Todays music marketplace is more complex than any previous era. Its easy to feel paralyzed by the plethora of digital services and business models, to say nothing of corresponding revenue streamsall of which are established by copyright. In simple and easy-to-read language,Music Copyright: An Essential Guide for the Digital Agetakes readers step-by-step through the world of music copyright, imparting tools to navigate this intricate system. Casey Rae demystifies the laws, business practices, and trends that enableand sometimes frustratea rapidly evolving industry and empowers music creators, managers, and entrepreneurs to make informed decisions.

Learn about the exclusive rights attached to expressive works and how they correspond to different roles and royalties within the music marketplace. The book provides:

information on protecting and registering copyrightsan explanation of recent developments in the courts and Congress pertaining to music copyright lawvaluable strategies for music licensinginformation on how to sign up for royalty collection societies and an array of other useful organizations and services

Casey Raeis an author, professor, musician, and music business executive. As director of music licensing for SiriusXM, he oversees the direct licensing of sound recordings across the companys services. Previously, Rae served as the CEO of the Future of Music Coalition. He has taught music industry courses at Georgetown University and Berklee College of Music and has testified before the United States Congress on copyright matters.

Introduction

Chapter One: Getting Familiar with Music Copyright

Chapter Two: A Brief History of Music Copyright

Chapter Three: Digital Music and the Evolution of an Industry

Chapter Four: Musical Works and Copyright Exclusivities

Chapter Five: Sound Recordings and Copyright Exclusivities

Chapter Six: Copyright Enforcement, Safe Harbors, and Fair Use

Chapter Seven: Copyright Registration, Metadata, and Databases

Chapter Eight: Music Licensing: PROs, Publishing Administration, Synchronizations, and More

Final Thoughts: Music Copyright and the Big Picture

Appendix A

About the Author