I get a lot of requests for people wanting to know how to “get into the music business”. Some people are honestly confused – which is understandable, because I’m actually IN the business, and I am still confused. This document…
Category: Copyright
APRA and the money.
APRA (Australian music rights association) contacted me yesterday. They have money for me because a TV station aired a program that had my music in it. $460AUD. The producers of the show correctly licensed the music from me, and no…
Great Publicity
“Will you score this incredibly complicated action movie I’m filming for my 6th grade film class? It’ll be great publicity for you because my whole class will see it – and you’ll be in the credits!” That’s what I deal…
Support-o-matic!
Well, I’ve been falling behind on my emails – but I’ve just hatched a plan to help everyone in a MUCH more timely manner. You can ask questions or post your thoughts and comments at the Support-o-matic!! (Available under the…
The Harry Fox Agency and the Public Domain
Okay, everyone – check your videos! I just got off the phone with the Harry Fox Agency. We have a working plan to get things straight for the future! If you have had a claim against your YouTube videos from…
The Joys of Free Music
One might think is is simple to record music and distribute it for free online, but there are companies that work against people who do this. Recently, I was sent a round-up of a very nicely organized pile of issues.…