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Media and entertainment lawyers specialize in the legal aspect of the entertainment industry. Whether it’s a film, television show, or music production, an entertainment lawyer can help artists and creators protect their rights. Here we will explore what exactly an entertainment lawyer does and how they can be valuable to your business.

What does an entertainment lawyer do?

An entertainment lawyer is knowledgeable about the laws that govern media and entertainment production. This includes copyright law, contract law, trademark law, intellectual property law, licensing agreements, broadcasting regulations, censorship laws, labour laws, tax issues relating to production costs and royalties. These professionals also advise on negotiating contracts with agents and producers, and litigate disputes between parties involved in creative projects.

How to hire an entertainment lawyer?

When hiring an entertainment lawyer it is important to consider a number of things before making your decision. Firstly, you should look at their experience in the industry, as this will give you an indication of how knowledgeable they are when it comes to legal matters relating to media and entertainment production. You’ll also want to make sure that they have good communication skills, so that you feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues with them, and that they will be able to represent your interests in court or in negotiations with other parties involved in a project.

Types of cases handled by an entertainment lawyer

The types of cases handled by an entertainment lawyer will vary depending on the individual practice, but generally fall into several categories, including contract disputes over intellectual property rights; copyright infringement claims; negotiating music publishing deals; resolving disputes for musicians; resolving disputes for actors or actresses; preparing documents for talent agencies or management companies; drafting scripts for films or television shows; advising on union-related matters such as wage disputes; advising on public relations matters involving celebrities or high-profile personalities; defending clients against defamation claims brought against them by others in the industry such as journalists or bloggers, etc.

Benefits of using an entertainment lawyer

Navigating legal issues relating to media and entertainment productions can be tricky, especially as there are often no established precedents due to the constant introduction of new technology into the industry as a whole. As such, having a professional who specialises in these types of cases can provide invaluable assistance in dealing with complex issues that arise during the production process, such as obtaining clearances from third party owners of copyrighted material or resolving disputes between multiple parties involved in a project, such as co-producers, etc. Also, because they understand all facets of the field better than someone unfamiliar with its nuances, using one could save time and money down the line if litigation becomes necessary, instead of relying solely on general knowledge which isn’t always sufficient when tackling complicated legal situations related to media creation/distribution activities, etc.

Conclusion

In conclusion, an entertainment lawyer is essential for anyone looking to produce content in this area, whether it’s film, television, music, theatre etc. Having one ensures that all aspects relating to copyrighted works are addressed properly & efficiently allowing creators peace of mind knowing their work is protected & taking advantage of opportunities available without getting lost in the paperwork & other related formalities required to make everything official compliant with applicable legislation governing various aspects of industry operations worldwide today tomorrow future too!

01/24/07 Awake, featuring two more songs from Eric Mouquet of Deep Forest. Eric and Josh’s first collaboration brought together Remember When it Rained and Never Let Go on the album Closer (2003), which sold more than 5 millions copies in the US.

On Josh’s second album he was given some room to experiment on songs like Never Let Go which was completely different than any of the music he had performed before. On Awake, Josh wanted to experiment even more, shifting himself further from classical and closer to pop.

Production on Awake began in early 2006 at Eric’s studio in France. Eric had composed a few song ideas in anticipation for Josh’s visit, and when he arrived they spent a couple days working in the studio, composing the title song Awake and Machine. The song Awake is a soft, somewhat solemn ballad along the lines of Remember When it Rained, with Josh playing piano again, accompanied by some light strings and subtle synth pads. It’s surprising and unfortunate that the title song, and a song that many of Josh’s fan’s have named as a favorite, is only available as a bonus track on the special CD/DVD edition.

