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Music Copyright

• What is music copyright?
• How to register your copyright
• What is a work for hire?
• My band just recorded a demo, who owns the Copyright?
• What is copyright infringement?

Music Publishing

• What is publishing?
• What areASCAP and BMI and how do I join?
• How do I run a publishing company?
• How do I set up a publishing company?
• What is the law regarding sampling?

Business Aspects

• The business of a band
• What form of business should my band be?
• What is a manager and how do I get one?
• Who are my team of advisors?
• What if someone wants to shop my tape?

Practical Aspect

• How do I protect the name of my band?
• What should I put on the jacket for my demo tape?
• What should I do when I play live?
• Some friendly words of advice

Music Contracts

• Record contract basics
• Music industry contracts
• When someone refuses to pay the band