The Musician'S Guide To Copyright

Everything you need to know to survive the music industry. Copyright, Trademarks, Selling Beats, Sampling, and more!
What you'll learn
In this class, students will learn the fundamental principals of copyright.
What makes something original?
Copyright in the Constitution
Rights We Get
Intellectual Property
Things Copyright Doesn't Protect
Copyright Term (length)
Public Domain
How to Get a Copyright
Work for Hire
First Sale Doctrine
Licensing Contracts for Music
Film, TV, and Game Licensing
Fair Use
Parody
Trademarks
How to Get a Trademark
Performing Group Names (Band Names)
Titles - Song Titles
Right of Publicity
Contractual Rights
Exclusivity
Moral Rights
Creative Commons
Requirements
There are no prerequisites for this course. Students need only to be interested in music copyright.
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Description
Welcome to the "Musician's Guide" Series!This series is pulled directly from the courses I've created for my university position in Music Business. All of these courses are designed for the everyday musician - amateur or professional - who has little or no knowledge on the topic, but wants to master it.This class is all about Copyright.100% Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor. It is ideal for anyone who has had an interest in copyright, or a need to understand copyright. Especially:Creators: If you are making music, you need to understand your rights. Consumers: If you are working with music, and want to know if you can copy a song, delete a song, or make a mashup of a song, this course is for you!Musicians: If you are going to be recorded, you should understand how things will work when the recording is released, and what rights you have to your performance.Producers: If you are using samples in your tracks, you need to understand copyright!Curious Minds: Anyone interested in how copyright law works, where it comes from, and where it might be going is invited to be a part of this class.In this class, we start with the most basic question: How do we define music? Once we have a definition, we start to look at how music is protected with copyright, ways that it isn't, and how to work with it for fun and profit. I'll walk you through every step of the issue and explain the logic behind every concept.The goal of this class is for you to understand how to make copyright protection work for you.Software:This course is NOT specific to any DAW program.Genre:The recording studio has no genre - so all are welcome here. Topics Covered: Defining MusicMelody and UniquenessOriginality"Independent Creation"TangibilityCopyright at the Constitution Rights We GetMusic publishing, and music industry trendsMake money online with your music.Intellectual PropertyCopyright TermPublic DomainHistory of CopyrightWork For HireAssignmentsLicensingFirst Sale DoctrineFilm, TV, and Game LicensingCollaborationFair UseParodyTrademarksPerforming Group Names (Band Names)Titles (Song Titles)Right of PublicityContractual RightsExclusivityRight of RefusalMoral RightsCreative CommonsCopyLeftAnd much, much more!If you are ready to start making money from your music, and making sure it is protected, this class will start you on that journey. Get started today.Dr. Allen is a university music professor and is a top-rated Udemy instructor - with nearly 100 courses and over 200,000 students. In 2017 Star Tribune Business featured him as a "Mover and a Shaker," and he is recognized by the Grammy Foundation for his music education classes. ** I guarantee that this course is the most thorough copyright course available ANYWHERE on the market - or your money back (30-day money-back guarantee) **Closed captions have been added to all lessons in this course.--------------------------------------------------------------------- Praise for Courses by Jason Allen:⇢ "It seems like every little detail is being covered in an extremely simple fashion. The learning process becomes relaxed and allows complex concepts to get absorbed easily. My only regret is not taking this course earlier." - M. Shah⇢ "Great for everyone without any knowledge so far. I bought all three parts... It's the best investment in leveling up my skills so far.." - Z. Palce⇢ "Excellent explanations! No more or less than what is needed." - A. Tóth⇢ "VERY COOL. I've waited for years to see a good video course, now I don't have to wait anymore. Thank You!" - Jeffrey Koury⇢ "I am learning LOTS! And I really like having the worksheets!" - A. Deichsel⇢ "The basics explained very clearly - loads of really useful tips!" - J. Pook⇢ "Jason is really quick and great with questions, always a great resource for an online class!" M. Smith----------------------------------------------------------------------------Students who register for this course will receive ongoing exclusive content and discounts for all future classes in the series.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction & Overview
Lecture 1 Introduction
Lecture 2 What We are Covering Here
Lecture 3 Tools You Will Need for This Class
Lecture 4 Disclaimer: I Am Not A Lawyer
Lecture 5 Disclaimer: Territories
Section 2: What is Music?
