Intro To Music Publishing: A Creative and Business Perspective For Musicians

Welcome to Intro To Music Publishing: A Creative and Business Perspective For Musicians. This 2 part entry level video series is based on Bobby Borg’s popular book Business Basics For Musicians, and is for beginners who want to understand the fundamentals of music publishing, as well as for more advanced musicians who need a solid business refresher.

Part 1

• Introduction (03:46) - In this first video, Bobby Borg and Michael Eames introduce themselves and give you an overview of what you'll lean in this course.

• Copyright Basics Pt. 1 (12:23) - In this first video, Bobby and Michael introduce you to Music Publishing and touches on the different layers of Copyright from: What's included in a Copyright, How Do You Get a Copyright, and How Do You Prove a Copyright?

• Copyright Basics Pt. 2 (11:06) - You?ve gotten your feet wet with Music Publishing and Copyright. Now time to learn about Joint Works, and Work Made for Hire.

• Copyright Basics Pt. 3 (13:26) - In this video, you'll learn about Compulsory Licensing for Records, and Split Sheets.

• Copyright Basics Pt. 4 (18:49) - In this video, you'll learn about Copyright Registration, Different Methods and Costs for Copyright, and the big worry: Copyright Infringement.

• Copyright Basics Pt. 5 (12:42) - The last of five-parts in Copyright Basics and probably the most applicable to you: Sound Recording Copyrights and Major Foreign Copyright Differences.

• Publishing Your Music - Income Streams (15:42) - Time to switch gears from Copyright Basics to Income Streams. You'll learn about Shares of the Publishing Pie, Types of Income, Mechanical Royalties, Controlled Composition Clause, and who is the Harry Fox Agency?

• Income Streams - Performance Royalties (17:43) - Lets dive a little deeper into Income Streams and talk about how your music earns you money through performance royalties and who the people are that collect your money.

• Income Streams- Sync Royalties (15:40) - You'll get paid differently depending on how your music is played or used. In this video you'll learn about Sync Royalties and the different additional incomes available to you.

• Income Streams - Print (08:31) - Another form of Income Streams is Print. Here you'll learn about Print Royalties, the Types of Print Royalties available to you, and the Division of Incomes.

• Income Streams - Electronic Transmissions (16:00) - "Bobby, Michael, I still want to learn about Music Publishing when it comes to streaming, downloads, and other merchandise. How can I learn more?" Find out in this video!

• Income Streams - Foreign Sub-Publishing (14:32) - You've made something that is being used internationally... Congrats! Here you'll find out how Foreign Sub Publishing Income, Mechanical Royalties, and Performance Royalties are handled.

Part 2

• Introduction (03:19) - Bobby and Michael welcome you to part 2 of this course.

• Publishing Companies & Deals Pt. 1 (14:30) - In this first lesson, Bobby and Michael introduce you to Publishing Companies and Deals. You'll learn about Why to Use a Publisher, What Publishers Do, and the different Types of Deals.

• Publishing Companies & Deals Pt. 2 (11:23) - Continuing on Publishing Companies and Deals, you'll learn about the Deal Points in Standard Contracts, "Non-Exclusive" Exploitation Deals, and Exclusive Exploitation Deals.

• Starting Your Own Publishing Company (11:39) - Ever thought about opening up your own Publishing Company? It's a good thing Michael has his own and he teaches you everything you need to know from working with Performing Rights Organizations, the Registration Process, and Handling Admin Duties.

• Where & How to Pitch Your Music (23:27) - You've got music that you want to pitch in hopes of getting placement. In this video Bobby and Michael tell you where and how to pitch your music, as well as the nuances that come with them.

• Your Songs - What Pros Look For (14:07) - Professionals expect a quality standard in music they recieve from Structure, Lyric, Melody, Style, and Master Quality. Learn about the differences and what it means to average or exceptional.

• Song Critique - Breaking It Down (14:46) - In this video, Bobby and Michael break down some songs submissions and explain why they

• Product Innovation - Extending Your Brand (04:02) - When you write a song, you create a lot of ways to make money and extend your brand. In this video, Michael and Bobby give you 30 ways to make money from one song.

• Inspiration & Creativity Pt. 1 (08:16) - Inspiration and Creativity is what every creative person hopes to have everyday. Sometimes you don't always feel inspired or creative. Here you'll learn different ways to keep you and others inspired and creative.

• Inspiration & Creativity Pt. 2 (07:02) - "MUSIC, MUSIC! GET YOUR MUSIC HERE! 99c FOR A DOWNLOAD! GET EM WHILE THEY'RE HOT!" You've probably heard about promotion but not sure where to start. In this video Bobby shares some promotional strategies that work!

• Its A Wrap! (06:54) - You've got a well-rounded introduction to Music Publishing, time to wrap it up with a review of Part 1 & 2.