Music Publishing: Law and Business

MUSC X 448.17

Understand the world of music publishing for businesses and personal managers. This course gives you a basic understanding of copyright law, songwriting agreements, and more through lectures, discussions, and guest speakers.

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What you can learn.

Learn about practical music publishing topics such as licensing for records, films, television, and more
Understand the points of negotiating different kinds of agreements
Discover how to interact with organizations such as ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC
Engage with guest speakers such as music executives and attorneys

About this course:

This overview is designed for those interested in a career in music publishing as well as for business and personal managers and attorneys who desire a working knowledge of the music publishing industry. Topics include copyright basics; songwriter agreements; setting up domestic licensing for records, motion pictures, television, print, commercials and other areas; aspects of foreign sub-publishing, including negotiating agreements and collection societies; and dealing with ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Detailed discussions also cover trends and revenue opportunities in the evolving digital marketplace. Guest speakers include music industry executives and attorneys.