, Symphonic Distribution
Inside my personal account
A look at my royalty statements
What you need to get started
The ways we get paid
The secret of SoundExchange
Setting up Sound Exchange
What comes next?
Bonus Lecture
What You Will Learn?
- When I started making music as a young guitarist, the world was a very different place. In order to stay on top of trends, business principals, and legal issues, I had to become an expert in the music business. .
- Now I teach music business at a university - in fact I run the whole music business degree program - and I walk students through this stuff every day..
- In this course, you'll gain insider knowledge and strategies that go beyond what can be found in a simple Google search. Jason Allen, the creator of over 100 top-selling and highest rated classes, brings his expertise and real-world experience to guide you through the intricacies of the music business..
- This class has a ton of material. I've put my whole university semester into this class, so buckle up!.
- Designed for those who want to make a living with music, this course covers essential topics such as copyright, trademark, performance royalties, licensing, merchandise, sync opportunities, and more. By the end of the course, you'll have a clear understanding of the necessary steps to ensure you're properly compensated for your work..
- This class contains:.
- Copyright: The rules, the rights, and how to monetize your copyrights (that you already have).
- Collaboration: Who owns what when you are writing with bandmates, producers, collaborators, and other music makers..
- Publishing: The secret world of publishing, and why you need to care about it (Its easy!).
- Sync Licensing: Getting your music placed into films, TV, video games, and more.
- Record Contracts: How they work, how to find them, and what to be cautious of.
- Producer Agreements & Selling Beats: This is a complicated copyright issue - I'll walk you through it here..
- Digital Distribution: Getting your music out to the world, and opening doors for the next phase of your career..
- And so much more!.
- Make a name for yourself in the music business and transform your passion into a profitable venture. This immersive curriculum covers the fundamentals of music business, empowering you to build a sustainable career as an independent music artist or industry professional. Don't miss this opportunity to monetize your music, expand your network, and propel your music career to new heights..
- Jason Allen, renowned instructor and mentor to over 1 million students, is committed to your success. As an active participant in the course, he personally answers 100% of the questions posted, ensuring you receive the guidance and support you need..
- Don't miss out on this opportunity to start your music career now. .
- Click the enroll button and join the party on the inside!.