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How to get paid as a music artist: TV, film, video games, etc. (Sync Licensing)

5 tips for music artists

Sync licensing uses both composition/publishing and sound recording/master.

Terms and fees are individually negotiated.

Be specific on the grant of rights!

  • All TV, free TV, pay TV?

  • Theatrical, non-theatrical performance?

  • Streaming internet, download?

  • Film festival?

  • Social media?

  • All media?!

Be specific on the use!

  • Foreground?

  • Background?

  • Credits?

  • Theme song?

  • How much of the song is used?

  • Exclusive or nonexclusive?

  • Can edits/changes be made?

Beware of offers for “exposure”!

Beware of language granting free performance rights!

Own your sound: Master the business of music (Week 4)

Musicians!  When it's time to record, what do you need to know? Producer and engineer agreements, synch and master use licenses, sampling and more...

Dave Ratner will cover everything related to #contracts and deals related to your recordings at Week 4 of "Own Your Sound: Master the Business of Music" brought to you by Colorado Attorneys for the Arts (CAFTA) and Colorado Music Industry Alliance (CMIA)!

"Own Your Sound" is a six-week series about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and have a successful career. And yes, it is FREE!! The virtual sessions are held weekly on Monday nights from 6:00 – 7:30pm until April 7.

You can still sign up! https://cbca.org/own-your-sound-master-the-business-of-music/