"Who owns the copyright of this song?" is a loaded question.
Dave Ratner breaks it down for us in plain English!
Plus more trivia about Colorado art museums:
🖼️ The Colorado Tourism Office lists 31 art museums all over the state.
🖼️ The Denver Art Museum is one of the largest art museums between Chicago and the West Coast.
🖼️ A museum without walls? The Museum of Outdoor Arts (MOA) showcases its permanent art collection in a variety of public spaces across the Denver metro area. These include office parks, botanical gardens, urban parks and dedicated sculpture gardens.
🖼️ Museo de las Americas is the premier Latin American Art Museum in the Rocky Mountain region, celebrating the artistic and cultural achievements of Latin American communities from ancient to folk to contemporary art.
🖼️ Breck Create is a community within the Town of Breckenridge and Summit County offering creative experiences such as heritage and museum activities, visual & performing arts, and craft education.
What’s your favorite art destination in Colorado and beyond?
Sources: Colorado Tourism Office, Denver Art Museum, MOA, Museo de las Americas, Breck Create, American Alliance of Museums
Ack! Paperwork?!
It's probably NOT the most exciting aspect of being a musician... but having the right contracts in place is crucial to a thriving music career.
Fear not! Here's a basic guide to get you started.
Everyone has a story to tell—and best friends Fiona Grey and Celeste Tauchar are the awesome storytellers we highlight in today’s Client Spotlight.
Fiona and Celeste started their creative agency, Cherryland, after running two separate marketing agencies on their own for the past 10 years. Based in #LosAngeles, Cherryland delivers not just great visuals, but empowering strategies focused on long-term, meaningful growth for its clients.
So whether you need a brand tune-up, or a 3-day weekend (What's that?! Check their website to find out 😉)...they just might be the storytellers your creative business is looking for! 🍒 Follow @wearecherryland on IG!
Dear music people,
If you could send one message about intellectual property (IP) and music, what would you say?
In 2025, we celebrate the contributions of creators, inventors, and entrepreneurs who are pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity to make music that brings people together, evokes powerful emotions and drives change.
IP rights empower creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs to bring fresh ideas to the music industry, safeguarding the work of songwriters, composers, performers, and all those who shape music! #WorldIPDay 2025 is an opportunity to highlight how creativity and innovation, backed by IP rights, support a thriving music scene that benefits everyone, everywhere!
Comment your favorite music creatives and celebrate them today!
ASCAP, BMI? PROs in under a minute! We just wrapped up the six-week series "Own Your Sound" and you can catch ALL the recordings at CBCA's YouTube channel!
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A Kickstarter fund goal... hit in 2 minutes?!
That's our Client Spotlight on Rachel Rener! Rachel is a multi-award-winning, #1 bestselling romantasy author who loves blurring the line between science and magic.
Just recently, Rachel launched the Kickstarter project for the Deluxe Special Edition Book Set of her bestselling series, Gilded Blood. And yes, her excited readers broke Kickstarter, hitting the funding goal in just two minutes and soaring to six-figure heights within eight hours!
We're here to cheer on our dear creative clients when they crush their goals, and Rachel's Kickstąrter launch is no exception.
Want to check out her gorgeous book set? Follow her at @authorrachelrener and get the latest updates at rachelrener.com
Work your magic behind the lens... while keeping your legal documents picture-perfect.
Here's a quick guide to get you started.
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Find out all you need to know about the business side of a music career at the final class of "Own Your Sound: Master the Business of Music" brought to you by Colorado Attorneys for the Arts (CAFTA) and Colorado Music Industry Alliance (CMIA)!
Dave Ratner will conclude the six-week series about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and have a successful career. From the first to last session, it's all for FREE!! The virtual sessions are held weekly on Monday nights from 6:00 – 7:30 pm, wrapping up this April 7.
Hit the right notes without tripping on the legalese
We know that building a successful music career can be overwhelming... so we put together this checklist just for you! It's not exhaustive, and not every item is relevant to everyone—but it's a helpful start to navigating the legal and business side of your music!
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P.S. "Own Your Sound: Master the Business of Music" is still running! Catch this six-week FREE online series brought to you by Colorado Attorneys for the Arts (CAFTA) and Colorado Music Industry Alliance (CMIA) all about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and have a successful career.