Music Business
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Common Myths & Bad Advice Producers Hear About Copyright
If you make music in a DAW, you've probably come across endless advice online. Most of it is either outdated, irrelevant, or just plain wrong. Here's the reality: separating myth from fact is crucial to protecting your work and staying sane.
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Broken Projects, Missing VSTs & Lost Stems - What to Do When Your DAW Files Fail
Every DAW user has been here: you open an old project, and nothing works like it used to. Plugins missing, presets gone, VSTs outdated, stems incomplete. Panic sets in - but legally and practically, this is not the end of the road.
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Copyright for DAW Musicians - What Actually Matters
For anyone making music entirely in a DAW, the rules around copyright are simpler than most people think - and yet more misunderstood than ever. The myth that you need sheet music, legalese, or fancy registrations is everywhere.
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Minimalist Copyright Workflow - Past & Future Projects
Most producers overcomplicate copyright. They fret about certificates, lawyers, or fancy notation. The reality? You only need a simple, repeatable workflow that protects past work and secures new tracks as you make them.
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Old Tracks & Retroactive Protection - How to Safeguard Music You Made Years Ago
You've got tracks sitting on your hard drive from years back. Some may have never been released, some partially finished, some even missing project files. You're thinking: Can I protect these now? The short answer: yes - and here's how to do it properly.
Personas, Aliases & Re-Releasing Old Music - What You Need to Know
Many producers experiment with different personas or re-release older tracks under a new alias. Legally, this is fine - but it comes with nuances you need to understand. Let's cut through the confusion.
Songtrust, BMI, PRS, SoundExchange - What They Actually Do (and Don't Do)
If you're a DAW musician, you've probably heard names like Songtrust, BMI, PRS, or SoundExchange thrown around. But what do they actually do, and what do they not do? Understanding this is key to protecting your music and collecting royalties.
Proof of Authorship - What Actually Counts for DAW Musicians
Creating music in a DAW is one thing. Proving it's yours is another. Many producers get caught up in myths: You need notarised sheets or You must register everything first. Let's cut through that nonsense and lay out what actually matters.