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Writing Primer

Words that can make or break a band
by Tamara Halbritter

Some people say a band’s success results from 60 percent image and 40 percent talent. And we all know musicians who have made a career out of 90 percent …

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Copyright Infringement and Violations

“Scream Icon” Claim Falls on Deaf Ears
by Stephen M. Stern, executive editor

What began as a statement of religious hypocrisy ended in screaming silence. Life met art when Green Day performed their song, “East Jesus Nowhere,” live against a …

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Music Licensing

Tips to get your music licensed into film, TV, advertising and games
Teri Doty, editor-in-chief, speaks with Winston Giles, founder of Music Licensing Directory

For independent artists in the music industry, music licensing can mean everything. Knowing how to approach …

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Leaving Your Mark

The benefits of trademarking your band name
by Stephen M. Stern, Esq., executive editor

Many bands set out to leave their mark, but very few actually do. Not because they lack the star power or magical riffs or lyrical connection. …

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Estate Planning For Musicians

How to prevent bottom-feeders from getting your prized strat
by Stephen Stern, executive editor

Estate PlanningAfter musicians play their last riff, most hope to find nirvana. But the family and other people left in their wake may end up in dystopia, …

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Contracts 101

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by Stephen Stern, executive editor

The words “my lawyer” or “contractual obligation” often substantially increase heart rates, blood pressure and anxiety levels. This …

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4 Music Licensing Tips

[pdf layout=”1″ width=”1280″ height=”1024″ bgcolor=”FFFFFF” allow_full_screen_=”1″ show_flip_buttons=”1″ flip_timelaps=”6000″ ] How to negotiate licensing as an independent artist
by Winston Giles, founder/director of The Music Licensing Directory

The “new music industry” has arrived, and it’s constantly emerging and bringing with it …

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Intellectual Property 102:

What your mama never told you about your reproductive rights!
by Stephen M. Stern, executive editor, Music Insider Magazine

In the kinetic world of shagging and in vitro fertilization, artists still hold the top spot for reproductive rights. That’s according …

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Intellectual Property 101

How to sharpen your business and law skill sets
by Stephen M. Stern, executive editor

From be-bop to pop, from rap to classical and everything in between, musicians go to the beat of a different drummer; however, they all seemingly …

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