Lecture 6 Defining Music
Lecture 7 Axis of Awesome
Lecture 8 Melody and Uniqueness
Lecture 9 Originality
Lecture 10 Independent Creation
Lecture 11 Music is Intangible
Lecture 12 Definitions of Music
Lecture 13 The Legal Definition of Music
Section 3: What is Copyright?
Lecture 14 Copyright in the Constitution
Lecture 15 Rights We Get
Lecture 16 Intellectual Property
Lecture 17 Copyright Does Not Protect
Section 4: Copyright Basics
Lecture 18 Term
Lecture 19 Public Domain
Lecture 20 Why Put Something In The Public Domain?
Lecture 21 History of Copyright
Lecture 22 How to Get a Copyright
Section 5: Work For Hire
Lecture 23 What is Work For Hire?
Lecture 24 Work For Hire Copyright Term
Section 6: Assignments
Lecture 25 What These Are
Lecture 26 First Sale Doctrine
Lecture 27 Licensing
Lecture 28 Film and TV Licensing
Lecture 29 Licensing "Houses"
Section 7: Collaboration
Lecture 30 Collaboration and Copyright
Lecture 31 Presumption of Equal Ownership
Lecture 32 How a Band Divides Copyright
Section 8: Fair Use
Lecture 33 The Fair Use Doctrine
Lecture 34 Types of Fair Use
Lecture 35 The 4 Factors
Lecture 36 Example - Class Video
Lecture 37 What a Lawyer Will Tell You About Fair Use
Section 9: Parody
Lecture 38 Misconceptions about Parody
Lecture 39 Weird Al Yankovic
Section 10: Trademarks
Lecture 40 What is a Mark?
Lecture 41 What is a Trade?
Lecture 42 How to get a Trademark
Lecture 43 My Trademarks
Lecture 44 Trademark Symbols
Section 11: Performing Group Names (Band Names)
Lecture 45 Uniqueness
Lecture 46 Filing
Lecture 47 What About My Own Name?
Section 12: Trademark and Fair Use
Lecture 48 Does Fair Use Still Apply?
Lecture 49 Example of Fair Use and Trademarks
Section 13: Titles
Lecture 50 Trademark and Titles of Works (Song Titles)
Section 14: Right of Publicity
Lecture 51 What is Right of Publicity
Lecture 52 Tom Waits Example
Lecture 53 Bette Midler Example
Lecture 54 Frank Zappa Example
Lecture 55 Protections
Section 15: Contractual Rights
Lecture 56 Your Contractual Rights
Section 16: Exclusivity
Lecture 57 Selling a Beat
Lecture 58 Territory
Lecture 59 Product Or Service
Lecture 60 Duration
Section 17: Right of First Negotiation / Refusal
Lecture 61 Right of First Refusal
Section 18: Moral Rights
Lecture 62 Moral Rights
Section 19: Creative Commons / CopyLeft
Lecture 63 What is CopyLeft?
Lecture 64 Core Principals
Lecture 65 Get Creative Video
Lecture 66 The C and CC
Lecture 67 The Creative Commons Licenses
Lecture 68 Databases of Works
Section 20: Free Stuff!
Lecture 69 Stems to Remix!
Section 21: Wrap Up
Lecture 70 What Comes Next?
Lecture 71 Thanks for Watching!
Lecture 72 Bonus Lecture
Musicians looking to understand how to protect their songs, albums, and tracks.,Musicians looking to understand a contract that might have been presented to them that involves copyright.,Artists who are looking for an understanding of copyright.