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Find Your Voice: Copyright Essentials for Musicians Flyer

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Find Your Voice: Copyright Essentials for Musicians

The U.S. Copyright Office invites you to register to attend the upcoming online webinar, “Find Your Voice: Copyright Essentials for Musicians,” on April 16 at 1:00 p.m. eastern time. This is the second event in a three-part educational series for creators in the visual art, music, and literary professions.

In the second session, join us as the Copyright Office discusses what musicians, including performers and songwriters, should know about copyright. We will cover the difference between musical works and sound recordings, streamlined application options, and how our Public Information Office can help.

Attendees will also learn copyright basics, answers to commonly asked questions, and where to find Copyright Office educational resources. Register to attend.

Speakers:

  • Jessica Chinnadurai, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education
  • Laura Kaiser, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education

The Copyright Office strategic goal of Copyright for All means making the copyright system as understandable and accessible to as many members of the public as possible, including through education and outreach initiatives. Sign up to stay updated about future webinars in this series.

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Copyright Office events discuss the practical implications of copyright law in the twenty-first century, provide education and training to Copyright Office staff, and offer programming for the public. A wide range of invited speakers, including congressional leaders, authors and performers, company representatives, legal scholars, and Copyright Office staff, have delivered presentations on important issues. Topics include authorship, copyright registration, marketplace developments, fair use, international norm setting, copyright enforcement, and other issues related to copyright law in the digital age. Most of our lectures and events now take place online. If you have an idea for an event or would like us to speak at your event, please let us know using our Speaker Request Form.

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To keep the public informed about the Recordation System, the Office hosts a quarterly, forty-five-minute webinar that covers announcements about the system, important reminders, frequently asked questions, and a live question-and-answer session. Learn more and register for the upcoming webinar.