Thank you so much for taking time to address this issue. As a writer, I CANNOT STAND people who steal from others.

Thank you much for this. I am a professional musician 65 years old. I do copyright my music before I release it but I was telling a friend of mine in the studio, a few days back, that my songs are protected once I record them and there's a time stamp on it that gives the creative date proving me correct. Thank you for the additional info on the legalities of all this without having to pay legal fees. LOL

The sooner the copyright, the better. The only drawback is that many people, like myself, want to get a bunch of songs done in order to copyright them all at once for a single fee, as opposed to paying for every individual song. Then you're going to have one song laying around for a while as you come up with 9 more. And if you're copywriting the performance as well as the composition, it's going to take a bit longer because you want to do a perfect job on the recordings. Also, very important, keep in mind that the rules have changed today and that you cannot copyright an unlimited number of songs all at once. Now you can only copyright 10 items at once, and one of those items has to be the overall title of your work. In other words, the title plus 9 songs, so technically you're only getting 9 in that bundle. There are a few tricks to get around that, such as sticking a couple songs together and copywriting them as a medley. I just submitted a copyright for 16 songs. I had no choice but to do it twice and pay double the fee. I did the first eight songs and then the second eight songs. And yes, I've hidden all of this stuff from everyone on the entire planet prior to submitting to the copyright office. Seriously, don't even let your friends hear any of this stuff until you've submitted it. Because they could borrow from it without even consciously realizing that they're doing it.

Such complicated subject, so clearly explained in just over 7 minutes. Great! Thank you

Thank you for the information🙌🏻 Your delivery of message was awesome, great energy !

That was one of the most helpful videos I’ve watched on this topic. I’ve watched so many videos and a lot are good, but long winded and missing pieces. This was concise, and all encompassing. Thank you for explaining everything, especially that last bit about the three months and statutory damages and attorneys fees. That was awesome. Thank you! “Now, take in mind, this is coming from an attorney.”

You rock! Seriously, a great video - clear,concise & enjoyable to learn from. Thank you!

You go on, my bruthah! Nice video, thanks for the info. I could have used you several years ago! Keep on keeping on!

Amazing job on clarification of copyrights and the legal benefits of copyright registration; particularly the "3 month rule".

Very informative, clear, and professional. This guy seems like the real deal!

Damn that was good!!!!! Rwal thorough. I'm not even having any issues but i feel at ease now anyway lol. Thank you

Thank you, I needed this, I'm making a debut album, and I'm confused about copyright, this video helped clear up those misconceptions

Thank you so much! This helps me so much, I'm excited to start finally sharing my originals!

Thank you! You answered 3 questions I had about this subject with clear concise easy to understand explanations. Wish you were in my state! ;)

thanx for the excellent video!!as a songwriter\player of 45 yrs -those were my questionsthanx and keep on educating us thanx aaron

Million dollar game... you are appreciated.

Awesome explanation for one of the biggest questions on musician's rights - thanks for the video!

dude you're awesome I am definitely subscribing to your Channel. I did not know all this I have been so adamant to put my stuff out there now that I know federal law protects me either way it gives me a deeper sense of security thank you bro for putting this on here God bless you.

Peace and 3lessings. Thanks for explaining all of these answers to many people's questions concerning Music Copyright/Music Law.

Thank you Lorenzo for the info it’s great seeing you live your dream my Freind . I’m a truck driver by trade but I love music . Look forward to more videos.

I usually make two copies of my lyrics/poems or whatever and then go to my local court house and get both copies notarize for free and then go to the post office and mail one copy to myself. That insures that my lyrics and envelope are dated. And its also good to put your music on a junk drive, dated and label for extra extra backup.

Thank you so much this is what made me hesitant about my music but now I'm ready to let the world here my jams!!!

Wow thank you sooooo much for clearing that up brother......

Great info. im an aspiring Lyric writer and this was helpful.

The very best...ACE! Thank you, Lorenzo.

Hey Lorenzo Im a musician from new york and I wanted to ask you if you could do a follow up video to music copyright law since its been three years since this video, just to update us on the ins and outs and what has changed as of late. Thanks best regards

Thank you so much. These are all the things that I thought. Needed to be sure. You made it so simple. And simple is always great! Blessings

Thank you for your input, you answered all my questions and some. Really appreciate your help

This video was exactly what I needed. Thank you!!!

I'm so glad I found this video. I have some fools who are trying to steal my music at this moment laying claim to them. I copyright my songs that were released on an album in 1980, they are now in 2016 trying to lay claim to these songs. Thanks so much for your video.

