Not paying attention to copyright laws in music can cause some big problems, like:

1. Legal Issues:

   • You could face fines that go as high as $150,000 for each time you break copyright rules.
   • More than 90% of the time, people who break copyright laws end up getting penalized.

2. Money Loss:

   • In 2020, music creators lost about $2.65 billion because others used their music without permission.

3. Damage to Reputation:

   • About 60% of artists say they lose trust from their friends and peers after having copyright problems.

It's really important to understand copyright rules. This helps everyone make music in a fair and honest way.