Music Business Foundations: The Breakage Deduction in the Royalty Agreement | Berklee Online 12/42

Download Your Free Music Business Handbook Now: https://berkonl.in/3XRrl9n Earn Your Music Business Degree Online with Berklee: https://berkonl.in/3JyAdwb In this video series, Berklee Online course author John P. Kellogg illuminates the ins and outs of the music industry, and what you need to know if you’d like to be part of it. John discusses the history of the business, as well as some of the directions where it could be heading: the impact that comes from technological innovation, the switch from physical to digital, etc. But, most importantly, he gives you the necessary insight into what goes on in music business contracts, such as the different types of royalty agreements, advances, the term, copyrights, all rights agreements, and all the new provisions that came with the turn of the century. He goes into great detail about copyright laws, discerning what’s fair use or not, and also explaining the steps to prove copyright infringement. Kellogg also addresses issues that are present in these contracts (which are becoming more and more complex with the new forms of making revenue) and why you should be extremely attentive to the details if “you don’t want to get played.” Finally, he explains why it’s important to have a team, going over the roles of a personal manager, business manager, road manager, booking agent, etc. After watching this 42-part video series, you’ll be more knowledgeable about all the intricacies of the music business and will be more prepared to confront it. Watch all of the videos in this series: https://berkonl.in/3IzDSpY ABOUT JOHN P. KELLOGG: John P. Kellogg, Esq., is the former Assistant Chair of the Music Business/Management department at Berklee College of Music and an entertainment attorney. His clients have included LeVert, the O’Jays, LSG, Stat Quo of Shady/Aftermath Records, and G-Dep of Bad Boy Records. He also serves as a member of the management team for the late R&B recording star Gerald Levert. Kellogg is President-Elect and a member of the Board of Directors of the Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association. A former vocalist with the group Cameo, Kellogg has been profiled in Billboard, Ebony, Black Issues, and In the Black magazines. About Berklee Online: Founded in 2002, Berklee Online is the premier innovator and largest provider of worldwide music education, offering the renowned curriculum of Berklee College of Music at a fraction of the cost through award-winning programming and instruction. Contact an Academic Advisor today: 1-866-BERKLEE (US) 1-617-747-2146 (international callers) [email protected]   / berkleeonline     / berkleeonline     / berkleeonline   Berklee Online | Berklee College of Music | Music Business Foundations | Music Business Revenue Streams | Music Industry | Music Business | Performers | Songwriters | Retailers | Copyright | Copyright Infringement | Fair Use | Music Management | Personal Manager | Business Manager | Road Manager | Talent Agents | Innovation | Entrepreneurship | Napster | Streaming | Royalty Rates | Fan Engagement | Contracts | Album Advances | Touring Companies | 360° Deals | 360-Degree Deals | The O’Jays | John Kellogg | Levert | Bad Boy Records | Bundle of Rights | Neil Jacobson | Richard Blackstone