http://www.artistshousemusic.org/people/Todd+Brabec The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/about+ascap About ASCAPTodd Brabec is the Vice President and Director of Membership for the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). He talks about the duties of ASCAP. ASCAP goes to the user, arranges for a license to be acquired, negotiates the money, collects the money, and pays the respective individuals. Also in this segment, Brabec shares how excessive monies are divided. ASCAP looks at each area in which their licensed. Using information collected by data services, the money is divided according to number of performances. Brabec also discusses the founding of ASCAP. Writers and publishers founded ASCAP. It is the only field that pays writers directly. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/about+ascap#comment Music Companies How does ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC differ? What does ASCAP, SESAC and BMI do? ASCAP Performing Rights Organizations Todd Brabec Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 325 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/the+difference+between+ascap+and+bmi The Difference between ASCAP and BMITodd Brabec is the Vice President and Director of Membership for the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). He talks about the differences between ASCAP and BMI. One of the main differences is the reason each organization was founded. ASCAP is a writer and publisher owned organization dedicated to enforcing the copyright law. BMI is a corporation owned by the broadcasting industry. The two organizations also differ in other ways such as payment formulas. Also in this segment, Brabec stresses the affiliation regulations. Writers have to join one or the other. However, writers are free to switch to the other organization. The significance of a good relationship with foreign societies is covered as well. Brabec also focuses on the importance of having a contact at the performing rights organization (PRO). Also in this segment, he offers some advice. Brabec recommends knowing information such as the PRO's philosophy and if they pay correctly in certain areas. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/the+difference+between+ascap+and+bmi#comment How does ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC differ? What does ASCAP, SESAC and BMI do? ASCAP Performing Rights Organizations Todd Brabec Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 326 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/the+fee+for+ascaps+services The Fee for ASCAP's ServicesTodd Brabec is the Vice President and Director of Membership for the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). He talks about the fee for ASCAP's services. Though it varies by year, Brabec claims it's around thirteen percent. He also explains why ASCAP takes a fee. ASCAP takes a fee because they are a nonprofit association. Writers and publishers own ASCAP simply by joining. Also in this segment, Brabec shares the expenses paid for by ASCAP. ASCAP provides all the surveys and expenses of operation, such as litigation. The remaining dollars are split up evenly between writers and publishers based on their performances. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/the+fee+for+ascaps+services#comment Industry Organizations How does ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC differ? Performing Rights Organizations Todd Brabec Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 327 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/music+money+and+success Music, Money, and SuccessTodd Brabec is the Vice President and Director of Membership for the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). He introduces his brother, Jeff. Jeff Brabec is the Vice President of Business Affairs at Chrysalis Music Publishing. Todd Brabec also presents their book, Music, Money, and Success. The brothers began the book in the '70s when they both worked at ASCAP. They decided to fill the void of information about the music business. Brabec explains that through the years, they gathered material from people already in the industry. Also in this segment, he covers how the Deems Taylor Award worked as a catalyst for the book. The brothers began writing articles and won the Deems Taylor Award. By doing so, they attracted the attention of Schirmer Books, the recipient of the book award. The book came out in 1994. The subjects of the book are covered as well. The book covers every area of music, including publishing, PROs, contracts, and film. Brabec points out that they are not against giving dollar signs. He goes over the cover as an example - an income chart demonstrating where writers and publishers make money. Brabec also states that the book is used at numerous universities. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/music+money+and+success#comment Entrepreneurship What books can help me? ASCAP Resources Todd Brabec Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 328 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/todd+brabec+of+ascap+on+exploiting+what+you+have Todd Brabec of ASCAP on: Exploiting What You HaveTodd Brabec, Executive Vice President of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), discusses the importance of entrepreneurship and strategic thinking to aspiring artists today. He notes some practices that are common in the hip-hop world that he feels could be put to wider use. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/todd+brabec+of+ascap+on+exploiting+what+you+have#comment Entrepreneurship ASCAP Entrepreneurship Todd Brabec Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 329 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/performance+royalties+for+films Performance Royalties for FilmsTodd Brabec is the Vice President and Director of Membership for the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). He talks about the 1948 decision. ASCAP had an exclusive contract with their writers. Thus, ASCAP had to be the negotiating party for the writers in all circumstances. The 1948 decision ruled that as an antitrust violation however. Brabec explains that current contracts allow writers and publishers to bypass ASCAP or BMI and directly license to users. Also in this segment, Brabec covers the decision's effect on motion picture monies in the United States. Since the provision remained from the decision, motion pictures do not pay money in the United States. He emphasizes that performance royalties for films are a major source of income in foreign territories. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/performance+royalties+for+films#comment How do royalties work? ASCAP Performance Royalties Todd Brabec Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 330 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/when+does+one+need+an+ascap+license When Does one need an ASCAP License?Todd Brabec is the Vice President and Director of Membership for the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). He talks about when an individual needs a license. Whenever music is used for anything outside the home, such as a department store or dentist office, permission must be given. A license must be acquired and a payment made. Brabec explains that the decision of whether ASCAP or BMI collects the money and negotiates the fee depends on the writer of the composition being performed. Whichever organization the writer is affiliated with settles the license. Also in this segment, Brabec discusses negotiating licenses. ASCAP deals with all different users of music. Each license is negotiated separately. For instance, university licenses depend on the number of full time students enrolled. Reciprocal agreements are covered as well. The main countries of the world have their own performing rights organization. Since American writers and publishers receive a lot of their money from outside of the United States, ASCAP has agreements with the PROs of the world. When ASCAP writers are performed outside of the US, the foreign PROs collect as if the American writers were part of their own society. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/when+does+one+need+an+ascap+license#comment Industry Organizations How does ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC differ? What does ASCAP, SESAC and BMI do? ASCAP Licensing Performing Rights Organizations Todd Brabec Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 331 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/what+should+a+publisher+be+doing+for+you What Should a Publisher Be Doing For You?Todd Brabec, Executive Vice President of ASCAP, discusses what a publisher does for an artist, from aggressively exploiting an artist’s catalog to collecting and dividing revenues properly. He also describes a few alternatives to traditional publishing deals. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/what+should+a+publisher+be+doing+for+you#comment Publishing Legal ASCAP Publishing Todd Brabec Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 332 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/ascap+resources ASCAP ResourcesTodd Brabec is the Vice President and Director of Membership for the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). He talks about Music, Money, Success, and the Movies. It is a pamphlet covering all the different types of deals in film, such as underscores. Brabec also introduces Music and Money. It is a booklet about the areas that are profitable for writers and publishers. The websites of ASCAP and BMI are recommended as well. ASCAP.com offers an array of useful materials, such as summary articles written by Todd and Jeff Brabec. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/ascap+resources#comment Industry Organizations What books can help me? What does ASCAP, SESAC and BMI do? ASCAP Performing Rights Organizations Resources Todd Brabec Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 333 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/pro+advice+for+film+composers Pro Advice for Film ComposersTodd Brabec is the Vice President and Director of Membership for the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). He talks about the close relationship between video games and film, the types of music in films, and the skills necessary for a songwriter or film composer. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/pro+advice+for+film+composers#comment Arranging ASCAP Film/TV Scoring Songs in Films Songwriting Todd Brabec Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 334 at