Thank you thank you thank you Lorenzo!!! Great wisdom for us all musicians

Wow! Thank you so much for the infos about copyrights! Really appreciate!!!

You just helped me with an assignment for my paralegal class. Thanks!

Excellent advice. Thank you so much!

Thanks for the video! Very awesome and sweet advice! Much appreciated!

I love and appreciate the information you have in this video. Thank you very much.

Thank you for the info!

Bro, thanks for sharing this info!

my nigga my nigga my nigga.. if anybody fuck with my work im taking u to court with me!!!!!!

Thanks For openin my eyes

Factual and very quality information! Thanks for this Lorenzo.

MinorityReportLaw thanks !!!! this is a great information

Real boss business 💯💯 very informative thanks alot!!!

Preciate dat bro... ii got all that in my head now...💯💯💯 much respect to you...

Great job, Mr. Banks. Thank you

You are awesome! Thanks so much for the info, Mr Banks! Really well done explanation! You made my day!:)

Excellent...Best copyright advice I have heard!!!

Thanks a lot brother very educational

Thank for the information brother...appreciation

Thanks for the great video! So so helpful for musicians like me! I didn't know of the 3 month condition at all, and I've already copyrighted my music!

Mr. Banks thank you for your beautifully explained knowledge for us all

thank you brotha i learned alot great info for artists

Just perfect! Thank you sir!

Thanks great information.

Thank you so much Attorney for this information.I am a simple person but given a gift to create my own songs even I din’t have any knowledge in music.By watching music theory in you tube I learned to accompany my songs.I tried to published in you tube but I am not sure I am doing the right thing because it always takes me 3 times uploading a video because if I want to watch it the video was deleted by you tube.I am trying to learn more how to protect my music.Thanks a lot.

Great video Lorenzo, thank you.

Thanks for great info sir!

Great concise video. Thanks!

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

This was incredibly valuable!! Thank you so much! :) Extremely professional. Right to the point. Thank you! :)

Thank you for being honest . People post things to intimidate people and not inform them

Good info my brother 🤜🏾🤛🏾

This was SO helpful, thank you!!

thank you Lorenzo, very good information

Thank you so much for all this great information. I have so many new songs now and have not been able to copyright each one yet. Have a couple co authors and this makes it more complicated. I think I can sleep better tonight knowing my copyright is automatic. I am still going to copyright my music.

Great information to know. Subbed.

Thank you for your free information. It was definitely helpful in this particular situation. I was a little overwhelmed in regards to a song I've been working on. My has been on me about the song so what I've been doing is keeping a note book next to me. When I wake up during the night time. I get right to it. Unfortunately we live in a money hungry lying society. It's difficult to take such imperative data serious. Any way thank you so much. I appreciate you. Keep up the wonderful work. God bless

Thank you for sharing. I feel more comfortable to upload my music on the internet now.

u liberated me ...thx...ive wated for so long to hear this

thanks for the value!

Such a well done informative video.. Ty!

i love this brother. bringing artist out of the dark ages of recording and or any medium of digital copyright protection. i never thought about the time stamps of the files... his points validate the exact case in Capitol Records llc v. Redigi Inc. !

Really Really Appreciate this Video. Thanks A Billion!

Thank you so much for this. Really helpful.

Very instructive video. Solid content, thank you!

This was really helpful thank you so much.

This was very helpful thank you.

that was amazing info! thanks

Fantastic! Thank you, Esquire.

Thank You you are much needed

I like your final word : Fight for those who can't fight for themselves. I will try to do just that more and more in my life.

Very informative. Thank you very much Mr. Banks. Peace

Lorenzo Thank U that was a very helpful vid and U R very articulate nice suit also!!.

Thanks. This video is very helpful.

Excellent info ...thanks so much

Much Appreciated.

Damn this was great and very informative. Subbing

Just what I was needing to know, thanks.

You just helped me so much, i am going thru this with someone right now.

Thank you Lorenzo

DAMN! I generally don't have much good to say about lawyers but you sir are a breath of fresh air! Thank you for making this video. I will take your advice to hart! Very well presented and in laymen's terms. Easy to understand even for a county hill billy like me. Love that accent! God Bless.

Awesome! Thanks!

Great video. Sharing with our music talent. Thank you :)

You special, great video 👌🏽 very well put!

thanks for the information !!very useful!

Thank you so much!!

Thanks a lot,cos i'm downloading my OWN produced music on my channel ...needed to know this.

Very insightful king I'm subscribed thank you 42

Great Information

Thank You!