True or False: In songwriting, lyrics always come before melody
False
100
Which instrument do you typically record first in a rock band session
Drums
100
Each time an artist's fan buys a CD or purchases an iTunes download, the artist earns a ________
Royalty
100
My duties include creating and dispersing day sheets/ itinerary to artist and crew, ensuring the artist arrives at venue on time, overseeing load in and sound check, confirming venue and hotel reservations, and collecting and dispersing per diems to band members and crew
tour manager
200
True or False: As an artist, its a good idea to only post a status update only a few times a month
False
200
As a songwriter, you automatically have a __________ once you compose a song and have it in a tangible form such as sheet music or a recording
Copyright
200
This program is the industry standard in audio production. It is made by Avid
Pro Tools
200
Name one of the five rights you get from owning a copyright
Reproduce the work, distribute copies of the work, perform the work publicly, make a derivative work, display the work publicly
200
I typically earn 15-20% of my artist's gross earnings. My duties are extensive and include advising artists with major business decisions, helping artists hire the right team (band members, producers, tour managers, business managers), overseeing their work, and promoting the artist
artist manager
300
Name 5 things a band should have on their Facebook page
Bio, Location, Booking Agent, Manager, Members, Photos, Updates of CD releases, show dates, links to other social media and website, etc.
300
Name three parts of a basic song
Intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge, outro
300
An electronic device the engineer uses in a recording studio to combine, route, change timbre, and/or dynamics of audio signals
Sound board, mixing desk, mixing console, mixer, audio mixer, etc.
300
This kind of license is needed to synchronize a music composition in relation with audio-visual images on movies and tv
synch license
300
I work with music promoters and venue operators to schedule bands' gigs/concerts/tours
Agent
400
Name 2 social media sites that can host recordings of your music
True or False: A songwriter can also be a publisher
True
400
Room where engineer records and later mixes the music
Control Room
400
Name a PRO (performing rights organization) that helps songwriters and publishers get paid for the usage of their music by collecting performance royalties
ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC
400
I may be expensive, but I am important! I draft and negotiate contracts, help clients to understand those contracts and terminology, and enforce your intellectual property rights
music attorney
500
______ and ______ are the two social media sites with over 1 billion monthly users
What is YouTube and Facebook
500
Typically, how does a publishing company split royalties between themselves and a songwriter
50/50
500
Place where drummer/vocalist/guitarist is acoustically isolated
Isolation Booth
500
A Hannah Montana fan buys her song for $1. In a typical publishing deal, how much does the publisher keep for themselves?
50 cents
500
I ensure songwriters, composers, and performers receive payment when their music is used commercially