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This collection of articles will help you understand some fundamental concepts of the music industry


What is the difference between the Writer’s Share and the Publisher’s Share?A brief history of Music Publishing and Performing Rights Organizations (PROs).
Compression 101Audio compression and file formats
What are copyrights?A song consists of two types of music copyrights: composition (or musical work) and sound recording.
What is Fair Dealing and Fair use? Is it the same as a Public Domain?Exemptions of copyright law and expiry of copyrights.
Which music rights am I entitled as an owner of copyright?Understanding the exclusive rights for your music rights.
Which music rights generate a source of income for a musical composition and a sound recording?Music rights represent an opportunity to generate an income.
What is a collective management organization (CMO)? Is it the same as performance right organisation (PRO)?CMOs, PROs, MLCs, PMOs and RROs.