If you belong to a band and love the art of your job, but sing the blues when it comes to the business side, you needMusic Law. Composed by musician and lawyer Richard Stim, the book explains how to:find the right managerbuy, insure and maintain equipmentget gigs and get paidtour on a budgetuse samplesdo covers legallyprotect your copyrighttrademark your band's namechoose a recording studiosell your musicmanage your websiteunderstand record contractsdeal with taxesMusic Lawprovides all the legal information and practical advice musicians need. This edition is thoroughly updated with the latest changes in copyright and trademark law, including guidance on filling out "Form CO." Plus, find expanded information on musical collaborations between DJs and other musicians. You'll also get the most up-to-date legal forms available. Interactive forms are downloadable.