The music industry expects and assumes
young creators
know copyright law.
Almost all don't.
Not even most adults know it.
Unjust punishment for unintentional theft
Young music creators often see copyright law for the first time when being punished for breaking it.
Most platforms automatically restrict accounts when uploading work with copyright material.
Lawsuits have pursued young, under-financed creators (and won) for upwards of $10,000.
Lack of protection
over creations
It is extremely difficult for young creators to protect their work.
The current cost to formally copyright a work is out of reach to young and new creators. ($65 for a single work)
There is a 2 year period from creation before work becomes difficult to copyright. Many young creators will not be 18 before then.
We partner with Youtube creators to spread specialized copyright information
Young music creators shouldn’t have to do anything extra to learn about copyright. It is brought to young creators where they’re already going.
Our copyright experts and experienced music creators curate the most needed information. We send this information to Youtube content creators who then discuss it in music tutorials and other types of videos.
We collect foundational research of how music copyright law impacts music creating youth
Starting in February 2023, we have conducted almost a dozen interviews with young music creators.
Through these interviews, we collect anonymous research on copyright strikes, knowledge, lawsuits, opinions, interpretations, and music production in general.
Tell us your story with copyright,
request to be interviewed,
or just get in touch!
