Copyright & Creative Commons


  1. View the video A Fair(y) Use Tale.


  1. Read this MEJ article titled Understanding Copyright and Fair Use in the Music Classroom. Also, explore other NAfME resources on copyright, including performance rights and posting music performances online.


  1. Learn about Creative Commons by reading Creative Commons: A Short Guide to Creative Commons for Creative Music Educators and by watching the video below.


  1. Visit the Public Domain Sherpa.

  2. Explore these Resources for Creative Commons and Other Copyright Friendly Media. Utilize them in your WebQuest.

  3. Download Resources from the Music Publishers Association on Copyright