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Today we had the pleasure to sit down with Erin M. Jacobson, an internationally recognized attorney who protects independent, established and legacy songwriters and artists, independent music publishers, distinguished legacy catalogs, heirs and estates, Grammy and Emmy award winners and other music professionals from her law practice based in Beverly Hills. Erin has been named as one of the top music lawyers by Billboard magazine, and has been featured in publications like Billboard and Forbes as well as on networks such as ABC and the BBC. Erin is also the author of "Don't Get Screwed - How to protect yourself as an independent musician."She's founder and owner of Indie Artist Resource, a company that empowers independent musicians to take charge of their music careers with contract templates and educational materials. We had an awesome chat, and got into a whole variety of important topics; Songwriter split agreements, Work for hire contracts, when to register your work, the changing landscape of the music industry, and we talked a bit about NFT's, uploading cover songs to Youtube, "Fair Use" and much more.
Erin M. Jacobson is an internationally recognized music industry lawyer who protects musicians, songwriters, and music publishers. Her clients include Grammy and Emmy Award winners and she has been named as one of the “Top Music Lawyers” by Billboard.She joins us on the podcast to demystify the legal side of the music industry and help artists make the best decisions so they can be empowered, educated, and protected. Some of the lessons you will learn:The actual benefits of copyright registrationHow to avoid bad record dealsThe right time to get legal representation Connect with Erin by visiting her website: themusicindustrylawyer.comHer website for contract templates and resources is: indieartistresource.comYou can also pick up her book “Don't Get Screwed” here: https://www.amazon.com/Screwed-Protect-Yourself-Independent-Musician/dp/1736110918Sign up for Michael Walker's FREE Fanbase Growth Workshop here: http://bit.ly/FanBaseGrowthWorkshopTo learn more about Modern Musician visit: www.modern-musician.com
On this episode Nick is sitting down with Erin M. Jacobson, one of the most renowned US attorneys specialized in music industry law. Erin was named Top Music Lawyer by Billboard and has been featured on Forbes Magazine, ABC and BBC networks. She serves on the board of directors for the Association of Independent Music Publishers and is the founder of the Indie Artist Resource, a place where independent artist can access affordable legal solutions and information on music law. Tune in for an hour of discussion on Erin's career path, music industry law, copyrights, royalties, NFT's and Erin's book, “Don't Get Screwed: How to Protect Yourself as an Independent Musician.”
On this episode Nick is sitting down with Erin M. Jacobson, one of the most renowned US attorneys specialized in music industry law. Erin was named Top Music Lawyer by Billboard and has been featured on Forbes Magazine, ABC and BBC networks. She serves on the board of directors for the Association of Independent Music Publishers and is the founder of the Indie Artist Resource, a place where independent artist can access affordable legal solutions and information on music law. Tune in for an hour of discussion on Erin's career path, music industry law, copyrights, royalties, NFT's and Erin's book, “Don't Get Screwed: How to Protect Yourself as an Independent Musician.”
This is a livestream replay from April 10, 2021 with my guest, music industry lawyer, Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. Erin is a passionate advocate for independent musicians to make sure they are legally protected and negotiates agreements for them to be properly paid. Erin is the owner and founder of Indie Artist Resource (www.indieartistresource.com) and author of the book, Don't Get Screwed! How to Protect Yourself as an Independent Musician. In this livestream episode, we talk with Erin about the common pitfalls and opportunities for independent musicians. For more info on Erin's work, visit www.themusicindustrylawyer.com. Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com
Erin M. Jacobson is an internationally recognized attorney, experienced deal negotiator, and a seasoned advisor of intellectual property rights who protects musicians, songwriters, music publishers, and a wide variety of other music professionals. Ms. Jacobson’s clients include Grammy and Emmy Award winners, legacy artists and catalogues, heirs and estates, and independent artists and companies. Ms. Jacobson regularly handles all types of agreements within the music industry, with an emphasis on music publishing, licensing, and catalogue acquisitions. In addition, she is one of the leading attorneys on copyright recapture and termination issues.
This week, Ryan talks to one of his favorite guests, music lawyer Erin M. Jacobson. Named one of this year’s top music lawyers by Billboard, Erin writes frequently on important legal subjects for indie artists. Ryan talks to Erin this week about a recent article she wrote in Hypebot about how artists should protect their music. Erin talks about the importance of copyright registration, why artists should be wary of certain music “registration services,” and the role that copyright registration plays for artists for create a significant amount of music every year. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.themusicindustrylawyer.com and you can find our guest’s recent Hypebot article by clicking here: https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2020/09/is-your-music-legally-protected.html Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.
