Your music … your dreams
It is ILLEGAL to use the logo unless you are a member of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the Business Software Alliance (BSA) and the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), subject to each member entering into a formal Uniform Authorization Agreement. Association members should contact the MPAA, RIAA, SIIA, BSA,
If you know the copyright owner personally (a friend of yours, for example), you can write up a basic mechanical license between you and sign.
http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ22.pdf (Copyright Office circular 22)
Contact Gene at the Arts Council for more information. 504-523-1465
Terms and conditions when doing business with Crescent Music Services …
Sampling clearances, work for hire, publishing, band agreements, etc. …
Your copyright is the deed to your music.
They’re like BMI and ASCAP except they collect and distribute digital royalties for performances on digital cable and satellite television music, internet and satellite radio. …
Performing Rights organizations such as BMI and ASCAP (SOCAN in Canada) collect and pay out the royalties for music used on radio, TV, film and live performances.
Do not assume that an old piece of music is in the public domain and not subject to copyright.
Recording someone else’s song (Covers).
DON’T USE ANYTHING YOU DON’T HAVE PERMISSION OR LICENSING FOR.