Music Copyright Law: Band Management Tips

Summary: Songwriters spend their time struggling to write that big hit that will bring them fame and fortune. But what if someone else takes one of your songs and hits it big. Will you get paid? Not if you haven’t gone through the proper channels to register and copyright your song. Imagine the pain of watching someone else get rich on your hard work! Don’t let it happen to you or your band.

In this series of legal advice clips for band members and their manager, our music business expert tell you what you need to know about copyrighting your songs. She discusses important laws such as the copyright act and breaks down mysterious legal jargon such as “tangible medium of expression” and “fair use” into terms everyone can understand. Unsure how long a copyright lasts? Don’t know how to get paid when someone uses your copyrighted song? Watch these videos before someone takes advantage of you and your talent.