MUSIC PUBLISHING
Music Publishing
The objective of this course is to educate student on the ins and outs of music publishing for the intended use of synchronizing musical compositions in film and motion picture production. Upon completing this course the student will have the basic skill to issue clearances for film and television production.
The Course
Registration fee: $235 (donation)
Course fee: n/a
Duration: 4 weeks
Class time: 2 hours
Next available dates:
October 2019
November 2019
Topics Discussed
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Introduction to music publishing
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Copyright basics
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Licensing Music in Audiovisual Works (Synchronization Licenses)
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Licensing Music in Music Boxes, Consumer Musical Products, and Other Merchandise
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What is Music Supervision?
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How to get hired as a music supervisor
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Networking
Week One
Introduction to Music Publishing
• Copyrights 101 (Sound Recording)
• Copyrights 101 (Performance & literary works)
• Mechanical license & Royalties
• Performance Rights Organizations
• Mechanical rights organizations
• Music Publishing Today
• Sources of Music Publishing Income
• Distribution of Music Publishing Income
• Organization of the Music Publisher
• How to Establish a Music Publishing Company.
Week Two
Synchronization Agreements – What do they mean
• Historical Background
• The four points of a synchronization license
• The Fee Structure
• The Value of the Song
• Scope of intended use
• Types of uses
• Introduction to cue sheets
Week Three
Licensing Music in Audiovisual Works
• Historical Background
• Considerations in Granting and Clearing Synchronization Licenses
• Theatrical Motion Picture Trailers
• Non-Theatrical Business Video Programs
• Home Video Devices
• Clearing the Synchronization License
• Typical Fees for the Synchronization License
Week Four
Materials, Resources & Prerequisites
Student should bring 1 spiral notebook and pen/pencil for note taking.
Student does not need prior knowledge of the music or film business to enroll.