Music Contracts are one of the most important documents you will ever sign. They include a wide range of agreements; ranging from live performances to recording agreements. However they all share something in common. They can make or break your career. If you are not careful the company or club etc. will tip the agreement [...]
One of the keys to your success as a musician is, knowing how to start your own record label. Sometimes this can be quite a challenge you will need to think carefully and long term before taking any decisions. Your name will in effect be your business name and as such it will need to [...]
A Music Contract is an artist’s best friend. There are so many reasons to get an agreement in writing with your prospective employer. Admittedly if you are a virtually unknown band trying to get a gig from a rather reluctant club, it may be difficult to negotiate something in writing. On the other hand it [...]
I’ve written a couple songs for my demo but my friends tell me I should get them copyrighted first before I submit it to anyone. Is copyrighting stuff really necessary? Where do I go to do it?
– David McKinney, Salt Lake City, UT
Believe it or not, this is one of the most asked questions I [...]