Music Licensing

<p>The world of music licensing can be complex and confusing. Whether you</p><p>produce TV programs own a radio station stream content over the internet</p><p>or own a bar you probably use music. That music was composed and</p><p>recorded by a music creator who has rights under the U.S. copyright laws</p><p>and likely needs to be paid music royalties.</p><p></p><p>This Guide takes you step-by-step through the process of music licensing</p><p>from the perspective of a music user - whether broadcaster producer venue</p><p>owner or streamer.</p><p></p><p>Who controls music rights? How is music licensed? How are fees paid by</p><p>music users to music creators determined and calculated? How do you</p><p>license public performance rights? And what is a Performance Rights</p><p>Organization?</p><p></p><p>Few people in the United States understand music licensing as thoroughly</p><p>as Janet McHugh. In this Guide she takes a step-by-step approach</p><p>unraveling the complicated legal jargon and laws with straight-forward</p><p>explanations. Along the way she identifies the key players and processes in</p><p>the music licensing business.</p><p></p><p>The Guide is designed for a broad audience - from lawyers who deal</p><p>with music licensing daily to business managers who encounter it only</p><p>occasionally. No matter what music licensing issues you face McHugh will</p><p>demystify music licensing answer frequently asked questions and explain</p><p>why and how you pay for the music you use.</p><p></p><p></p>