35 Answers On Posting Cover Songs LEGALLY On YouTube 2025 | Lawyer Explains

#CoverSongsLegally #LawyerExplains #CoverSongsYoutube Original Video:    • NEW UPDATES! | Post Cover Songs LEGALLY on...   Check out some of my cover songs:    • Miss Krystle Cover Songs   On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle answers 35 of the most requested questions on posting cover songs legally on YouTube in 2025 and discusses often misunderstood world of cover songs and shares insights on how to legally perform and distribute cover songs on YouTube in 2025 and navigating the updates. From understanding the nuances between sampling and cover songs to the legal requirements and potential pitfalls, this video provides valuable information for musicians, producers, and artists looking to incorporate cover songs into their repertoire. Learn about the importance of securing licenses and ensuring compliance with copyright laws. This step by step guide will help you navigate the legal landscape of cover songs and leverage them effectively as a marketing tool for your music career. 0:00 Coming Up 00:20 Introduction 00:44 Answering Your Questions About Cover Songs 01:19 Arrangements & Terminology 01:44 A Cover Song Is NOT Sampling 02:01 Cover Songs Are Protected By Copyright Law 02:20 How Much Can You Change A Cover Song 02:34 Changing The Arrangement 03:08 Don't Change The Structure 03:42 1. Difference Between Structure/Arrangement 04:03 2. Alternate Arrangement 04:32 3. Rendition or Cover 04:49 Benefits of Cover Songs 05:35 4. Cover or Derivative Work? 05:51 Interpolations 06:41 5. Changing Chords/Structure 07:27 6. Instrumental Covers 07:42 7. Trimming/Rearranging For Time 08:17 8. Tuning Up/Down Covers 08:35 9. Acoustic Covers 09:11 10. Live Cover Performance License? 11:32 11. Recorded/Streamed Live Performances 12:29 Cover Song Audio vs. Cover Song Video 13:28 12. Medleys & Mashups 14:28 Cover Song Lyrics Over An Original Song 15:50 Copyright Claims On Cover Songs 17:13 Changing The Lyrics On Cover Songs 17:47 13. Are Mashups Covers? 17:57 14. Difference Between Remixes & Covers 18:24 15. Parodies 19:49 16. Karaoke & Instrumentals On YouTube 20:13 17. Flagged/Unflagged Covers 20:39 Covers Getting Copyright Claims On YouTube Videos 21:41 18. Using Images To Avoid Sync Licenses 22:22 19. Publishing Melodies/Mashups/Rearranged Covers 22:54 20. Live Covers Posted Online By Audience 23:16 21. Protecting Karaoke Cover Videos 23:33 22. Determining Cover Song's Arrangement 24:28 23. Live Covers vs. Recorded Covers 25:16 24. Finding Out Who Owns The Copyright To A Song 26:26 25. Interpolation License vs. Cover Song License 27:16 26. Uploading A Cover Without A License 27:31 Uploading A Sample/Interpolation Without A License 29:02 27. Live Interpolation Performances 29:10 28. Difference Between Sampling & Interpolation 29:34 Legally Selling Parody Songs 30:20 30. Significant Changes To A Cover Song 31:14 Releasing An Instrumental of A Cover 32:43 Teaching How To Play A Famous Song On YouTube 33:19 Only Changing The Guitar Solo 34:09 31. Privately Sharing Cover Songs 35:40 YouTube Backing Track For Cover 36:39 33. Nonprofit/Charity Cover Performances 37:50 34. Covering A Song In Another Language Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine. --------------------------------- 🟡Become Your Own Record Label: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/beco... 💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com ⚖ Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com 📺 Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync 📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/news... 🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/podcast Miss Krystle Artist Links: https://www.misskrystle.com ------------------------------- TOP MUSIC ATTORNEY SOCIALS Links: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/links Website: https://topmusicattorney.com/ Instagram:   / topmusicattorney   Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@topmusicattor... MISS KRYSTLE SOCIALS Website: http://www.misskrystle.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1g6jA... Instagram:   / misskrystlelive