Do you need a contract to play music?

Depends…. Now that you’ve started to get some paying gigs or are performing on tour with your band, you will need to handle the artist contract requirements for your live-performing music business.

When to use an agreement with an artist?

This is a general form that may be used in instances when a music producer is collaborating with a recording artist to create a recording. This particular agreement shows the producer creating the “beats”, and the artist both performs and is the songwriter. Why is it so important?

When do you need a songwriter collaboration agreement?

Songwriter Collaboration Agreement What is it? This is a general form that may be used in instances when two (or more) songwriters are collaborating to write a musical composition. This particular agreement shows the writers administering their own shares. Why is it so important? Without the splits clearly defined, there is a chance for a dispute.

What’s the procedure for signing a music contract?

The procedure for signing if you aren’t in the same room, is to send two copies of the contract out unsigned for the Promoter to look over. Sometimes they will write in changes, or cross something out, which is why you should only sign it AFTER they have signed it.

Do you need a written music management agreement?

A formal written agreement can’t make an artist and manager a better fit with each other. However, the process of discussing a music management agreement can help an artist and manager think about certain issues that they may not have just yet.

This is a general form that may be used in instances when a music producer is collaborating with a recording artist to create a recording. This particular agreement shows the producer creating the “beats”, and the artist both performs and is the songwriter. Why is it so important?

What’s the best way to sign a music contract?

For specific legal questions, always consult with a trusted and qualified Music Attorney.) Try our brand new Music Career Finder! While it’s true verbal agreements can be legally binding (it helps if you have witnesses), the gold standard for contracts is the written agreement.

Is there such a thing as a standard music contract?

Although there is no truly “standard” agreement, many music business contracts begin as “form” agreements before the terms are negotiated.