Financial Literacy for Music Creators – Songwriters Association of Canada

October 30, 2025

1 pm - 2 pm EDT

Online

Edwards Creative Law is collaborating with the Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) to host an online session “Financial Literacy for Music Creators” on Thursday, October 30 from 1 – 2pm EDT.

Presented by Byron Pascoe (Partner and Entertainment Lawyer at Edwards Creative Law) and Dan Gonzalez (Business Manager at DGL Ventures), this event is designed to empower songwriters and music creators with the financial tools and knowledge to build sustainable careers in today’s evolving music industry.

Webinar Highlights:

– Understanding income streams for Canadian music creators
– Basics of budgeting and financial planning
– Tax considerations for self-employed artists
– Tips on managing royalties and music-related revenues including regarding the artist-manager; artist-producer and label-artist relationships.
– Legal and business structures for music professionals with a focus on corporations, including reasons to incorporate, when to incorporate, corporate roles, decisions to make when incorporating, and costs.

Download the Presentation Slides

This webinar is free for S.A.C. members, while non-members are welcome to attend for a fee. All participants need to register here.

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Derek Diorio
Distinct Features
Derek Diorio
Distinct Features

15 Years of Trusted Legal Advice in a Complex Industry

I have worked with Edwards Creative Law for well over 15 years on numerous projects with both Mark and Byron. The advice and the guidance provided have saved my bacon more times than I can count. The entertainment business is tricky and there are no better people to help you navigate it.

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SandBay Entertainment
Sarah Fodey
SandBay Entertainment

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Highly recommend Edwards Creative Law. Mark, Byron, Ian, Gina, Erin and their wider team are thoughtful, knowledgeable entertainment partners who assist us in navigating the legal complexities of film and television production. They also allow for the process to be enjoyable and collaborative in nature. Five stars.

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Edwards Creative Law has been a fierce defender of my project’s rights and interests, and all while working within my needs and comfort. Engaging Byron as my entertainment lawyer has been one of the best decisions I made for my company. Highly recommend.

Bronwyn Szabo
Filmmaker, Screenwriter and Actor
Bronwyn Szabo
Filmmaker, Screenwriter and Actor

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Edwards Creative Law has been a fierce defender of my project’s rights and interests, and all while working within my needs and comfort. Engaging Byron as my entertainment lawyer has been one of the best decisions I made for my company. Highly recommend.

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