A2IM: American Association of Independent Music

Posted in Events, Member Services, Members Only by A2IM

On Monday, October 18, 2010 from 10AM-7PM at The Recording Academy NYC Chapter office (11 W. 42nd St, 27th Floor, NYC, map), A2IM will bring together our members for a full day of education and networking within the areas of Licensing, Publishing and New Media. At the end of the day, we segue to a beer & wine reception/networking event as our members arrive early in NYC for this annual chance to spend time together before the CMJ Music Marathon begins.
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Posted in 2010 #31, Advocacy, Newsletter by A2IM

Many of our A2IM members have music publishing companies and, as outlined in previous A2IM newsletters, you maybe entitled to unclaimed publishing royalties. You can ascertain whether or not you are entitled to these funds prior to agreeing to the settlement discussed here.

NMPA Late Fee Settlement

Posted in 2009 #29, Education, Newsletter by A2IM

A2IM’s Publishing Committee co-chair, Richard Stumpf (Cherry Lane Music) points out an exciting advantage that indie labels and publishers have when seeking valuable licensing opportunities. Read the below “Pub Hub” suggestion. (more…)

Posted in Education by A2IM

INTRO

The object of this document is to provide really basic information about what music publishing is and how money is generated by musical compositions.

COPYRIGHT

When you own the copyright to something, it means quite simply that you have the right to decide who can make a copy. Copyright is the right to copy. Obviously there’s more to it than that, but this is the most basic power that you have as a copyright holder.

Copyright is formed by virtue of the fact that something you create is new and original. In certain jurisdictions, it also has to take a graphic form, which can be as simple as a boom box recording of a song, or writing down the lyrics and the chords.

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