FAQ
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| Who owns the song after it's been recorded? |
I write each song as though it will be the cover song of my next album; and yours just might be a song I'd like to use. Therefore, I have a strict policy of retaining rights to every song I record. Ask Jon Bon Jovi how much his songs are worth to him and you'll understand where I'm coming from.
This doesn't mean you can't share it with friends and family, or plug it into a MySpace page or whatever. This policy just reserves full resale and mass-distribution rights to me.
You always have the option of purchasing the ownership rights, but it's completely up to you. |
| How much does it cost to purchase ownership rights? |
If you're thinking about reselling your song or sharing it on a peer-to-peer application, you do have the option of purching ownership rights.
The cost varies by song. If I record a song that I think might be a big seller, you may be looking at a larger fee then one less extraordinary. Sorry, I can't give you a range because as I said, it varies by song.
Leasing song rights for a film or major event is a different story. Fees tend to be in the low $1,500 range on average. Contact me after your song has been recorded, I try to be as fair as possible. |
| Can I lease the rights to my song? |
Leasing the rights to a song is something commonly done. I'm very fair when it comes to leasing song rights, because you get a great song to market and I may get some great exposure.
Leasing costs average around $1,500 depending on the quality of the song. Contact me for more information about leasing a recording. |
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