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Songwriting

Songwriting involves more than just writing a composition or lyrics. Learn about different songwriting roles, ownership, registering, and more here in our Songwriting topic.

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So you make music.

Are you composing music or lyrics?

Are you creating something original with sound?

Are you a songwriter?

Or are you a performer?

Performing a song in some form and recording it.

When it comes to intellectual property rights this becomes a very important distinction.

As a Songwriter you'll have certain things you'll need to consider.

For instance when you're collaborating with others, what are the different roles?

How do you split ownership of what you've created?

How do you register your work?

And where does copyright come in?

Explore Songwriting and learn more.

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