Music Licensing

The world of music licensing can be complex and confusing. Whether you

produce TV programs, own a radio station, stream content over the internet

or own a bar, you probably use music. That music was composed and

recorded by a music creator who has rights under the U.S. copyright laws

and likely needs to be paid music royalties.

This Guide takes you step-by-step through the process of music licensing

from the perspective of a music user - whether broadcaster, producer, venue

owner, or streamer.

Who controls music rights? How is music licensed? How are fees paid by

music users to music creators determined and calculated? How do you

license public performance rights? And what is a Performance Rights

Organization?

Few people in the United States understand music licensing as thoroughly

as Janet McHugh. In this Guide, she takes a step-by-step approach,

unraveling the complicated legal jargon and laws with straight-forward

explanations. Along the way, she identifies the key players and processes in

the music licensing business.

The Guide is designed for a broad audience - from lawyers who deal

with music licensing daily to business managers who encounter it only

occasionally. No matter what music licensing issues you face, McHugh will

demystify music licensing, answer frequently asked questions and explain

why and how you pay for the music you use.