Episode #134- Randy Ojeda- 4/21/2025

Randy Ojeda is an Entertainment Lawyer & the Founder of Randy Ojeda Law. Tune in, as Randy dives into his journey from music manager to music lawyer, what he’s learned from both sides of the industry, current trends in the Entertainment industry, the legal essentials every artist should know before releasing music, Copyrighting, Artificial Intelligence in Music, and being a Music Mentor at SXSW 2025 in Austin, TX... Everything But Politics!

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Timeline:

(00:00) Introduction to Randy Ojeda and Music Law

(02:51) Transitioning from Music Manager to Music Lawyer

(05:46) Navigating Music Distribution and Record Labels

(09:05) Building Relationships in the Music Industry

(11:48) The Importance of Community and Audience Building

(15:05) Key Mistakes Artists Make When Releasing Music

(18:10) Understanding Royalties and Copyrights

(21:01) Protecting Your Music Before Release

(23:51) Staying Updated in a Changing Industry

(28:17) Copyright Challenges in the Age of AI

(30:56) The Complexity of AI in Creative Industries

(32:36) Navigating AI Tools in Legal Practices

(34:51) The Future of Music and AI Integration

(37:04) Sync Licensing for Independent Artists

(39:44) Understanding Rights and Ownership in Music

(41:19) The Importance of Clear Agreements

(48:35) The Rewards of Supporting Artists

(49:59) Changing Perspectives on Streaming and Royalties

(51:31) The Future of Music Consumption

(53:14) Building Community in the Music Industry