In this webinar in association with the Music Business Association, we discuss the best practices for catalog and asset management to help rights holders maximise profits and reduce legal complications. Download the accompanying slides here. www.synchtank.com www.synchblog.com
Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SFAN_JuSk_Q Learn More about Erin: http://themusicindustrylawyer.com Check out Indie Artist Resource: http://indieartistresource.com We love having Erin Jacobson on TAXI TV! She’s smart, she’s super well informed, and best of all, she really understands what independent artists, songwriters, and composers need from an entertainment attorney. We know that for a fact because a bunch of TAXI’s members have used Erin for their legal needs and they all love her! When was the last time you’ve heard anybody say they “love” their attorney? Here’s Erin’s bio: Erin M. Jacobson is a music attorney whose clients include Grammy and Emmy Award winners, legacy clients and catalogues, songwriters, music publishers, record labels, and independent artists and companies. She is based in Los Angeles where she handles a wide variety of music agreements and negotiations, in addition to owning and overseeing all operations for Indie Artist Resource, the independent musician’s resource for legal and business protection. We’ll be covering some of today’s most frequently asked musician questions, and then open the floor to questions from the viewing audience during the live show. ***********Opinions expressed during this episode or in any edited segments of this episode of TAXI TV do not constitute legal advice.*********** ------------------------------------ Learn More About TAXI: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh Rub Elbows with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp View Our Current Music Industry Opportunities: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Connect with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs Listen on the Go with the TAXI TV Podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2afebwW Google Play: http://bit.ly/2a7cCQX Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2FuSTJQ Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2icUDe0 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2DCzKrd Connect With Us On... Facebook: http://bit.ly/2931C7x Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we
This week, Ryan talks about entertainment lawyer Erin M. Jacobson's recent article in Forbes about the Twitch and its effect on musicians. Twitch is a platform that has benefited many indie artists by helping them build their fan base through live streaming. But Jacobson argues that the platform could be harming musicians as well. Ryan discusses the article and also gets an opposing view of sorts on the subject from music industry journalist Cherie Hu of Forbes and Billboard. Cherie also talks to Ryan about Spotify, United Masters, and more! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan’s Book “Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry.”
Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes! Happy New Year, everybody! This week, Ryan opens up the first Podcast episode of 2018 by answering listener questions about releasing singles and copyright ownership of sound recordings. "The Music Industry Lawyer" Erin M. Jacobson also stops by to give some tips on legal matters that indie artists should take care of now to start 2018 off right. Erin also talks about the recent Spotify lawsuit and the Music Modernization Act, a pivotal piece of legislation that will have a significant impact on how indie artist will get paid on platforms like Spotify. Find out more about Erin's work by visiting www.themusicindustrylawyer.com and visit www.indieartistresource.com to get some great contract templates and educational resources. We also talk about New Year's resolutions this week. Do you have any? Share them with Ryan @ryankair. Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan’s Book “Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry.”
Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading! In the first segment, musician Evan Lamb guest hosts with Ryan and Dave. They discuss Erin M. Jacobson's recent article about the Copyright Royalty Board hearings and how they affect indie songwriters. They also talk about Ed Sheeran's recent copyright issue with the writers of the TLC song "No Scrubs." In the second segment, Marcio Novelli and Ross Barber-Smith of the Bridge the Atlantic podcast stop by to talk about their acclaimed show. Marcio also discusses his fantastic indie music career and how to make great music videos. Ross (who founded the web design firm Electric Kiwi) gives some great tips about building your website. Check out Bridge the Atlantic by visiting bridge-the-altlantic.com. Check out Marcio’s music by visiting marcionovelli.com and Check out Ross’ design company Electric Kiwi at electrickiwi.co.uk. In the final segment, Ryan, Dave, and Evan give you the pop culture talk you so badly crave. Dave and Evan get into a fight about Lars Ulrich's drumming prowess, and then your podcasting trio play a round of Bad Movie, Epic Tagline. A lot of fun stuff this week! Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."
Hi Podcast Listeners! In the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss the "poor man's copyright" myth (and an SonicBids article on the subject by music lawyer Erin M. Jacobson) and why it is important for indie artists to register their music. A lot of great law tips are presented in a fun way. In the second segment, indie singer-songwriter and friend-of-the-show Mary Jennings stops by to talk about her latest remix album, her pregnancy, and her own feelings on copyrights. Mary is always a great interview and she gives a lot of awesome tips. In the final segment, Ryan and CanaDave play a round of "Canadian Town or Hoser Talk." It is one of the most popular segments on the show. Enjoy! Thank you all very much for listening. Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! Find out more about Ryan's book at www.breakthebusiness.com.
In the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss the latest Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros video. It was shot entirely on an iPhone and it came out great! This has huge implications for indie artists and for the videos they make. Our hosts also talk about NBC's recent changes to its Songland contestant contract. Ryan and Dave talked about the problems with this contract a month ago and recent public pressure has led to changes in the language. But do those changes go far enough? In the second segment, entertainment lawyer and friend of the show Erin M. Jacobson stops by to talk about recent developments in the Kesha/Dr. Luke litigation. How do recent rumors that Sony Music might be dropping Dr. Luke affect the parties in this case? What are the implications of this case for artists as a whole? You can find out more about Erin's work at musicindustrylawyer.com and indieartistresource.com. In the final segment, Ryan and Dave talk about the trailer for the upcoming movie Hardcore Henry. One of the hosts is excited for the movie. The other host hates it. They argue. It's fun stuff. Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @dkaye1027. And tell a friend about the show!
Hi Listeners! Thanks for joining us this week. In the first segment, Ryan gives an update on his book and his upcoming trip to NAMM. He also discusses the loss of David Bowie and Alan Rickman this past week. In the second segment, "The Music Industry Lawyer" Erin M. Jacobson stops by for an interview. Erin is a celebrated entertainment lawyer who focuses much of her practice on helping indie artists. She gives great insight on when a DIY artist should retain a lawyer, what they should look for in a lawyer, and how to afford one on a budget. She also talks about "Indie Artist Resource", which is an organization she created that provides template documents, copyright registration assistance, and legal and business consultations for indie artists. You can find out more about Erin at musicindustrylawyer.com and indieartistresource.com. In the third segment, Ryan discusses a recent Sonicbids blog article by Casey van Wensem that discusses how introvert musicians can promote themselves successfully using social media. Ryan then closes the podcast with some general networking advice. Subscribe, rate, and review the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. You can follow Ryan on Twitter @ryankair and e-mail the show at breakthebusiness@gmail.com.