Producer’s Ownership in the Master Recording
By: Attorney Stephanie Hay By the time a song hits radio airwaves two types of copyrights have been created. The first is the performing arts (PA) copyright. The PA copyright is created when the lyric and music are paired. The second is the sound recording (SR) copyright, also known as the master recording copyright. The […]
Music Royalties Part II: Who, What & How of Performance Royalties
Performance royalties are the most well known type of music royalties. Most likely because, one of the first pieces of advice given to a new artist is that they must register with a performance rights organization. Most artist take heed but few understand exactly why. Keeping it simple, this article is dedicated to erasing the […]
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Hosted by Entertainment Attorney Stephanie Hay, Stroke of Genius Law is dedicated to independent creators in the entertainment industry. Our goal is to tackle legal issues in entertainment news and educate entertainment industry creators on better understanding their contracts, royalties, copyrights, publishing, licensing and much more. Erasing Confusion, Enhancing Your Genius! Knowledge is power, but […]
Music Royalties Part 1: Who, Why & How of Mechanical Royalties
Mechanical royalties are one of the many types of music royalties. They are the most elusive and confusing royalty in the music business. Many songwriters are unclear on how mechanical royalties contribute to their overall income. Starting with the basics, this article will bring about the clarity and confidence a songwriter desires to handle the […]