Beatbakery members:
In order to be successful in this
industry , you need to take it seriously and make sure you protect
yourself and your music. We encourage all members to copyright all
your material before sharing it with anyone and to always get all
your agreements in writing. Don't let others get rich off of your
talent and hard work. Here is some helpful ways to protect yourself
and also some sample agreements thanks to Philiane Phang and Bob
Celestin.
Copyrights:
To register your
copyright, you can either 1) fill out an SR form along with a
non-returnable copy of the music and $45 or 2) register your
copyright online and mail in or upload a copy of the music and pay
$35
Library of Congress
Copyright Office
101 Independence Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20559-6000
