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Music Copyright and Business Guide
About this guide: The purpose of this guide is for information about music copyright, how to copyright music and use copyrighted works, plus news about the evolving world of the music business, for people who are interested in music publishing and distribution. Sources include: current books in the Multnomah County Library, Internet sites for copyright laws, and information from music-related organizations. This guide is intended for informational and reference purposes only, not as a substitute for legal assistance about music and copyright.
New books about the music business and music copyright in the Multnomah County Library:
Managing your band : artist management : the ultimate responsibility by Stephen Marcone.
Wayne, NJ : HiMarks ; Milwaukee, WI : Distributed by Hal Leonard Corp., c2006.
Call number: 780.23 M321m 2006
A current book about the music industry, that includes new business models for succeeding in the virtual world,
marketing plans, publicity and touring, and more. The title refers to popular music, but this book is filled with information that is useful for
all musicians.
The New Songwriter's Guide to Music Publishing : Everything You Need to Know to
Make the Best Publishing Deals for Your Songs / Randy Poe.
Publication info. Cincinnati, Ohio : Writer's Digest Books, c2006.
Edition 3rd ed.
Call number: 780.23 P743n 2006
Available at Central Library only.
This book describes how the internet and other new technologies are impacting
the rights and income of songwriters and music publishers, with practical advice
for musicians about publishing songs.
Creating Digital Music and Sound : An Inspirational Introduction for Musicians, Web Designers,
Animators, Videomakers, and Game Designers/ Chris Middleton.
Publication info. Boston : Focal Press, c2006.
Call number: 780.25 M628c 2006
Available at Central Library and Branch Libraries in the Multnomah County Library
System.
This book features core techniques, hints, and creative tips for recording, mixing, remixing, and mastering music and sound on your
PC or Mac. Learn how to add music and sound to Web sites, make your own podcasts and internet radio shows, record music and sound for videos,
Flash animations, and movies, and even how to make and mix music on Smartphones. - from the book jacket.
Music
Law : How to Run Your Band's Business, by Richard Stim.
Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2006. 5th ed.
Call number: 780.23 S858m 2006
Available at Central Library and Branch Libraries in the Multnomah County Library
System.
Written for musicians, this book, written by musician and lawyer Richard Stim,
is full of ideas about business aspects of music. It includes information about
how to book performances,choose a name and protect its use, copyright song lyrics,
establish legal ownership of songs, sample legally-sign contracts, write a band
partnership agreement, and more. Use the legal forms and agreements in the CD-Rom
with the book or photocopy the sample forms printed in the book.
The Guerilla Guide to the Music Business / Sarah Davis and Dave Laing. Publication info. New York : Continuum, c2006. Edition 2nd ed.
Call number: 780.23 D264g 2006
Available at Central Library only but you can place a hold and send it to a branch
library if more convenient.
This newly revised and expanded edition describes recent changes in copyright
law; how the Internet and other new technologies are impacting the rights and
income of songwriters and music publishers; includes music publishing contracts,
information about royalties, and how to start your own music publishing company.
The Public Domain : How to Find & Use Copyright-Free Writings, Music, Art & More,
by Stephen Fishman. Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2006.
Call number: 346.0482 F537p 2006
Available at Central Library and Branch Libraries in the Multnomah County Library
System.
Revised edition from 2004, this book has clear explanations of the public domain,
and how to use public domain materials in all formats. Well-written and informative,
with sources of public domain works for musicians, artists, and writers.
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