Copyright Law: A Users Guide for Music Educators
NAfME helps music teachers navigate Copyright law for the use in music classrooms and for music student performances. The Copyright Center offers a variety of resources – from how to post student performances online to understanding copyright law to teaching students about copyrights.
Licensing Information
Performance Rights for NAfME Members
Understanding Copyright Law
Posting Music Performances Online
Helpful Links
Frequently Asked Questions from Music Teachers
Teaching Music Students about Copyright
Note: NAfME does not presume to give legal advice. If you have technical questions about possible legalities of a copyright, speak to your school’s principal or district’s music supervisor for advice on legal counsel, or contact Harry Fox Agency or the Music Publishers’ Association.
The Copyright Center is Presented by:
National Association for Music Education
ASCAP Foundation
Copyright Society of the USA
Music Teachers National Association
National Association of Secondary School Principals
National Association of Elementary School Principals
National School Boards Association
U.S. Register of Copyrights
American Bar Association