Music Copyright

In easy-to-read language, Music Copyright takes readers step-by-step through the world of music copyright, giving the practical tools to navigate this complex system. Casey Rae demystifies laws, business practices, and trends and empowers music creators, music managers, technology entrepreneurs to make informed decisions around copyright.

Casey Rae

Introduction Chapter One: Getting Familiar with Music Copyright Chapter Two: A Brief History of Music Copyright Chapter Three: Digital Music and the Evolution of an Industry Chapter Four: Musical Works and Copyright Exclusivities Chapter Five: Sound Recordings and Copyright Exclusivities Chapter Six: Copyright Enforcement, Safe Harbors, and Fair Use Chapter Seven: Copyright Registration, Metadata, and Databases Chapter Eight: Music Licensing: PROs, Publishing Administration, Synchronizations, and More Final Thoughts: Music Copyright and the Big Picture Appendix A About the Author