The second song they composed, was a chance for the two to experiment. Machine is quite a contrast from the other music on the album. Although the song isn’t officially under the name Deep Forest, it certainly has some unmistakable Deep Forest qualities, like the prominent flute samples, muffled ethnic voices, and electronic programming. Machine was completed in the summer when Eric flew to L.A. to record with a dream-team of artists, including Herbie Hancock on his beloved Rhodes electric piano, and trumpets from Tower of Power. The eclectic sound could be described as electro-funk with a small touch of world music. The composition’s interesting sound apparently worried Warner Music, and Josh had to fight to get it on the album.

Josh Groban has continued his successful career with Awake which has already sold 1.6 million albums just under 3 months. Eric said, ” The collaboration was very constructive and creative, Josh spent 2 weeks in my studio and we did a lot of music together, not only the 2 songs you know of, but a lot of improvisations and research. I will meet him next week in Paris , I’m sure we will continue to work together as we have a lot of music complicity! As a singer, he is terrific! His voice is a dream in the studio, so easy and so beautiful! “.

Josh Groban has returned with his much anticipated third album, featuring two more songs from Eric Mouquet of Deep Forest. Eric and Josh’s first collaboration brought together Remember When it Rained and Never Let Go on the album Closer (2003), which sold more than 5 millions copies in the US.On Josh’s second album he was given some room to experiment on songs like Never Let Go which was completely different than any of the music he had performed before. On, Josh wanted to experiment even more, shifting himself further from classical and closer to pop.Production onbegan in early 2006 at Eric’s studio in France.

Eric had composed a few song ideas in anticipation for Josh’s visit, and when he arrived they spent a couple days working in the studio, composing the title song Awake and Machine. The song Awake is a soft, somewhat solemn ballad along the lines of Remember When it Rained, with Josh playing piano again, accompanied by some light strings and subtle synth pads. It’s surprising and unfortunate that the title song, and a song that many of Josh’s fan’s have named as a favorite, is only available as a bonus track on the special CD/DVD edition.The second song they composed, was a chance for the two to experiment. Machine is quite a contrast from the other music on the album. Although the song isn’t officially under the name Deep Forest, it certainly has some unmistakable Deep Forest qualities, like the prominent flute samples, muffled ethnic voices, and electronic programming.

Machine was completed in the summer when Eric flew to L.A. to record with a dream-team of artists, including Herbie Hancock on his beloved Rhodes electric piano, and trumpets from Tower of Power. The eclectic sound could be described as electro-funk with a small touch of world music. The composition’s interesting sound apparently worried Warner Music, and Josh had to fight to get it on the album.Josh Groban has continued his successful career with Awake which has already sold 1.6 million albums just under 3 months. Eric said, “”.

We spent a hot, sweaty summer’s night at the studio of Graham Hadley recording a couple of new tunes that have found their way into our setlist in recent weeks. Of course, the best way to experience them is to see us live and in the flesh, but while we are all off working on our tans, have a listen, and let us know what you think….

OK, so it’s taken a bit longer than it should have, but these are worth waiting for! Photo’s of Brace Yourself during their (almost) winning performance at last year’s RPI X-Factor competition, at Cargo in Shoreditch.

Following our creditable 3rd place finish in the X-Factor, we’re out and about in Twickenham this weekend – come down to see us at The London Road on Saturday night…we’ll be kicking off around 9.30pm but come down a bit earlier and buy us all a drink if you feel so inclined. We play better that way….

One Direction we may not be (and anyone who’s seen us play may attend to the fact that we may no longer qualify as being a boy band….), but Brace Yourself have entered into a somewhat more niche version of the X-Factor (http://www.gemserv.com/rpi-x/home )! Aimed at raising money for Mencap and City Gateway, the RPI-X Factor gives bands a chance to play in front of a real live audience on a proper stage at a fantastic evening at Cargo, in Shoreditch, London, on 20th September. Tickets are available at the website linked below, but we have to get through to the finals first, and that’s where you come in. Can you please take a minute to head to (http://www.gemserv.com/rpi-x/demos) , have a listen to our demo, and make a vote for us? Once you’ve voted, drop me a line and if we get through to the final, 1 lucky person will get 2 free tickets to this highlight of the year’s social calendar…. Thanks in advance for your support, and get voting!

