Copyright Essentials for Musicians - Find Your Voice

On April 16, 2025, the U.S. Copyright Office conducted an online webinar, “Find Your Voice: Copyright Essentials for Musicians.” This was the second event in a three-part educational series for creators in the visual art, music, and literary professions. In the second session, the Copyright Office discussed what musicians, including performers and songwriters, should know about copyright. We covered the difference between musical works and sound recordings, streamlined application options, and how our Public Information Office can help. Attendees also learned copyright basics, found answers to commonly asked questions, and where to find Copyright Office educational resources. Speakers: Jessica Chinnadurai, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education Laura Kaiser, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education The Copyright Office strategic goal of Copyright for All means making the copyright system as understandable and accessible to as many members of the public as possible, including through education and outreach initiatives. Sign up at https://public.govdelivery.com/accoun... to stay updated about future webinars in this series. For more videos on copyright, subscribe to our channel:    / @uscopyrightoffice   ********************************** For more information on copyright, visit our website: https://copyright.gov/ ********************************** Follow our X page: https://x.com/CopyrightOffice?lang=en As well as our blog posts: https://blogs.loc.gov/copyright/ #USCopyrightOffice #Copyright #muscians