diff --git a/_subsections/music-production-company/desc-sound_exchange_LOD.org b/_subsections/music-production-company/desc-sound_exchange_LOD.org index 1193daf..2f02afb 100644 --- a/_subsections/music-production-company/desc-sound_exchange_LOD.org +++ b/_subsections/music-production-company/desc-sound_exchange_LOD.org @@ -2,6 +2,70 @@ * links - [[../v08-producer_contracts.org]] + +* Copyrights Explained +two main rights of copy in the music industry +1. "masters" +2. publishing + +** masters +*** sound recording copyright of the composition and or song + - sound recordings include + - records + - masters + - phonogram ℗ (sound recording copyright symbol) + - audio recording files + - wav, mp3, aiff + - master recoring royalties + +*** master recording royalties +1. through the distributor + - tunecore + - distrokid +2. major label + +*** performance royalties +- soundexchange (US based) +- PPL (UK based) +- collection companies outside the US are referred to as "neighboring rights" + +** Publishing +- performing arts copyright + - composition + - sheet music + - midi files + - publishing + - song to be performed + +*** collect performance royalties for the composition +- [[https://www.bmi.com/][BMI]] +- [[https://www.sesac.com/][SESAC]] +- [[https://www.ascap.com/][ASCAP]] + - The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers + - US based +- [[https://www.prsformusic.com/][PRS for Music]] + - (UK based) + +*** mechanical rights collections +- [[https://www.harryfox.com/][HFA]] - Harry Fox Agency +- [[https://www.musicreports.com/][Music Reports]] +- [[https://www.themlc.com/][The MLC]] - Mechancical Licensing Collective + +*** lyric display royalties +- [[https://www.lyricfind.com/][LyricFind]] +- [[https://www.musixmatch.com/][musixmatch]] + + +** 6 Rights of Copyright +United States Code title 17 + +1. Right to Reproduce +2. Right to Prepare Derivative Works +3. Right to Distribute +4. Right to Public Performance +5. Right to Public Display +6. Right to Digital Performance + * SoundExchange LOD in a Music Producer Contract ** What is a SoundExchange LOD? A *Letter of Direction (LOD) for SoundExchange* is a formal document signed by an artist, directing **SoundExchange** (the U.S. organization responsible for collecting and distributing digital performance royalties) to pay a portion of royalties to a producer or another third party. diff --git a/_subsections/music-production-company/music_money_makeover/_descriptions/desc-sound_exchange_LOD.org b/_subsections/music-production-company/music_money_makeover/_descriptions/desc-sound_exchange_LOD.org deleted file mode 100644 index e100234..0000000 --- a/_subsections/music-production-company/music_money_makeover/_descriptions/desc-sound_exchange_LOD.org +++ /dev/null @@ -1 +0,0 @@ -#+title: Desc Sound Exchange Lod diff --git a/_subsections/music-production-company/v08-producer_contracts.org b/_subsections/music-production-company/v08-producer_contracts.org index fde4101..8c3ed9d 100644 --- a/_subsections/music-production-company/v08-producer_contracts.org +++ b/_subsections/music-production-company/v08-producer_contracts.org @@ -32,11 +32,10 @@ 2. advance 3. points in there 4. publishing in there -5. [[../../_descriptions/desc-sound_exchange_LOD.org][sound exchange LOD]] (Letter of Direction) +5. [[file:../../music_legal_basics.org::#soundexchange-lod-producer-contract][sound exchange LOD]] (Letter of Direction) 6. mechanical royalties 7. writers credit - -- must also include insurence +8. must also include insurence **** fee - non recoupable diff --git a/_subsections/music-production-company/v10-understand_contracts.org b/_subsections/music-production-company/v10-understand_contracts.org index be4395e..cc0cc43 100644 --- a/_subsections/music-production-company/v10-understand_contracts.org +++ b/_subsections/music-production-company/v10-understand_contracts.org @@ -7,3 +7,17 @@ - [[https://youtu.be/IxpnflsDo5s?si=Y4_BTRfPZqmHZo9V][youtube video]] * notes +** correct attitude +- it is all about give and take on the contract + - you cannot own everything + - you must give up something + - you will have to pay people to make things happen + +- specifically + - is it to restrictive / what clauses make it to restrictive + - is it flexible enought to allow for future changes in your music career + - does it cover all the details or does it leave things out + - this may be a question for your attorney + +** refresher on copyrights + [[file:../../music_legal_basics.org::#copyrights-explained][Copyrights Explained]] diff --git a/_descriptions/desc-sound_exchange_LOD.org b/music_legal_basics.org similarity index 54% rename from _descriptions/desc-sound_exchange_LOD.org rename to music_legal_basics.org index 6588d68..cd7e8ad 100644 --- a/_descriptions/desc-sound_exchange_LOD.org +++ b/music_legal_basics.org @@ -3,23 +3,95 @@ * link -- [[../_subsections/music-production-company/v08-producer_contracts.org][producer contracts]] +- [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v08-producer_contracts.org][producer contracts]] -* SoundExchange LOD in a Music Producer Contract -** What is a SoundExchange LOD? +* definitions +** Copyrights Explained +:PROPERTIES: +:CUSTOM_ID: copyrights-explained +:END: + +two main rights of copy in the music industry +1. "masters" +2. publishing + +*** masters +**** sound recording copyright of the composition and or song + - sound recordings include + - records + - masters + - phonogram ℗ (sound recording copyright symbol) + - audio recording files + - wav, mp3, aiff + - master recoring royalties + +**** master recording royalties +1. through the distributor + - tunecore + - distrokid +2. major label + +**** performance royalties +- soundexchange (US based) +- PPL (UK based) +- collection companies outside the US are referred to as "neighboring rights" + +*** Publishing +- performing arts copyright + - composition + - sheet music + - midi files + - publishing + - song to be performed + +**** collect performance royalties for the composition +- [[https://www.bmi.com/][BMI]] +- [[https://www.sesac.com/][SESAC]] +- [[https://www.ascap.com/][ASCAP]] + - The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers + - US based +- [[https://www.prsformusic.com/][PRS for Music]] + - (UK based) + +**** mechanical rights collections +- [[https://www.harryfox.com/][HFA]] - Harry Fox Agency +- [[https://www.musicreports.com/][Music Reports]] +- [[https://www.themlc.com/][The MLC]] - Mechancical Licensing Collective + +**** lyric display royalties +- [[https://www.lyricfind.com/][LyricFind]] +- [[https://www.musixmatch.com/][musixmatch]] + + +*** 6 Rights of Copyright +United States Code title 17 + +1. Right to Reproduce +2. Right to Prepare Derivative Works +3. Right to Distribute +4. Right to Public Performance +5. Right to Public Display +6. Right to Digital Performance + +** SoundExchange LOD in a Music Producer Contract +:PROPERTIES: +:CUSTOM_ID: soundexchange-lod-producer-contract +:END: + +*** What is a SoundExchange LOD? A *Letter of Direction (LOD) for SoundExchange* is a formal document signed by an artist, directing **SoundExchange** (the U.S. organization responsible for collecting and distributing digital performance royalties) to pay a portion of royalties to a producer or another third party. -** Why is an LOD Important? +*** Why is an LOD Important? - Ensures that the *producer receives a share* of **digital performance royalties** from non-interactive streaming services like Pandora, SiriusXM, and web radio. - Since SoundExchange only pays **artists and labels**, an LOD is necessary for a producer to be paid directly. - Without an LOD, the artist receives all royalties and must pay the producer manually. -** How an LOD Works +*** How an LOD Works 1. *Producer & Artist Agreement*: The producer's contract includes a percentage of digital performance royalties. 2. *Artist Signs the LOD*: The artist fills out and signs a **SoundExchange Letter of Direction**, specifying the producer’s share. 3. *Submission to SoundExchange*: The LOD is sent to SoundExchange for processing, and upon approval, the producer starts receiving their share directly. -** Sample SoundExchange Letter of Direction (LOD) +*** Sample SoundExchange Letter of Direction (LOD) #+BEGIN_SRC text [Artist’s Name] [Artist’s Address] @@ -37,12 +109,12 @@ To Whom It May Concern, I, [Artist’s Name], am the Featured Recording Artist registered with SoundExchange for the sound recordings listed below. I hereby direct SoundExchange to pay [Producer’s Name] ([Producer’s SoundExchange Member ID, if applicable]) a percentage of my digital performance royalties for these recordings, as detailed below. -**Sound Recordings:** +***Sound Recordings:** 1. "[Song Title 1]" - [ISRC] 2. "[Song Title 2]" - [ISRC] 3. "[Album Title]" - [ISRC] (if applicable) -**Royalty Percentage to be Paid to Producer:** +***Royalty Percentage to be Paid to Producer:** - [X]% of the featured artist’s digital performance royalties By signing below, I authorize SoundExchange to make the above payments directly to [Producer’s Name] and acknowledge that this direction is irrevocable except by mutual written agreement. @@ -51,12 +123,12 @@ Sincerely, [Artist’s Signature] [Printed Name] -**Acknowledged and Agreed:** +***Acknowledged and Agreed:** [Producer’s Signature] [Printed Name] #+END_SRC -** Additional Notes: +*** Additional Notes: - The ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) helps identify the exact recordings. - The artist must be a **registered member of SoundExchange** for this to be processed. - This LOD is **only for digital performance royalties**, not mechanical or publishing royalties.