Q&A: how do i properly get my music copyrighted?
Question by enjoli h: how do i properly get my music copyrighted?
i’m an up & coming producer/songwriter.. i want to sell both the lyrics & instrumental to a specific artist with an interest in it, however i’m not 100% sure as to which form to have it registered under. i would like to have them copyrighted seperately, which forms do i file them for?
also, when discussing royalties with the artist, how do i go about that. i believe there’s a contract involved with that but where can i get the contract? also, if you can give me your opinion as to how the roalites need to be divided with me being the original/only songwriter as well as producer for the track & the singer singing solo?
i know i’m asking alot & i will be seeking an entertainment lawyer soon lol but in the meantime i would appreciate some advice so if anyone can help, that would be a pleasure. thanks for reading. hope to hear what you got to say.
Best answer:
Answer by Doc
see a lawyer mention the Sr form and that you have some songs or material you need to copy right they’ll help you out but it cost money that’s what i did they wouldn’t let me record my stuff till it was legal but another guy say you can mail yer self a copy of yer music priority mail so when you go pick it up you gota sign for it and date it .after wards dont open it so if someone trys to steal yer stuff you show them the box and date time sticker and there ya go yer legally in the clear.
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