You know, even though I do not get paid for any of my performances, it has occured to me to that I might could should wonder about copyright use of some of the songs I play. I play exclusively at retirement homes for no pay, open mics for twice that, and once inawhile a school function, again for no pay and usually the event is a fundraiser. I might be adding some sessions in the local public schools, again for no pay. What should I do to make sure I am not hurting anyone? Or if I should play at some beans or books venue and somehow have money forced on me, what is the proper procedure to handle this issue?