Music law How to run your band's business
Book - 2012
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- Subjects
- Genres
- Law for laypersons
- Published
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Berkeley, CA :
Nolo
2012-
- Language
- English
- Edition
- Seventh edition-
- Physical Description
- volumes ; 23 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index. - ISBN
- 9781413332001
- Your Legal Companion
- 1. Yes, Your Band Is a Business!
- Your Band Is a Business
- Apathy Is Not the Answer
- Common Band Issues
- Written Agreements: Your First Line of Defense
- 2. Band Partnerships and Beyond
- Who Needs a Band Partnership Agreement?
- Using a BPA to Avoid Problems
- Abbreviated Band Partnership Agreement
- Full-Length Band Partnership Agreement
- What's the Right Business Entity for Your Band?
- Converting From a Partnership to an LLC
- 3. Management
- What Is a Manager?
- Avoiding Common Management Problems
- Abbreviated Management Agreement
- Full-Length Management Agreement
- Variations on Management Arrangements
- 4. Attorneys
- Entertainment Attorneys
- Locating, Hiring, and Firing an Attorney
- How to Avoid Problems With Your Attorney
- Having an Attorney Shop Your Music
- Label-Shopping Agreement
- 5. Band Equipment
- Equipment Ownership
- Buying Band Equipment
- Insurance. Maintenance, and Inventory of Your Equipment
- Preventing and Dealing With Theft
- 6. Performance and Touring
- Getting Gigs and Getting Paid
- Performance Agreement
- Touring
- Sample Tour Budget
- 7. Copyright and Song Ownership
- Copyright Basics
- Coauthorship and Co-Ownership of Songs
- Copyright Infringement
- How to Avoid Conflicts Over Songs
- Copyright Registration
- Preparing a Copyright Application for a Song
- 8. Publishing Your Band's Music
- How Songs Earn Money
- The Music Publishing System
- Dividing Up Song Income Within the Band
- How to Form Your Own Music Publishing Company
- 9. Band Names
- Trademark Basics for Bands
- Researching Band Names
- Dealing With Trademark Disputes
- Registering Your Band Name With the Government
- 10. Artwork
- Merchandise, Cover Art, and Websites
- Information to Include in Your Artwork
- Getting the Artwork Done
- Abbreviated Artwork Agreement
- Full-Length Artwork Agreement
- Model Release Agreement
- 11. Recording
- Legal Issues in the Recording Studio
- Musician Release Agreement
- License for Use of Sampled Music From Record Company
- License for Use of Sampled Music From Music Publisher
- Budgeting for Recording
- The Recording Budget
- Choosing a Recording Studio
- The Sound Recording Copyright
- 12. Duplication
- Paying for the Right to Duplicate Songs
- Notice of Intention to Obtain Compulsory License
- Mechanical License and Authorization for First-Time Recording of Song
- How Many CD Copies Should Your Band Order?
- How to Avoid Problems During the Duplication Process
- 13. Earning Money From Recordings
- Streaming Revenue
- Download Revenue
- Offering Downloads
- Getting Non-Music Data Online
- Distributing Vinyl and Compact Discs
- Direct Sales
- 14. Independent Record Agreements
- Record Agreements: Key Elements
- Independent Record and License Agreements
- Reviewing Royalty Statements
- 15. Licensing Your Band's Music for Film, TV, and Advertising
- What Is Music Licensing?
- Simple Master/Sync License
- Sync License
- Master Use License
- 16. Keeping Track of Your Band's Money
- Tracking Band Finances
- What is Cash Flow and Why Is It Essential?
- Using a Credit Card to Finance Your Band
- Categorize Sources of Band Income
- 17. Taxes
- Taxing Situations: Understanding Your Band's Tax Responsibilities
- Income Taxes: Different Rules for Different Businesses
- Tax Deductions: Secrets for Saving on Taxes
- Payroll Taxes: When Your Band Hires Employees
- How to Get a Federal Tax ID Number (FEIN) for Your Partnership
- Appendix
- Using the Downloadable Forms
- Editing RTFs
- List of Forms