Music Business/Law Tips - "Attorney Fees"

ATTORNEY FEE STRUCTURES 4 Basic ways to pay an attorney: 1. Hourly 2. Flat Fee per project/contract 3. 5% 4. Monthly Retainer Ben McLane Esq Benmclane.com

Music Business/Law Tips - "10 Ways To Make Money"

The following are 10 key ways to generate income from a music career: 1. Records sales 2. Licensing (film,tv,commericals) 3. Touring 4. Merchandise 5. Apps 6. Videogames/micro transactions 7. VIP/fanclub 8. Kickstarter 9. Investor 10. Affiliate programs Ben McLane Esq benmclane.com

Music Business/Law Tip - "Key Ways To Protect Essential Rights"

The following are key ways to protect one's rights/avoid misunderstandings to maximize profits in the entertainment field: 1. File for a trademark (name and likeness) 2. File for a copyright 3. Register with ASCAP, BMI or SESAC 4. Register with SoundExchange 5. Work out a band partnership agreement 6. In record or publishing deals retain as many rights/as much control as possible 7. In an investor agreement retain as many rights/as much control as possible Ben McLane Esq benmclane.com

Music Business/Law Tip - "Top 10 Artist Marketing Necessities"

In order to make it an artist needs the following: 1. Hit songs 2. Identifiable image 3. Unique sound 4. Fans 5. Be multi-faceted 6. Be a hustler 7. Have a great team of advisors 8. Tour 9. PR (press) 10. Social networking Ben McLane Esq benmclane.com