Introduction to music licensing, the basics
Music production libraries
Mechanicals, sync, and masters
Music supervisors and editors
Liberation of digital distribution
Royalties, copyrights and what to expect
Music composers, unsung heroes
Introduction to music licensing : the basics. Sync and master fees; Industry resources
Music production libraries. Interview with Marc Ferrari, MasterSource ; Interview with Jonathan Firstenberg, music producer
Mechanicals, sync, and masters. Mechanical royalties ; Federal case mishap ; Synchronization license ; Master license ; Interview with Tanvi Patel, Crucial Music ; Interview with Brian Perera, Cleopatra Records ; Interview with Aaron Freeman, Redeye Distribution
PROs : what they do. ASCAP ; BMI ; SESAC ; Verance and the value of watermarking ; Know your affiliates ; Resigning from a society ; Interview with Hunter Williams, SESAC ; "The insider's guide to songwriting conferences" / Dan Kimpel
Music supervisors and editors. Communication is key ; Film and television music guides ; 7 tips to make you successful ; Interview with Barry Coffing, MusicSupervisor.com ; Interview with Ritch Esra, The Music Business Registry ; Interview with Mark Nardone, editor in chief of Music Connection magazine ; "Industry profile : P.J. Bloom Neophonic, Inc." / Larry LeBlanc
Liberation of digital distribution. Brick-and-mortar-distribution ; Digital age ; The Orchard ; IODA royalty statement ; "Industry profile : Richard Gottehrer, The Orchard" / Larry LeBlanc
Royalties, copyrights and what to expect. Sound Exchange ; Record royalties ; Personal working experience ; The Harry Fox Agency ; Managers ; Other royalty streams ; Neighboring rights ; Summary of the Rome Convention for the protection of performers, producers of phonograms, and broadcasting organizations (1961) ; Copyright basics ; Interview with Joshua Graubart, legal advice ; Copyright litigation
Selling your royalties. Understand breakdown of royalties to sell ; Know the sales breakdown ; Work with people you can trust ; Sketchy investors ; Tough times ; Interview with Sean Peace, Royalty Exchange ; "Sell your music to Asian markets" / Stefan Broadley
Music composers, unsung heroes. Getting in the zone; Interview with Hal Lindes, composer extraordinaire, Dire Straits ; "Brian Tarquin launches TVFilmTrax.com, relocates Jungle Room Studios" / Matt Gallagher ; Interview with Stanley Clarke, composer/bass legend ; "OutTake" / Tony Verderosa ; "OutTake" / Michelle Crispin
Industry insiders. Interview with Aaron Davis, MusicBox/Ole Music Publishing ; "TuneSat" / Albert Vega; "The new parameters of film & TV" / Dan Kimpel.
Appendix A. Music library guide
Appendix B. Performance Rights Organizations
Appendix C. Music library contract
Appendix D. Modern library agreement
Appendix E. Work for hire agreement
Appendix F. Distribution agreement
Appendix G. Foreign distribution contract
Appendix H. Exclusive recording agreement
Appendix I. Assignment and administration of income rights.