Introduction to Music Publishing for Musicians

Contents Foreword by Michael Laskow Welcome Fam—Both New and Existing: Here’s What’s Updated and Improved. Preface Acknowledgments Section 1: The Basics of Copyright Introduction 1.Definition, Formation, and Rights 2.Exceptions to Your Rights 3.Joint Works (AKA Collaborations) 4.Duration of Copyright 5.Copyright Registration and Notice 6.Copyright Infringement 7.Sound Recordings Are Copyrights, Too 8.Copyright Amendments and Additions 9.End-of-Section Frequently Asked Questions Section 2: Types of Publishing Income Introduction 10.Mechanical Royalties 11.Performance Royalties 12.Synchronization Fees 13.Print Royalties 14.Electronic Transmissions: Streams, Videos, and More 15.Subpublishing Income Part 1: Four Food Groups Ex-United States 16.Subpublishing Income Part 2: Subpublishers 17.End-of-Section Frequently Asked Questions Section 3: Publishing Companies and Types of Deals Introduction 18.What Established Music Publishers Can Do for Your Career 19.Types of Deals with Publishing Companies 20.Other Contract Deal Points with Publishing Companies 21.Synch Exploitation Deals for Independent DIY Musicians 22.Starting Your Own Publishing Company 23.End-of-Section Frequently Asked Questions Section 4: Creative Matters of Music Publishing Introduction 24.The Magnificent and Scientific Power of Music 25.Start Preparing for the Creative Process 26.Basic Elements of Popular Songs 27.Uniqueness: Being Most Advanced Yet Still Acceptable 28.Product Innovation: Thirty-Nine Ways to Monetize One Song 29.Placing Music Part 1: Ten Out-of-the-Box Methods 30.Placing Music Part 2: Seven More Conventional Methods 31.Pitching Your Music Like a Pro 32.Promoting Music Part 1: Publicity, Advertising, and Online 33.Promoting Music Part 2: Direct Marketing and Face-to-Face Selling 34.End-of-Section Frequently Asked Questions Section 5:Interviews with Today’s CREATIVE Pros Introduction 35. Publishing Deals and Getting Signed with Mikey Wax 36. Music Production with Heather Holley 37. Video Games with Inon Zur 38. TV And Film Work with Josh Bartholomew 39. Beat and Sample Creation with Sam Barsh 40. Collaborations and Songwriter Teams with Max Billion 41. Documentary Work with Miriam Cutler 42. Trailer Composing with Simone Benyacar 43. Songwriter Mentorship with Pam Sheyne 44. Advertising Work with Brian Banks 45.End-of-Section Frequently Asked Questions Section 6: Interviews with Today’s BUSINESS Pros Introduction 46. The Value of Copyright (Present and Future) with Greg Victoroff 47. Artificial Intelligence And Other Tech With Dr. Morten Bay 48. The Business of Rights Management Companies and A&R With Jake Versluis 49. Tracking and Collecting Royalties With David Quan 50. Digital Analytics in the Music Business with Joe Poindexter 51. The Hustle of Song Promotion VIA DSP Playlisting With Mike Warner 52. The Hustle of Music Placements and A&R With Michael Laskow 53. Catalog Acquisitions With Jeff Brabec 54. The Future of Music 2030 and Beyond with Jim Griffin 55. Congress’ New AI Bill with Jane Davidson 56. End-of-Section Frequently Asked Questions Section 7: MORE Things You Need to Know about Music Publishing’s Future Introduction 57.EXPANDING ON Music Publishing’s Future Part 1: Legislation to Watch 58.EXPANDING ON Music Publishing’s Future Part 2: The Bigger Picture 59.End-of-Section Frequently Asked Questions Section 8: It’s a Wrap! Introduction 60.Review of Music Publishing in a Nutshell Glossary of Terms Music Publishing Resources End-of-Chapter Quizzes Chapter Activity Assignments Appendix A: Bobby’s Secret Answers to “Do You Know That…” Appendix B: Michael’s Extras: Sample Work For Hire Agreement For a Session Player Appendix C: Michael’s Extras: Sample General Brief for a TV Show Appendix D: Michael’s Extras: Sample Combined Synch/Master License Index