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Music Publishing: The Complete Guide (Second Edition): Book

Music Publishing: The Complete Guide (Second Edition): Book

By Steve Winogradsky; David Lowery

Item: 00-48273
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Written by an attorney with over 30 years of experience in the music industry, Music Publishing: The Complete Guide is the definitive manual on music copyright. Whereas many books on the subject are aimed at artists and songwriters, this book serves as a guide for industry pros, lawyers, and music business and law students.

Subjects covered include copyright; performing rights organizations; mechanical, synchronization, and print licensing; songwriter and composer agreements; publishing administration and foreign sub-publishing; production music libraries; pitching and placement companies; sampling; and much more. The discussion also delves into historical perspective and current trends and revenue opportunities in the evolving digital marketplace. Easy-to-read narratives explain the key points for all of these types of deals.

There are many sample agreements included in the book, all annotated in simple terms that explain the often complex contract language. There are also links to copyright and publishing resources, listings of foreign performance and mechanical societies, and anecdotes and case studies from real world incidents. If you're looking for a thorough grounding and go-to reference book on music copyright, not just a quick crash course, your search is over.

Updated second edition covers digital royalties and changes in the law, including the Music Modernization Act.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 416
ISBN10: 1-4706-4330-8
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-4330-0
UPC: 038081556130
SKU: 00-48273

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About the Composer: Steve Winogradsky

Steve Winogradsky is an attorney with three decades of hands-on experience navigating the complexities of music industry law and publishing. His career has given him direct exposure to the real-world contracts, disputes, and business structures that shape how music reaches audiences and how creators get paid.

David Lowery is a musician, composer, and advocate for artist rights who has worked across independent and major label contexts. His perspective grounds the legal material in the lived experience of creators trying to understand their own publishing interests.

Why we love this

This isn't a surface-level overview. Winogradsky and Lowery have written a reference that directors, music business students, and anyone managing publishing rights will consult repeatedly. The combination of legal precision, real-world case studies, and annotated sample contracts makes complex licensing and rights issues actually comprehensible.

Who it's for

Music business students, music directors who manage publishing and licensing, school and university administrators handling performance rights, and any educator involved in festival submissions, concert recordings, or digital distribution of student work. This book is essential for understanding the legal and financial infrastructure behind the music you program.

How to use it

Assign sections to upper-level composition students before they sign anything or place work. Use it as a staff resource when questions arise about synchronization rights, mechanical licensing, or performing rights organization structures. Directors preparing students for careers in music business will find this an essential curriculum anchor.

Skills your students will build

  • Understanding copyright ownership and duration
  • Navigating mechanical and synchronization licensing
  • Reading and interpreting publishing contracts
  • Working with performing rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC)
  • Managing music in the digital marketplace
  • Evaluating sampling clearances and rights
  • Understanding publishing administration and foreign royalty collection

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