E. Michael Harrington

Dr. E. Michael Harrington is a leading expert in music copyright and intellectual property, with decades of experience as an educator, consultant, and expert witness. He has advised clients ranging from the Chicks to Steven Spielberg, and served as an expert in landmark efforts to return songs like “We Shall Overcome” to the public domain. He’s taught at institutions across North America, including Harvard, NYU, and Belmont University, and has been widely quoted by outlets like Rolling Stone, CNN, and The New York Times. For Berklee Online, he teaches Music Business Law, which he wrote, Music Licensing, and the capstone course for the Music Business degree program.




E. Michael Harrington discussing music copyright.

How Music Copyright Works with E. Michael Harrington

In a series of video tutorials, Berklee Online instructor E. Michael Harrington explains the specifics of copyright law as it applies to music.