Congratulations—you’ve landed a record deal! Before you sign, make sure you fully understand your rights and obligations. In this class, we’ll break down key provisions of recording agreements, ensuring you know what to look for and how to protect your work. From contract basics to royalty collection, we’ll cover everything you need to know before committing to a label. Learn about terms, rights to your music, creative control, marketing restrictions, and more to avoid common pitfalls and secure the best deal for your career.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand key provisions in recording agreements, including terms, commitments, and termination.
- Know your rights regarding copyright ownership and the difference between recording and publishing rights.
- Learn about advances, royalties, and fair payment practices.
- Grasp marketing and creative control to protect your brand.
- Gain insights into royalty collection, accounting, and audit rights.
- VLA Legal Externs
Instructors: VLA Legal Externs
Location: Zoom
Early Bird Discount: This Package ($35) includes all 7 workshops in the Legal Issues Workshop Series. Access here. This sale ends on November 1st.