A thorough conversation on the subject of licensing music. Our  panelists are the foremost experts on the subject in Chicago. They will take you through the process of getting your music heard, and possibly licensed.

Moderator:
Paul Natkin – Executive Director, Chicago Music Commission

Panelists:
Bonny Dolan – Managing Director/Executive Producer Comma Music
Gabe McDonough – VP, Music Director   Leo Burnett
Dan Kuypers –  Sr. Creative Director / Music Supervisor   Music Dealers
Joe Bogdan – Assistant Professor in the AEMM Department @ Columbia College

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Licensing music for commercials, film and television originally appeared on Chicago Music Commission on April 7, 2012.

We discussed  the legal and business decisions you have to make when setting up a business. These included choice of business entity, partnership agreements, ownership of equipment and songs, and record keeping necessary to help make your business life easier!

Moderator:
Marci A. Rolnik – Legal Director Lawyers for the Creative Arts

Panelists:
Lisa Malina – Certified Public Accountant
Shawn Murphy – Music Publishing 101 / Columbia College
Steven Wiser – Attorney
David Silbaugh – Talent buyer, Summerfest, A&R for Banshee Music, and Secretary of the Chicago Chapter of NARAS

All documents discussed in this forum can be downloaded here.

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Setting up your music business originally appeared on Chicago Music Commission on October 31, 2009.