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FAQ - What is the best song ownership arrangement for a band in which only one member writes the songs?

Obviously, the best arrangement is for the person who writes the songs to have it clearly stated that they wrote the songs. Consult an attorney with specific knowledge about intellectual property. You need to get a clear agreement as to who owns what.

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I’m writing with someone else. How and when do you decide how to split up a song? Do you divide a song up by music and lyrics?

It varies depending on the co-writing situation. What is important is that all writers as a collective agree on the decision.

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