Yes, the news you’ve all been waiting for. No, Simon Cowell hasn’t been chocked by his ever rising waistband, and rumours that Cheryl Cole has agreed to be our first groupie are sadly mistaken… Two weeks back we spent a night at Graham Hadley’s Pink Usagi (http://www.facebook.com/pinkusagistudios) studio recording a new demo. We went in to record three songs and came away with six, such was the power of the force flowing through us that night. Or the hangovers that were afflicting at least two of the band. Anyway, fresh as the night they were recorded, no overdubs or studio gloss, this is the sound of Brace Yourself live, without the downside of actually having to see us in the flesh…

The Redback, host to more than one Brace Yourself “band meeting” and one of the few remaining proper bespoke venues for cover bands in London, has been closed down due to licencing issues. Rumours that this was related to one of the aforementioned band meetings cannot be substantiated… Hitler’s reaction to the closure of the Redback…

If you happened to part of the wonderful audience at The Shakespeare on Friday night, or want to get a feel for what a night out with Brace Yourself will sound like, we’ve put together a playlist based on our current set. Of course, these are the originals and a pale imitation of what you’ll hear when you come to see us, but it’ll give you an idea of what to expect…

To use an over-used phrase, I was forced to think outside the box with one of my young students this fall. He has now had a year and a half of lessons but can barely read any notes. Being strongly focused on literacy myself, I tried everything I knew to get him reading notes. I knew he was having reading issues at school as well, but I still wanted to see some small measure of progress in this area.

Finally, I suggested to his mother that he might need glasses, as was the case with another student of mine this fall, and her reply sent me in a completely different direction. She is afraid he might be dyslexic – which would explain to me some of the “mistakes” he’s been making regularly. She still wants him to continue piano lessons and for me to help him however I can. I came up with a plan to take the stress off the note-reading issue, while still giving him some solid skills and, more importantly at this stage, enjoyment and imagination. Here’s what I’ve been doing lately with him:

•  Improvising –

This is not my area of expertise but, fortunately, Forrest Kinney has given us a fabulous set of books and information to release this spirit in those of us who are tied to the printed page, and to teach it to our students. At a Pattern Play workshop I attended last year, Kinney mentioned that with some students, he doesn’t even try to teach them to read in the first year. He lets them experience the sound, awakes the imagination, and teaches surprisingly much theory this way.

I had already done some duet improve with this student – it was always his favourite thing to do – but now I’m teaching him to go solo, as Kinney has laid it out in the Pattern Play books. I showed him a couple of things to stimulate his imagination like a bird’s call by trilling up high, and thunder by rumbling down low. His mother responded a few days after this by saying he had a new enthusiasm and couldn’t wait to get to the piano.

• Rhythm drills –

already an area where we had made progress last year – but I figure this is also teaching some reading without having to deal with the whole staff.

• Manipulatives –

in the form of the Pianotekneek Notebook. There’s a good reason why teachers of the first few grades in school use manipulatives. It’s easier to understand, and easier for the student to see immediate results. This product consists of many note-name and rhythm-name note-shaped magnets, as well as magnetic boards printed with a keyboard, grand staff, etc. to teach everything from steps and skips and note names, to the circle of 5ths, to complex rhythm, to triadic harmony. The website shows ideas for how it can be used, and it comes with instructions and suggestions for activities and games.

• Note-reading and playing real pieces –

I’m not abandoning this altogether. The Pianotekneek system is all colour-coded. Each letter name has its own colour. I had already made an Alphabet Drill that corresponds to the colours in Pianotekneek. This student, with his very good memory, had memorized the colour scheme before any other students. I’m circling as many notes with the appropriately-coloured pencil crayon as I need to.

I’m no expert on learning styles, but so far this plan seems to be working – both for my student and for me.