Music Business and Copyright Law

~60 min · 15 stations

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Conductor

The Conductor

All aboard for a journey through the legal tracks of the music industry. We are mapping the rails that keep creators protected and profitable.

What you will learn

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Define intellectual property rights for songwriters

Station 01: The Basics of Musical Ownership▶

• Explain the evolution of music industry regulations

Station 02: History of Music Law▶

• Identify roles within a professional songwriting team

Station 03: Defining the Songwriter▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Analyze the value of master recording ownership

Station 04: The Master Recording Rights▶

• Describe the flow of performance royalty money

Station 05: Publishing and Royalties▶

• Summarize landmark court cases in music law

Station 06: Legal Precedents in Music▶

• Evaluate the impact of the DMCA on music

Station 07: Digital Distribution Laws▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Interpret standard clauses in recording contracts

Station 08: Contractual Agreements▶

• Execute the steps for federal copyright filing

Station 09: Copyright Registration Process▶

• Apply fair use doctrines to music sampling

Station 10: Sampling and Fair Use▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Explain the process of music synchronization licensing

Station 11: Sync Licensing Basics▶

• Compare the roles of ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC

Station 12: Collective Management Organizations▶

• Outline the business model of independent labels

Station 13: Independent Label Operations▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Construct a protection strategy for new music

Station 14: Strategic Career Planning▶

• Predict trends in music business regulation

Station 15: Future of Music Law▶

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