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The Magic Bullet -- 12 Music Business Seminars
Overview of the Music Business

Names

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Band Naming Information Links - Yahoo

Random Name Generators for Band Naming - Yahoo


Rights

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Who Owns a Band's Name RE: A Written Agreement

Recording Artists' Rights to Group Names

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What a Trademark Is and How to Protect Your Band Name

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Band Partnership Agreement

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Musicians Referral Services - TheMusicPages.com


Musicians' Resources -- Intellectual Law

Musicians Survivors Guide -- .pdf
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Advice to Aspiring Artists

The Musician's Action Plan

Career Planning for New Bands or Musicians

Health Insurance for Musicians and Small Businesses



The Business of a Band

Band Member Agreement - View Example

Band Member Agreement - Purchase It

Contract between the Individual Members of a Band - Introduction

Creating an Internal Band Contract

Band Agreement Checklist
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Writing A Partnership Agreement

The Written Agreement Amongst Band Members


Forming a Partnership for a Band

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Top 10 Reasons Why Most Bands Fail

Management NOT -- A Real Story?

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Plagiarism

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Music Sampling and Copyright Law -- .pdf

Copyright Law & the Ethics of Sampling

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Digital Sampling -- Legal Ramifications

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Free Music Download Websites

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The Demo

How to Record a Demo

How to Record a Demo for a Band

Recording A Demo - Music - Vocal

So You Wanna Cut A Demo


How to Produce a Competitive Voiceover Demo

Male Voice Over Talent Directory

Female Voice Over Talent Directory


How Good Do Your Demos Have To Be?

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Releasing Your Own Record: A Legal Checklist


My Group Just Recorded a Demo, Who Owns the Copyright?

My Band Just Recorded a Demo, Who Owns the Copyright?

Who Owns a Band's Master Recordings?

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The Perfect Band Get Signed Promo Package

Ingredients of a Demo and/or Press Kit

Record Label Demo Submission Guide

10 Reasons Why Most Demo Recordings are Rejected

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Contract

Contract - A Closer Look

Music Industry Contracts - Get It In Writing


The Disturbing Plight of Child Performers

The Coogan Law - Contracts with Minors - California

Judicial Approval of Contracts with Minors



Record Contract Basics

Artist Recording Contracts - Overview -- .pdf

Typical Terms of a Major Recording Agreement

Terms of a Recording Contract

Get A Record Deal - Vocalist

What You Need To Know To Get A Record Deal

Soyouwanna Get Signed To A Record Label?

The 12 Most Important Points In Every Recording Contract

Six Potential Traps in a Recording Contract

Major Label Deals, The Downside

What's a Record Label Deal All About? - Indie Label vs. Major Label

The Cold, Hard Truth About Recording Contracts - Indentured Servitude

How to Beat the Major Labels at Their Own Game

How to Negotiate a Recording Contract




A and R Person

What Does A&R Stand For? - How Do I Get My Music To An A&R Guy?

A&R Administration

A&R - An In-Depth Look At A Misunderstood Profession

A&R - Getting Signed


Tips for Getting A Record Deal

Learn How to Get Record Labels to Pursue You

Get Signed! Tip Sheet


Recording Contract -- Form Contract Purchase Online



What Is A Work For Hire?

Work For Hire

Work Made For Hire and the Copyright Act

Who Owns a Band's Master Recordings?

Cross-collateralization

Recoupable Expenses

Controlled Composition Clause

Controlled Composition Clause - Interview on Video

Controlled Composition

Record Reserves



Where The Money Goes From a CD Sale

How Are Royalties Calculated

Recording Contract Royalties

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Arbitration

Mediation Basics

Bankruptcy: An Extreme Remedy for Unfair Contracts



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Releasing Your Own Record: A Legal Checklist

Performance in Sound Recordings and Work for Hire

Master Recording Production Agreement--Form Contract Purchase Online

Make Money With Your Recording via TV Music


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