#57 - The Two Copyrights Required For Your Songs

You've written the song. Now its time to get it out there so it can make money for you. But wait... Are you completely protected? Do you have all of your copyrights in place? Does your song actually need to be copyrighted, and what is the best way to copyright your songs? Meet Jim Jesse, entertainment attorney, founder of "Rock N Roll Law", and full time Music Law Presenter. He's also the author of "The Music Copyright Law Manual", and the forthcoming "The Musicians Guide to Music Copyright Law". Jim walks us thru the steps of getting your music copyrighted correctly, and what other forms of protection you need to take as a content creator to ensure you're getting all the revenue streams you deserve when it comes to owning your material. The Business Side of Music ™ © 2018 Lotta Dogs Productions Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas Recorded inside an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what's left of Music Row in Nashville TN (except during pandemics, then it's pretty much been accomplished VIA Zoom or over the phone, with the exception for those fearless enough to come to Bob Bender's dining room… and there have been a few that have survived). Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy. Website: If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to: [email protected] If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we'll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at [email protected]