Synopses & Reviews
The No. 1 bestselling business book for bands If you belong to a band and love the art of your job, but sing the blues when it comes to the business, you need Music Law. Composed by musician and lawyer Richard Stim, the book explains how to find the right manager, buy, insure and maintain equipment, get gigs and get paid, tour on a budget, use samples, do covers legally, protect your copyright, trademark your band's name, choose a recording studio, sell your music, manage your website, understand record contracts, deal with taxes and much more Music Law provides all the legal information and practical advice musicians need. The 5th edition -- completely updated to provide the latest in the law -- covers music downloads and other trends affecting the digital-music scene. It also provides up-to-date legal forms on CD-ROM.
Synopsis
Music is often serious business--when the money starts coming in, musicians need to protect their rights and their money. Composed by musician and lawyer Rich Stim, "Music Law" shows bands how to: - choose a name and protect it- book performances- copyright songs and lyrics- establish legal ownership of songs- sample legally- write a band partnership agreement- and much more
Synopsis
The legal and business information, advice and tips musicians need, with essential forms included on CD-ROM.
Synopsis
If you belong to a band and love the art of your job, but sing the blues when it comes to the business, you need Music Law. Composed by musician and lawyer Richard Stim, the book explains how to: book performances-choose a name and protect its use-copyright song lyrics-establish legal ownership of songs-sample legally-sign contracts-write a band partnership agreement.The best guide available for bands today, Music Law provides all the legal information and practical advice musicians need to keep from getting burned. All legal forms and agreements included, as tear-outs and on CDROM.