Course Description
A study of intellectual property law as it relates to the music publishing business, emphasizing the ownership and commercial exploitation of music copyrights.
Athena Title
Music Publishing I
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The student in this course will learn copyright as it pertains to music, the mechanics of the music publishing business, various types of songwriter deals, the flow of money from licensed uses. Upon successful completion, a student will be able to manage one songwriter's catalog, or work for a larger company in the realm of music publishing.
Topical Outline
1. Copyright for Music 2. Mechanical Licenses and Royalties 3. Performance Royalties 4. Performing Rights Societies 5. Synchronization Uses 6. Interactive Streaming Rights 7. Secondary Publishing Uses
Syllabus