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Music Publishing 101

Are you a songwriter? Music Publisher? Curious about the business but don’t know where to start? In either case, this book is for you.

Author Regina Smith knows her stuff; she used to work for a major music publisher as coordinator of copyrights and licensing. And her straightforward style will keep even laymen from getting confused.

The book covers four main issues: copyright, sampling, royalties, and fair use. There is also a chapter with tips for making money and getting exposure and an appendix with information on organizations such as ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC.

Smith explains what copyright law is, how it came about, and how it protects you. She also walks you through the steps to ensure that your copyright is properly registered. The royalties section talks about videos, and CD-ROM and tells you what is hot. The sampling and fair use chapters discuss new technologies, including digital distribution, and their effect on copyright law.

Music Publishing 101: Crash Course. Regina Smith. No Walls Production and Publishing, © 1999. $16.95. 103 pages, paperback. For more information, call (888) 566-9715. Mention your SFMA Membership and receive a $2 discount!

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