What Happens During an ASCAP or BMI Audit (And How to Prepare)
Maybe it was a letter that showed up with an unfamiliar return address. Maybe it was a phone call asking whether you play music in […]
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Do You Need a Music License for Outdoor Seating and Patios
When patio season rolls around, a lot of restaurant, café and bar owners start treating the outdoor section like a different business altogether. The dining […]
Licensing Your Own Music vs Using a Licensed Service
If you play music in your business, you have two ways to get legal, whether you’re in the US or Canada. You can license it […]
“But It’s My Own Playlist” and Other Myths That Get Businesses Fined
Ask a café owner why they never looked into music licensing and you will almost always hear some version of the same answer. “It’s my […]
Famous Music Copyright Infringement Cases (And What They Teach Us)
Music copyright disputes make headlines because they involve familiar songs and famous names. But the lessons from these cases apply just as much to a […]
Church Music Licensing: What’s Exempt and What Isn’t
Many churches assume that because their gatherings are rooted in faith, music played on-site is automatically free to use. That assumption is only partly true. […]