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Tips For Musicians
How many songs should we put on our demo tape?
The industry really rarely likes to see more than three or four songs on a
demo tape. It should be three or four of the best songs that you have with
the best song first. If you have only one good song, then put that song on
the demo.
How do we get our demo to a record company?
While many record companies accept "unsolicited material", sometimes it is
necessary to go through a manager or a lawyer that the record company is
familiar with. Unsolicited demo tapes can be sent via courier, mail or
delivered personally.
How do I copyright a song?
Copyright, in most cases, arises automatically under The Copyright Act in the
absence of any formality such as a registration. The song however, must be
original, that is, not copied from another copyright protected work.
How much are your rates?
Lawyers' rates vary depending on the service to be performed. Some rates are
flat rates on routine matters and some rates are billed at hourly rates. Our
rates currently range from 85.00 an hour for a paralegal to 225.00 an hour
for the most senior associate.
What is music publishing?
Simply put, music publishing in the business sense, is the exploitation
usually by way of licensing rights to musical compositions with a view to
making money. In the legal sense, music publishing means issuing copies to
the public. Copies may be in the form of a tape, sheet music or records, for
example.
How do I find a manager?
Finding a manager can be a difficult task. In most cases, if an Artist has
commissionable earnings, a record deal in hand and a publishing agreement,
managers often come to the Artist. A manager can be solicited much like a
publisher or a record company. Often managers find artists and not the other
way around.
One of our band members has left the group. Can we still use the songs we
wrote together? Can we still use the band name?
Both of these are complex legal questions and skilled legal advice should be
obtained. Under The Copyright Act in Canada, the general rule is that the
songs that were co-written cannot be exploited without consent of the other
co-writer, so if there is a dispute as to exploiting the songs, it may be
difficult to use the songs that were co-written. Use of the band name
triggers a complex trademark issue and skilled legal advice should be
sought.
Music News
New music site gives fans a cut of tune sales
3 Sep 2008 at 8:13am
NEW YORK (AP) -- Being a trendsetter can be pricey. As any fashionista or gadget hound knows, the latest frocks and tech toys don't pay for themselves. But a new Web site is trying to make it profitable for music lovers to stay ahead of the curve - by paying them when other people purchase MP3s they've bought....
Music: Johnny Flynn's "Brown Trout Blues"
2 Sep 2008 at 2:59am
Somehow I couldn't resist hunting up British folk artist Johnny Flynn's single from his new album A Larum. (Perhaps it has something to do with the song title.) You can see the music video on Flynn's own Web site. If...
DNC Music Minute: 'Yes We Can'
28 Aug 2008 at 10:00am
As part of the program's Music Minute from the Democratic National Convention, listen to a portion of the song, Yes We Can, by popular musician Will-I-Am. The song was based on a speech given by democratic candidate Barack Obama.
Britney Spears to Open MTV Video Music Awards
3 Sep 2008 at 7:48am
Despite her train-wreck performance at the MTV Video Music Awards last year, the network confirms Spears will kick off the show once again.
The Beat Box Beanie - For Music Lovers On The Go!
3 Sep 2008 at 4:43pm
Gone are the days of big cumbersome earphones or the boom box of the 80?s when now all you need is one of these awesome hats. The Beat Box Beanie is the new way to listen to your music while chilling anywhere anytime.
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Cool praise for Pink Floyd, soprano
26 Aug 2008 at 9:01pm
Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf on Tuesday presented the 2008 Polar Music Prize to American soprano Renee Fleming and Pink Floyd band members Nick Mason and Roger Waters for their contributions to popular music and opera.
Aya Photo to Flash SlideShow Creator 1.2.9
30 Aug 2008 at 12:41am
Aya Photo SlideShow Creator make SlideShow easily and quickly with accompanied music and various transition effects. As a result you can get more kinds video file with music, images inside. [Update | License: Shareware $24.95 | Requires: Win 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista | Size: 3930 KB]
NILES IM-NET BRINGS DIGITAL MUSIC Files and Online Music Subscription Services To Whole-House Audio
26 Aug 2008 at 10:01pm
Niles Audio Corporation has announced the introduction of the IM-NET Network Audio Integration Module, a source integration card which allows access and simplified control of networked PC and Mac-based digital.
Marty Stuart to start country music TV show
26 Aug 2008 at 5:38pm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Marty Stuart thinks there's room on TV for the style of country music he remembers from "The Porter Wagoner Show," "Flatt & Scruggs" and, of course, "Hee Haw." So Stuart decided to create his own show....
Pink Floyd, Renee Fleming receive 2008 Polar Prize
26 Aug 2008 at 2:58pm
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf on Tuesday presented the 2008 Polar Music Prize to American soprano Renee Fleming and Pink Floyd band members Nick Mason and Roger Waters for their contributions to popular music and opera....
WFMU's Antique Phonograph Music Program alternating weekly with Surface Noise from Aug 26, 2008
26 Aug 2008 at 7:22pm
Antique Phonograph Music Program alternating weekly with Surface Noise Podcast on WFMU.org from Aug 26, 2008
FOXSexpert: Who's Having the Most Sex?
28 Aug 2008 at 2:45pm
Do you fit the profile? Depending on your religion, what music you listen to, or what political party you belong to, you may be getting more sex than others.
Music DVD Review: AC/DC's No Bull: The Directors Cut
2 Sep 2008 at 6:42am
Give AC/DC credit for one thing - or actually, make that a couple of things. They've got longevity.
Every little bit Phelps: Swimmer a VMA presenter
28 Aug 2008 at 1:32am
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- He does comedy, writes books, mixes it up with the hottest stars in music and Hollywood. With all this, who needs swimming?...
Music site gives fans a cut of the tune sales
3 Sep 2008 at 8:55pm
Being a trendsetter can be pricey. As any fashionista or gadget hound knows, the latest frocks and tech toys don't pay for themselves.