The Ultimate Guide to Copyright Songs
What you'll learn
- How to register music for the maximum of U.S. copyright protection
Requirements
- Be a songwriter or composer ready to move your music into the world without fear
Description
The Ultimate Guide to Copyright Songs contains:
Video overview of U.S. copyright registration
Video breakdown of key terms and procedures in clear everyday language using the paper forms for copyright registration, with key forms included in module as PDFs
Video walkthrough of how to set up an account with the Electronic Copyright Office (eCO), and how the terms and procedures work in eCO
Video discussion of how to make a key decision on types or registration in a way to save time and money
Video walkthroughs of the entire registration process and the key closing stages
Bonus material: One-sheets and worksheets on the international advantages gained by U.S. copyright protection, and copyright solutions for two or more co-writers
This course will teach you:
How to power through the U.S. copyright registration process so you can have your rights in your songs recognized and protected around the world
Step by step detail of what to do during registration so you can take what could be a long, complex process and get through it in just about an hour
Gain insight on how to select and group songs for registration so you can save potentially hundreds of dollars in the registration process
Valuable bonus material so you can build on the business foundation proper copyright registration provides
Who this course is for:
- Songwriters and composers interested in protecting their music with copyright registration
Course content
- Preview02:16
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- Preview03:40
- 4 questionsYour Turn -- Fill Out Form PA or SR
Instructor
In addition to creating The Ultimate Guide to Copyright Songs, Deeann D. Mathews is the author of The Freedom Guide for Music Creators, a concise book explaining the basics of the music business. She is also the creative director of Praising Pilgrims Music, a publishing company of music and music-related materials based in San Francisco, California. Ms. Mathews is also active in several musical, educational, and community organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, and with several choirs.