Music Law

How to Run Your Band's Business

Richard Stim, Attorney

September 2009, 6th Edition

If you belong to a band and love the art of your job, but sing the blues when it comes to the business side, you need Music Law. Composed by musician and lawyer Richard Stim, the book explains how to:

get gigs and get paid
protect your copyright
understand record contracts

Includes all the legal forms you need!

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The No. 1 bestselling business book for bands!

find the right manager
buy, insure and maintain equipment
get gigs and get paid
tour on a budget
use samples
do covers legally
protect your copyright
trademark your band’s name
choose a recording studio
sell your music
manage your website
understand record contracts
deal with taxes

Music Law provides all the legal information and practical advice musicians need. The 6th edition is thoroughly updated with the latest changes in copyright and trademark law, including guidance on filling out "Form CO." Plus, find expanded information on musical collaborations between DJs and other musicians. You'll also get the most up-to-date legal forms avaliable.

ISBN

9781413310566

Number of Pages

440

Included Forms

Partnership Agreements

Band Partnership Agreement

Agreements With Managers and Attorneys

Management Agreement
Label-Shopping Agreement

Performance and Touring

Performance Agreement
Tour Budget

Copyright Applications

Form CA
Form PA

Album Artwork

Artwork Agreement
Model Release Agreement

Recording Agreements

Musician Release Agreement
Agreement With Record Company for Use of Master Recording Sample
Agreement With Music Publisher for Use of Song Sample
Blank Recording Budget
Independent Label Recording Agreement
Independent Label License Agreement
Duplication: Manufacturing Your Recordings Notice of Intention to Obtain Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Sound Recordings
Mechanical License and Authorization for First-Time Recording of Song
Selling Your CDs, Records and Tapes Consignment Form
Invoice
Independent Distribution Agreement