Creative Lesson’s from Einstein and Quantum Physics
May 04, 2019
As a true geek, Albert Einstein as always been one of my inspirations. What better way to inspire the artists and creators among us than to let my idol do the speaking. Introduction In 1982, a physici...
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Sorting out the recent DOJ Ruling Regarding Performance Rights Organizations, ASCAP and BMI
Aug 11, 2016
The first of the month (August 2016), the Department of Justice issued a summary of findings with regard to two court orders that govern the operation of two of the U.S. performing rights organization...
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Considerations When Negotiating a Personal Management Agreement for Entertainment Clients
Feb 06, 2009
Make sure the compensation is fair Personal managers in the music industry will most often charge a percentage of 15-25% of an artist's overall income, with some potential exceptions which are noted ...
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How Songwriters and Music Publishers Make Money
Jan 29, 2009
A Constitutional Right The concept of copyright originates with the Statute of Anne (1710) in Britain. But in the US, the rights of songwriter to get paid for his or her creation are based on Articl...
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Top tips for starting a new business
Jan 21, 2009
Key steps to starting a business....
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How to Analyze Whether Copyright Infringement is a "Fair Use"
Jan 16, 2009
Fair use is not a right or a privilege The concept of “fair use” is a very misunderstood concept. The first common misunderstanding that people espouse is that the concept of “fair use” is a right o...
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How to Register a Copyright in a Musical Composition with the U.S. Copyright Office
Jan 15, 2009
Complete the Form Complete Form CO online using the link below, then print out two (2) copies: one for your files and one to submit. Do not attempt to print out a blank form. You must submit the or...
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How to Form a Music Publishing Company
Jan 15, 2009
Form a music publishing company A business entity may take one of many forms: the most prominent are sole proprietorship, corporation (Subchapter C or S), partnership, limited liability company. Tha...
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Music Publishing 101, Part 1: A brief history
Dec 31, 2008
Music Publishing 101, Part 1: A brief history This series will explore music publishing, giving a little bit of history and outlining the basic steps necessary to form a music publishing company. P...
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