{"id":3655,"date":"2021-07-07T14:13:44","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T14:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synchedin.com\/blog\/?p=3655"},"modified":"2021-07-07T14:13:44","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T14:13:44","slug":"5-helpful-music-copyright-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/5-helpful-music-copyright-books\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Helpful Music Copyright Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Videos and articles don&#8217;t do it for everyone; some people learn best the old-fashioned way. So, here are 5  great music copyright books to leave you informed and in the know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to be a musician to take an interest in the music business or copyright. In fact, if you&#8217;re a content creator or creative of any kind, knowing your stuff when it comes to copyright is advisable. Without a basic understanding of music licensing, you can wind up with a mass of <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/what-is-copyright-claim-youtube\/\">copyright claims<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/\">YouTube<\/a>, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/whats-the-difference-between-a-copyright-claim-and-a-copyright-strike-on-youtube\/\">strikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, how to teach yourself about music copyright if you don&#8217;t enjoy educational videos or articles? There are these things that don&#8217;t have screens or any buttons, and have the capacity to give you annoying little cuts on your fingers. Books! They look great, smell great (we don&#8217;t recommend going round Waterstones sniffing the books if you don&#8217;t want to attract weird looks), and hold a wealth of wisdom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve compiled a list of fantastic music copyright books that will fill in any blanks in your knowledge, and that also make for an engaging read!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Music: The Business by Ann Harrison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-amazon-kindle aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Music: The Business (7th edition): Fully Revised and Updated, including the latest developments in music streaming\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"720\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.co.uk\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=kpd&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_tov748rHobduYh&#038;asin=0753548208&#038;tag=kpembed-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using her experience as a media lawyer, Ann Harrison takes a comprehensive look at the UK music industry. This is a useful read from the perspective of an independent musician navigating the business. However, it also provides valuable insight into copyright law and related rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Music Law: How to Run Your Band&#8217;s Business by Richard Stim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-amazon-kindle wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Music Law: How to Run Your Band&#039;s Business\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"720\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.co.uk\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=kpd&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_bofpa3z3IajN8d&#038;asin=B08KVKFY7P&#038;tag=kpembed-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Put together by musicians and a lawyer (author, Richard Stim), this is a fantastic book for musicians who need help. It even features up-to-date downloadable legal forms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>The Music Copyright Manual by Jim Jesse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-amazon-kindle wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Music Copyright Manual: The Definitive Guide to Music Copyright Law in the Digital Age\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"720\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.co.uk\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=kpd&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_30GTcAlXMbeBqK&#038;asin=1535241330&#038;tag=kpembed-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This music copyright book can be thought of a copyright bible. Learn about all the basics of copyright, plus copyright&#8217;s place in the digital age. It even covers music streaming and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/\">YouTube<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Copyright Law and Derivative Works: Regulating Creativity by Omri Rachum-Twaig<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-amazon-kindle wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Copyright Law and Derivative Works: Regulating Creativity (Routledge Research in Intellectual Property)\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"720\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.co.uk\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=kpd&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_imsMz0CE34eVoz&#038;asin=1138343277&#038;tag=kpembed-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Omri Rachum-Twaig takes an enquiring look into how copyright impacts on the creative process. This is a valuable resource for anyone interested in intellectual property and copyright law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>The Future of the Music Business by Steve Gordon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-amazon-kindle wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Future of the Music Business: How to Succeed with New Digital Technologies (Music Pro Guides)\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"720\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=kpd&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_rKQAvf9ze3km6e&#038;asin=1480360651&#038;tag=uuid10-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a forward-looking book, examining how the music business functions in light of modern technologies. The digitalisation of the music business has meant changes to copyright, rights and licensing. Discover the implications of these changes, and exactly how money is made using different music streaming models.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Videos and articles don&#8217;t do it for everyone; some people learn best the old-fashioned way. So, here are 5 great music copyright books to leave you informed and in the know! You don&#8217;t have to be a musician to take an interest in the music business or copyright. In fact, if you&#8217;re a content creator or creative of any kind, knowing your stuff when it comes to copyright is advisable. Without a basic understanding of music licensing, you can wind up with a mass of copyright claims on YouTube, or even strikes. 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