Music Industry Profile: Entertainment Lawyer and Author Don Passman

In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org - Don Passman, entertainment lawyer and author of All You Need to Know About the Music Business, introduces himself and the world of music law. He discusses numerous legal aspects of the music business -- from what a music lawyer does and when artists should find one, to what a mechanical royalty is and how deals are commonly structured -- as well as thoughts on what it takes to succeed in the music industry, as well as the future of the industry in general.

[@ericdavidwallace]

Man he said it. I got there slower than everyone else, and now all those people who passed me by are not there anymore. This man is an inspiration to me. He is the real deal.

[@rudyrhymes]

This man knocked everything on the dot!! He even predicted the future with TIK Tok and everything

[@ajat3202]

He does read the contracts. The contracts says a lot we don’t know

[@DLaramee82]

I love your book. We used it as our text book in my Sound Arts studies. I refer to it all the time whenever I'm in doubt. Thanks for writing and sharing your book with the world.

[@estefanicast93]

In the model for the future, he just described Spotify

[@RawDogTV]

estefani castro YUP!

[@lildae24]

Was thinking exactly the same thing. There were a few things he said that were prophetic.

[@lildae24]

He described the 360 deal

[@rosaayala100]

@@RawDogTVcool

[@STING3RWRLD]

It’s crazy how correct he was because now we’re in a time where digital streaming is booming and the go to for those services are our cellphones

[@matthewhuber8697]

Facts! As i was watching this i was thinking, wow this is wild

[@jeanniejackson-smith6936]

Great information Mr. Passman and I did purchase your book, "All You Need To Know About The Music Business".....just starting to read it as a new and upcoming singer/songwriter. Loving it!!!! Thank you sir!

[@vanehl3]

Thanks your sharing your knowledge Don Passman, you seem decent and reliable, I will check out your books.

[@awalkwithrobinsonwave5144]

This give me a better understanding about music business.

[@Deano_Drummer]

Thank you for such a great video from a legend of the music industry.

[@jeffreyulysse6025]

This dude predicted the future... if I had watched this when it came out and invested in music streaming I'd probably be a millionaire

[@oseadeniyi]

man, you were ahead... predicting streaming. I'd sure love to work with you

[@Lifeofchief]

Love this video. Just bought the book and I am very excited to read it. I manage three Producers and got recommended it by another manager.

[@KiLLACAiN]

I wish i could have a conversation with this guy!

[@shadieossei4336]

8 years later we have COVID-19 which has devastated the live music industry where artists make thier money. Daniel Ek of Spotify might have watched this interview to build Spotify

[@michaeldavis2585]

Totally great person to share his knowledge on music business ,I actually thought about that to having an a music attorney pitching my music and get me the right deal as the artists ,and songwriter and composer

[@BLASTAVESTUDIOSTV]

bravo sir!
mr passman has always been an excellent source of what to do, how to do it, etc in the music business.
always a good buy, always a good listen.

[@bluenetmarketing]

Thanks Don, great video. I bought your book and I'm looking forward to reading it.

[@Wayburn17]

Thank you sir!

[@JoeMerrick1]

Great Reference ..... Keep this book handy

[@michaeldavis2585]

Totally a great music attorney

[@ThisisDaniel]

Very inspiring and informative video, thank you!

[@glenroy8589]

thank you very much for this information

[@Kontagium]

Great Video

[@jamellnyt2167]

thank u so much so helpful

[@davidpassman9344]

This is your cousin David. I am drowning in low level entertainment jobs in Austin. Help!

[@ResidentEvilReVerseUniverse]

This is good

[@givmiloudmusic]

does a record label need a ca or cs to start or at any stage in future

[@sandrarr5434]

Hi Don
Are you still giving music advice about the music business?

[@georgebarry3153]

Does anyone one know When this interview took place? Best I could determine..its at least 8yrs old..and a few details may have changed (I don't know)...So...when did this interview take place??

[@marioaldape7147]

You got to pay the plug first

[@AntoineLamarre]

words of wisdom 25:55

[@utubevideo1ful]

So if I write 100% of the lyrics, and the producer creates 100% of the music, how much publishing do we each have?

[@davidcottrell1308]

typically, 50% unless you agree otherwise...

[@jarodsaunders5532]

What if you write the song, you are the artist, have your own idea of arrangement for your music then give the producer your concept of how your music should go for the song, plus your own idea on the music format?

[@LapisStone]

@@davidcottrell1308 no that is false, you both own 100% of the song because there are the lyrics and the instrumentation. the lyricist gets 100% and the producer/arranger/instrumentalist gets 100%.

[@davidcottrell1308]

@@LapisStone uh...how do you get 200% of something...."new math???"

[@Positivelycool]

👍🌠

[@leanhquoc3109]

I wish that he were my father lol

[@JonnyZye]

Same hah! Such a wealth of information

[@MikelOvalle]

Did he just called writers "not artists" ?

[@Darth_Bateman]

Mikel Ovalle Depends on the writer, friend.

[@neekneeks5466]

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[@godjames2905]

lol visit www.internet.org for more information

[@andreal.salazar1660]

Lol this so dated. he’s great though. and his book is one of the best for industry people.