Here is where you need to start copying and EXPLAINING your PowerPoints in chunks of information followed by the required readings/PDF's, It doesn't need to be alot of explaination, but the student should be able to get the "WHY" of the learning outcome from this rather than a file dump of the PowerPoint. Remember, you are not by their side to explain this during class, so this is your voice over their shoulder.

The Writer

The writer composes music and/or lyrics.Writers own the copyright until they sign it away.The writer is paid for airplay of their compositions.

Performing Rights OrganizationsASCAP

BMI/SESAC

These organizations lobby the lawmakers on behalf or writers and publishers.They collect and pay airplay money due to writers and publishers.BMI & ASCAP are non-profit organizations.

Airplay MoneyA pop song receiving airplay on commercial radio earns approximately 12 cents. (.12)50% is paid to the writer(s) and 50% to the publisher(s).2 writers would earn 3 cents each. (50% of 50%)Songs driving the market may earn up to 4X’s the statutory rate or 48 cents per play.

Bonus Rates for AirplayA pop song receiving higher than average airplay will be paid at a bonus rate.The rate can be as high as .48 cents or 4 times the standard airplay rate.More details regarding bonus rates are available at www.bmi.com and www.ascap.com.

Other AirplayMoney paid for other airplay varies depending on the format. Those formats include:College radioInternetTelevisionDigital broadcastsCablePublic radio