Start Your Music Business: How to Earn Royalties, Own Your Music, Sample Music, Protect Your Name & Structure Your Music Business (Music Law Series) (Volume 1)

How to Legally Start Your Music Business Written by an experienced entertainment lawyer whose clients have been featured on MTV®, American Idol®, VHI®, Start Your Music Business is an easy to read guide for songwriters, producers, music publishers, independent record labels, artists, bands, musicians, and individuals in the music industry that want to legally start and grow a successful music business. Learn how to: 1. Understand 8 Different Types of Royalties Your Music Should Be Earning through Music Publishing 2. How to Completely Own Your Music 3. How to Completely Own Your “Masters” 4. How to Legally Sample & Cover Music (Why You May Be Breaking the Law) 5. How to Protect Your Name & Logo (What to do if you Illegally Use Someone Else’s) 6. How to Structure your Music Business 7. Learn 10 Ways to Avoid Being Sued Personally Also learn these simple steps: 1. Understand the Different Types of Businesses (LLCs, Corporations, Partnerships, and more) 2. Setup Your Business 3. Learn When You Need to Start Your Music Business 4. Learn the Difference Between Trademarks and Copyrights 5. Learn How to Apply for a Trademark (Do It Yourself) 6. Understand Copyright Law and How to Copyright Your Music 7. Learn the Truth About Poor Man’s Copyrights 8. Know Your Rights When You Co-Write a Song 9. How to Divide Song Income Between Co-Writers 10. How to Properly & Legally Clear Samples And more!!!!!!!!!!!