The enterprising musician's guide to performer contracts /
Williams, David R., 1964-
The enterprising musician's guide to performer contracts / David R. Williams ; foreword by Stephanie Blythe. - 200 pages
The Enterprising Musician's Guide to Performer Contracts is a plain-language guide to the two most commonly used contracts in the music industry: presenters' engagement (gig) contracts and artist-management contracts. It dissects these contracts to inform and protect a musician's rights and help them get the most out of their performance careers. The Enterprising Musician's Guide to Performer Contracts is an empowering resource that provides detailed, plain-language explanations of the clauses commonly found in legal agreements such as engagement (gig) contracts, artist-management contracts, and producer agreements. Musicians from all musical styles will be able to decipher contracts offered to them and improve terms to their benefit. In clear detail, David Williams dissects the most common clauses in performer contracts, revealing how to avoid pitfalls and properly amend content to address each musician's needs. Seasoned performers, emerging artists, and music students of all levels will find this handy volume an invaluable compendium of conflict-free guidance as they navigate their careers in the music industry.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9781538106778 (ebook)
Musicians' contracts--United States.
Music.
Music
Music industry
Employment contracts
The enterprising musician's guide to performer contracts / David R. Williams ; foreword by Stephanie Blythe. - 200 pages
The Enterprising Musician's Guide to Performer Contracts is a plain-language guide to the two most commonly used contracts in the music industry: presenters' engagement (gig) contracts and artist-management contracts. It dissects these contracts to inform and protect a musician's rights and help them get the most out of their performance careers. The Enterprising Musician's Guide to Performer Contracts is an empowering resource that provides detailed, plain-language explanations of the clauses commonly found in legal agreements such as engagement (gig) contracts, artist-management contracts, and producer agreements. Musicians from all musical styles will be able to decipher contracts offered to them and improve terms to their benefit. In clear detail, David Williams dissects the most common clauses in performer contracts, revealing how to avoid pitfalls and properly amend content to address each musician's needs. Seasoned performers, emerging artists, and music students of all levels will find this handy volume an invaluable compendium of conflict-free guidance as they navigate their careers in the music industry.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9781538106778 (ebook)
Musicians' contracts--United States.
Music.
Music
Music industry
Employment contracts