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Safe Practice

When you’re creating music, it’s important to look after yourself. In this section, we’ll cover simple ways to protect your ears and avoid injury. Safe Computer Setup Safe Listening

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Rights Case Study: Skyhooks

Horror Movie is one of Skyhooks’ best-known songs. It’s a good example of how different copyright layers work in Australia. What Still Applies to horror movie in 2025? Copyright Type How Long Protected in 2025? Expires Music & Lyrics Written by Greg Macainsh (Skyhook’s bassist). years 0 YES 70 years after Greg Macainsh dies. SOund

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John Fogerty Vs Himself?

Background John Fogerty was the singer and songwriter for the band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR). In 1970, he wrote a song called Run Through the Jungle – but his record label owned the copyright. Years later, in 1985, Fogerty released a solo song called The Old Man Down the Road. The old record label said it

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Music Licensing

A music licence is permission to use someone else’s music legally. It makes sure that the artist, songwriter, and producers get paid for their work. If you play, record, perform, or use someone else’s music in a project, you might need a licence. Accordion #1 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit

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Your Rights

So far, we know that 1. Copyright is automatic – it kicks in as soon as you write down or record your work. 2. The Copyright Act lays out a set of rights that are yours as a creator. 3. These rights give you control over how your work is used and who can use

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VET Home

Welcome to the SongMakers VET Music Resources Songwriting Tools to help you write your own song Copyright Useful information on copyright in Australia

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Copyright

Welcome to the SongMakers VET Copyright Resources To get started, choose the option that best describes you Student Learn how copyright works in Australia Trainer Learn how these resources support the delivery of CUACMP311 Implement copyright arrangements

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