How do you license your music as an independent artist? How do you register songs with the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) and how do you gain access to others’ music for your creative work? What are some key elements of having license-ready music? Join Lawyers for the Creative Arts and entertainment attorney Odell Mitchell III for an engaging session on music licensing and the basics of the MLC. We’ll cover licensing your music and the music of others, royalties, basic terminology of licensing, and how revenue flows. The seminar will include a question and answer session. About the Speaker: Odell Mitchell III, Thirdinline Legal Odell Mitchell III practices in the heart of Chicago, IL. He earned a BM in Music Business and an independent study in graphic design from Millikin University. He earned his JD from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law. Founder of Thirdinline, Odell is a triple threat. Prior to founding the firm, he worked in the music industry as a musician, producer, and creative director. As a musician and visual artist, himself, he understands the needs of the creative entrepreneur firsthand. With over 10 years of experience in the arts and entertainment industries, Odell is pleased to unite his passions of creativity and the law to provide excellent legal services to other entertainment, business, and creative professionals. More at www.thirdinlinelegal.com
