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MIONLINE SHORT COURSE

Introduction to Music Publishing

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i COURSE OVERVIEW

Starting Date
April 20, 2026
Tuition
$575
Level
Beginner
Duration
4 weeks
Music publishing is the business of copyrighted songs. This course serves as an introduction. Topics include copyright basics, publishing deals and the royalty pie, the various licenses and collective management organizations (CMO) that assist publishers in collecting the royalties. Hands on exercises include PRO researches, copyright and MLC registrations.

i YOU’LL LEARN TO

- Recognize the various rights music publishers have.

- Articulate the difference between writers share and publishers share.

- Distinguish the difference between the various publishing deals (single song, co-publishing, administration, work made for hire).

- Identify the various licenses granted by the publishers and how royalties are collected.

- List the various CMOs.

- Register songs with the MLC and copyright office.

i LESSON GUIDE

Copyright in Music protects the creator’s rights over their songs and recordings, giving them control over copying, performing, and distributing their work. It covers both the composition (music and lyrics) and the recording, and unauthorized use can lead to legal consequences.

  • Grants exclusive rights to copy, distribute, perform, and adapt music.
  • Covers both songwriting/composition and recorded performances.
  • Usually lasts the creator’s life plus a set number of years (often 70).
  • Unauthorized use can lead to legal penalties.

i INSTRUCTOR

SUZAN KOÇ

SUZAN KOÇ

Suzan started her career at Warner Chappell in Paris, France, where she signed the Swedish pop band Ace of Base. In 1996, Suzan was hired by the prestigious English boutique company Hit & Run Music to work in...
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