DESCRIPTION
Did you know that every track has 2 distinct copyrights? Music is unique in that every recorded track embodies a copyright in the song, i.e. the musical composition; and a second copyright in the sound recording, or “master recording” itself. Having a clear understanding of the copyright you or your artist owns and manages is key to understanding legal agreements with publishers, co-writers, and labels, as well as effectively monetizing artistic works in the digital world.
This session will provide attendees with an overview of Canada’s copyright laws and how they intersect with music creators and businesses. We will look at:
What is a copyright? What does a copyright do?
What are the copyrights in music?
Who owns a copyright (independent artist vs signed artist) and for how long?
How do I copyright a song?
What is copyright infringement?
General Q+A.
This session is recommended for artist managers and self-managed artists who are looking to learn more or brush up on their existing copyright knowledge.
SPEAKER
KATHRYN WAUGH, Owner, Music Matters
For 25 years, Kathryn Waugh has provided clients, from major corporations and worldwide productions to independent performers and songwriters, with in- depth advice on rights registration, royalty distribution, licensing and music business development. Kathryn has also developed and taught courses for some of the most prominent post-secondary music schools in the GTA. She is currently the Program Coordinator for the Music Business Management program at Durham College, where she also teaches. Kathryn is passionate about sharing her knowledge of the music industry and helping artists achieve their dreams. Through Music Matters, Kathryn is proud to present a series of workshops to help songwriters and performers navigate the Music Industry.
WEBINAR ACCESS
The event will take place via Zoom. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND you LOG IN to your Eventbrite account PRIOR TO THE SESSION to ensure you can find the event in your account and can access your Zoom link. You may be asked to download the Zoom software but will also be able to join via your browser, which may give slightly reduced functionality.
TICKETS
Free for MMF Canada Members, $20 for non-members. Members must register via the link in their Member Portal - Member Discounts & Events.
If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please apply promo code: MMFGuestJUNE2021.
* Le webinaire se tiendra en anglais.