The world of music licensing can be complex and confusing. Whether you
produce TV programs, own a radio station, stream content over the internet
or own a bar, you probably use music. That music was composed and
recorded by a music creator who has rights under the U.S. copyright laws
and likely needs to be paid music royalties.
This Guide takes you step-by-step through the process of music licensing
from the perspective of a music user - whether broadcaster, producer, venue
owner, or streamer.
Who controls music rights? How is music licensed? How are fees paid by
music users to music creators determined and calculated? How do you
license public performance rights? And what is a Performance Rights
Organization?
Few people in the United States understand music licensing as thoroughly
as Janet McHugh. In this Guide, she takes a step-by-step approach,
unraveling the complicated legal jargon and laws with straight-forward
explanations. Along the way, she identifies the key players and processes in
the music licensing business.
The Guide is designed for a broad audience - from lawyers who deal
with music licensing daily to business managers who encounter it only
occasionally. No matter what music licensing issues you face, McHugh will
demystify music licensing, answer frequently asked questions and explain
why and how you pay for the music you use.