Lawrence Ferrara is Professor of Music and Music Education at New York University’s Steinhardt School. He is an expert in music copyright law, and frequently consults with major artists and record labels on copyright issues.
Dr. Lawrence Ferrara, Professor and Director of Music and Performing Arts at New York University's Steinhardt School, gives closing remarks on the Learning Overtures: Finland Symposium.
Dr. Lawrence Ferrara, Professor and Director, Music and Performing Arts, at NYU's Steinhardt School opens the Learning Overtures: Finland with a welcome to the participants and attendees of the symposium.
Lawrence Ferrara of New York University describes what a compulsory license is, when it applies, and when a compulsory license request may actually be denied. He also shares his thoughts on the future of music and compulsory licenses, especially in regard to sampling and emerging technology.
Lawrence Ferrara from NYU talks about different types of copyright law. He discusses infringement, publishing rights, master recordings and defines sampling. When sampling, he advices that no matter how minimal the amount you use, you should always get a license. Dr. Ferrara uses several real life examples and talks about common misconceptions about sampling such as the four measure rule.
This is the opening session for Learning Overtures: Finland at New York University. The Chorus of Sibelius Senior High School begins the session with a musical greeting, followed by a welcome from Dr. Lawrence Ferrara and an overview of music education in Finland by speaker Timo Klimettinen.
