1. Every musician who hopes to succeed must have a good understanding of music copyright law. Musicians who put effort into their craft are vulnerable to having their work stolen unless they grasp how to safeguard their creations. Here are eight essential principles of copyright law that every musicianRead more

    Every musician who hopes to succeed must have a good understanding of music copyright law. Musicians who put effort into their craft are vulnerable to having their work stolen unless they grasp how to safeguard their creations. Here are eight essential principles of copyright law that every musician should be aware of:

    1. Copyright protection starts at the moment of creation When you create your music, that’s when copyright protection kicks in. Creation is considered when music or lyrics are recorded, written down, or otherwise saved in a tangible format, as stated by the U.S. Copyright Office.
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