Professional Musician's Legal Companion

Name: Professional Musician's Legal Companion
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ISBN: 9781932929010

ISBN-10: 1932929010

ISBN-13: 9781932929010

Edition: 2005

Authors: Michael Aczon

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Avoid the legal pratfalls musicians often fall into when navigating the rough waters of the music industry. Attorney Michael Aczon delivers common-sense understanding to his readers by explaining what to sign, what not to sign, what common music and other entertainment contract language means (in plain English) and when to seek the advice of a qualified music industry attorney. Whether you are new to the music business, or an experienced professional, The Musician's Legal Companion will teach you something you don't know, confirm what you do and help you avoid legal headaches so you can concentrate on your music (business!).

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 5/17/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



Introduction


Pre-Production


How to Use This Book


A Legal Primer


Personal Rights


Property Rights


Trademark and Copyright


The Four Agreements


Recording Artist Agreements


What Is Included in the Catalog?


Who Owns What?


Administration Rights


Songwriting Commitment


Advances and Recoupments


Varations on a Theme: The Timing of Your Publishing Deal


Reversions, Revisions, and Restrictions


Artist Agreements


Background Material


Exclusive versus Non-Exclusive


Contract or Lockdown?


Creative Control


Promotional Commitments


Royalties and Advances


Recoupable Costs


Royalties Revisited


Alternatives: Independent Record Companies


Alternatives: Production Agreements


Alternatives: Development Deals


Artist-Management Agreements


Development


Paying the Piper


Packaging


Industry Promotion


Expansion


The Exit Plan


Performance Agreements


Scope of Performance


Where and When?


Passing the Hat


Travel and Accommodations


Contract Riders


Liability to Your Audience


No-Show Penalties


Merchandising


Personnel


Side Musicians


Agents


Other Personnel


Business As Usual


Business Entities


Going It Alone


Partnerships: All for One, One for All


Corporations and Limited Liability Companies


Joint Ventures


Non-Profit Corporations


Deconstruction


Get It in Writing


Other People's Money


The Five Financial Fallacies


Characterizing the Cash


Dispute Resolution


Assess the Damage


Remedies


Self-Help


Mediation


Arbitration


Small Claims Court


Litigation


Heading Off Trouble


Side Deals


Declaration of Independents: A Self-Release Checklist


Artist Agreements


Artwork


Consignment Agreements


Consulting Agreements


Copyright Filings


Courtesy Letters


Distribution Agreements


Manufacturing and Printing Agreements


Master Licenses for Compilations


Mechanical Licenses


Money Agreements


Musician/Vocalist/Model Releases


Music Publishing


Performing Rights Society Notification


Producer Agreements


Promotion Agreements


Publicity Campaign Agreements


Samples


Studio Agreements


Trademarks


The Price of Freedom


Care and Feeding of Your Entertainment Lawyer


Lawyer Shopping


Maintenance


Specialties within a Specialty


Epilogue: Lessons Learned


Surround Yourself with Talent


The Artist Is Your Access


Don't Wear Out Your Welcome


Prepare Yourself Before Jumping into the Industry


Keep Learning and Then Teach What You've Learned by Example


Take Some Chances


Your Chosen Family Is Everything


Glossary


Index