Tag Archives: copyright
Tag Archives: copyright
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Music RightsHow to legally clear the samples you use in your music
Can I sample copyrighted music without permission if it’s less than 6 seconds of audio?...
By Chris Robley94734 15 -
BusinessThe easiest way to register the copyright for your music
Protecting your music is simpler than ever. CD Baby is thrilled to partner with Cosynd...
By CD Baby9351 0 -
Music RightsWhat to do if your artist name is similar to another band name (Trademark 101 for Musicians)
Trademark Woes: When two bands have the same name!!!!! [This article was written by Katelyn...
By CD Baby7708 0 -
Music RightsHow old do you have to be to copyright your music?
The age limit for copyright. Is there an age requirement to copyright something in the...
By Joel Andrew4843 0 -
Music NewsThe Music Modernization Act aims to boost songwriter revenues from interactive streaming
CD Baby supports efforts to improve the way mechanical and performance royalties are calculated. The...
By Chris Robley4964 0 -
Music RightsA publishing split sheet for co-songwriters
Get it in writing and protect your publishing rights. You’ve just co-written a killer song....
By Chris Robley16298 4 -
Music RightsThe “Poor Man’s Copyright” for songwriters: separating truth from fiction
For years I have heard the phrase “Poor Man’s Copyright” thrown around in songwriting circles....
By Clay Mills12486 9 -
Music RightsPlagiarism or Inspiration?
In the age of digital music and with years of loving and learning about the...
By Tim Chapman8296 9 -
Musician TipsChristmas Songs in the Public Domain (And Those That Aren’t)
Find out which Christmas songs are free to record and which require licenses Recording a...
By Chris Robley17819 9 -
Musician TipsThe most boring (and IMPORTANT) album-release checklist ever
What’s the most exciting thing about putting out new music? Planning the album release party?...
By Chris Robley37092 4