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Copyright Law for Music Students by Mark J. Davis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fqDLx0jFF0

The author of the ancillary materials explains the four roles in the music industry: songwriter, publisher, artist, and label; and how copyright is at the heart of the relationships.

Creative Commons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMdsLGmmVkU

Watch the interview clip with Lawrence Lessig, the founder of Creative Commons. What is the purpose of Creative Commons? How are licenses offered and secured? What are his hopes for the future?

Fair Use
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je8nci6dmts

E. Michael Harrington speaks about Fair Use in music.