About the Book

"Music Law"-don't start your band without it
If you belong to a band and love the art of your job, but sing the blues when it comes to the business side of it all, you need "Music Law, " because the business side is a very important side, like it or not, and understanding it is your ticket to finding gigs (if not fame), managing your website (if not your fortune) and staying out of tax trouble.
Written by musician and lawyer Richard Stim, the book explains clearly how to:
understand record contracts
buy, insure and maintain equipment
tour on a budget
use audio samples
create album covers and artwork legally
protect your copyright and trademark the band name
sell your music
manage multiple band websites
deal with taxes, and much more.
The 6th edition is thoroughly updated with the latest changes in trademark and copyright law, and includes guidance on filling out the new Form CO to complete a copyright application for a song. It also contains new information on musical collaborations between DJs and other musicians. All forms available on CD-ROM.

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 421 pages

Language: English

Publisher: NOLO (Oct. 31st, 2009)

ISBN-10: 1413310567

ISBN-13: 9781413310566

Dimensions: 7.10 x 8.92 x 0.93 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.64 lbs

• Categories: Performing Arts Business Music Business Entertainment Law