Master Music Licensing

Author: Michael Elsner
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781098941161
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Want to get your music heard by millions of people world-wide, and make a great living in the process? The traditional music industry has been in a rapid decline since the early 2000's, and these days, listeners expect your music to be free. So, as creative individuals, how can we share our gifts with the world, without struggling to pay the rent. The answer is through Sync Licensing. Successfully licensing your songs to TV Shows, Films and Commercials is a MUST if you want to survive in the Modern Music Industry. But there's a process that must be followed to not only get your songs placed. This book details the 4 Steps that will allow you to generate consistent placements of your music. It's not about 1 or 2 random placements here and there... it's about strategically getting 10, then 100, then 1000.

The Musician's Guide to Licensing Music

Author: Darren Wilsey
Publisher: Billboard Books
ISBN: 0307786374
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 303

Book Description
Plug your music career into the lucrative new income streams of the digital marketplace Record deals are so twentieth century. Today, music licensing is the fastest route to widespread exposure and a steady income. Creators of films, television shows, commercials, video games, ringtones, podcasts and other digital-age media hunger for music perfectly suited to their projects—providing endless, lucrative opportunities for savvy musicians. Whether you’re an unknown composer, an up-and-coming songwriter, an independent-label performer, or a big label star, there’s a place for you in this fast-growing field—as long as you learn to master the game. How does music licensing work? Where are the most abundant and rewarding opportunities? Find the answers in this authoritative, up-to-the-moment overview of one of the most effective ways to market your talent. It’s all here: The key players in the music licensing business and the best ways to make contacts and bring your music to their attention Types of licensing agreements and how to understand them An inside look at the licensing selection process and how to get a jump on music requests Negotiating payment and protecting your music in the open marketplace, including international venues Getting music licensed for television shows, films, commercials, digital media, and less obvious markets like colleges and universities, theater companies, corporate training videos, and restaurants Firsthand advice from top music executives, marketers, music supervisors, lawyers, talent managers, and filmmakers From the Trade Paperback edition.

The Insider's Guide to Music Licensing

Author: Brian Tarquin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1621534073
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
First-hand advice for musicians from Brian Tarquin, author, who has over twenty years of experience in licensing music to record labels, TV shows, feature films, radio promos, and network promos. This book takes you through how licensing really works: what type of royalties are expected, digital royalties from companies, receiving royalties from iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster through digital distributors like IODA/The Orchard, and how they pay. Also covered are mechanical royalties from broadcast radio licenses, how foreign royalties are collected, publishing administration deals, and a breakdown of sync and master licenses. Interviews with major industry players offer advice directly to musicians. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

The Musician's Guide to Music Copyright Law

Author: Jim Jesse
Publisher: Rock N Roll Law
ISBN: 9781543960983
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In this book you will learn: The 10 rules every artist should know; What is a copyright and how to get one; Why it is important to register your copyrights; The two copyrights in every song; What is music publishing; The exclusive rights you get with every copyright ; All the revenue streams songs generate; A checklist for new releases; The digital revolution and the new model of streaming; Joint authorship, works-made-for-hire, and more music licensing ; Music copyright infringement cases... and so much more!

Music, Money and Success

Author: Jeffrey Brabec
Publisher: Schirmer Trade Books
ISBN: 0857126466
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 537

Book Description
The Insider's Guide to Making Money in the Music Industry. Millions dream of attaining glamour and wealth through music. This book reveals the secrets of the music business that have made fortunes for the superstars. A must-have for every songwriter, performer and musician.

Music Copyright

Author: Casey Rae
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 9781538104842
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
With behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the halls of power, real-world case studies, and tips from successful industry players, this book equips readers with the tools they need to navigate the complex world of music copyright, showing how creator, technology, and communities can work together to support a healthier music ecosystem.

Music Business Handbook and Career Guide

Author: David Baskerville
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1506303145
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 822

Book Description
This powerhouse best-selling text remains the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the music industry. The breadth of coverage that Music Business Handbook and Career Guide, Eleventh Edition offers surpasses any other resource available. Readers new to the music business and seasoned professionals alike will find David Baskerville and Tim Baskerville’s handbook an indispensable resource, regardless of their specialty within the music field. This text is ideal for introductory courses such as Introduction to the Music Business, Music and Media, and Music Business Foundations as well as more specialized courses such as the record industry, music careers, artist management, and more. The fully updated Eleventh Edition includes coverage of key topics such as copyright, licensing, songwriting, concert venues, and the entrepreneurial musician. Uniquely, it provides career-planning insights on dozens of job categories in the diverse music industry.

The Plain and Simple Guide to Music Publishing

Author: Randall D. Wixen
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9781423468547
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
(Book). Publishing is one of the most complex and lucrative parts of the music business. Industry expert Randall Wixen covers everything from mechanical, performing and synch rights to sub-publishing, foreign rights, copyright basics, types of publishing deals, advice on representation and more. Get a view from the top, in plain English. This updated and revised edition has been prepared in light of the ever-changing landscape of music publishing, taking into account factors like illegal downloading and recent announcements from the Copyright Royalty Board. With an added "DIY" chapter, the author demonstrates why the playing field has changed for the traditional copyright adminstrators, and how musicians just starting out can protect their own work until they hit the big time.

The Musician's Internet

Author: Peter Spellman
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780634035869
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Berklee Book Trade This hands-on guide is essential for any musician who wants to build a fan base and increase profits through the Internet. Peter Spellman, Director of the Career Development Center at Berklee College of Music, guides the self-managed musician through successful strategies to promote music online, reach new audiences, and maximize income. Readers will learn how to: create a professional website; share music downloads; sell and license music online; broadcast on Internet radio; webcast live concerts; create streaming audio; get an online record deal; and much more. Includes an invaluable listing of more than 300 music-related websites!

Creative License

Author: Kembrew McLeod
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822348756
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
Draws on interviews with more than 100 musicians, managers, lawyers, journalists, and scholars to critique the music industrys approach to digital sampling.