Piano Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 5

Question 1

A pianist streams a copyrighted piano piece live on Twitch. Which license does the streaming platform need to have in place?

Accepted Answer

Public performance license

Answer

Live streaming of copyrighted music constitutes a public performance, requiring a performance license from a PRO.

Question 2

Which US government body adjudicates disputes over statutory royalty rates for music, including mechanical rates?

Accepted Answer

Copyright Royalty Board (CRB)

Answer

The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) is a three-judge panel that sets statutory rates and terms for compulsory licenses.

Question 3

When can a musician legally sample another artist's recorded piano performance without obtaining a master license?

Accepted Answer

When the original recording is in the public domain

Answer

A master license is not needed if the original sound recording is in the public domain, as no one holds exclusive rights to it.

Question 4

Under the Music Modernization Act (MMA) of 2018, which new entity was created to administer mechanical licensing for digital streaming?

Accepted Answer

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC)

Answer

The MMA established the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) to issue blanket mechanical licenses and distribute royalties to publishers and songwriters.

Question 5

A piano performance at a private party of 30 close friends is considered:

Accepted Answer

A private performance not requiring a public performance license

Answer

Copyright law's public performance requirement does not apply to small, private, non-commercial gatherings.

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