Music Business Law Facts Every Musician Needs to Know
You’re more likely to pave a successful professional career in the music industry for yourself when you understand the basics of music business and music law. In this article, we’re going to get into some music business law fundamentals you should know first.
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Music Law: E. Michael Harrington Talks Music Business
Dr. E Michael Harrington is one of the preeminent figures in the world on music copyright and intellectual property matters. Famously, he worked as a consultant and expert witness to return “We Shall Overcome” and “This Land Is Your Land” to the public domain. In this Q&A, Harrington talks about falling into the music business accidentally, his extensive background in music, and the lessons he’s learned along the way in his career where music law and business intersect.
Forensic Musicologists Need to Know These 5 Things
When Dr. Joe Bennett is not acting in his position as a vice president for Berklee College of Music, he investigates copyright infringement in the music industry as a forensic musicologist.
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.
‘We Shall Overcome’: E. Michael Harrington on Freeing a Civil Rights Song to Public Domain
High profile copyright expert E. Michael Harrington tells the tale of bringing the Civil Rights-era anthem, “We Shall Overcome” into the public domain.
When Should a Musician Hire a Lawyer?
Understanding the legal aspects of the music industry, particularly copyright law, is critical for any professional musician. Allen Bargfrede can help.
