Professional Musician's Legal Companion

The music industry is a constantly changing business and the legal issues associated with it can be difficult to understand and interpret. It is crucial that professional musicians seeking recording contracts or other business relationships develop a full understanding of the legal issues that affect their industry. ?The Professional Musician's Legal Companion? teaches musicians how to deal with the legal aspects of the music business and how to manage his/her relationship with an entertainment attorney. Divided into four parts, the book first provides an introduction to legal subjects and how to deal with attorneys. Part two breaks down the four main contracts used in the music business: Recording Artist Agreements, Songwriter Agreements, Artists Management Agreements, and Performance Agreements. Each contract is then further explained in simple terms that the reader can truly understand and comprehend. Finally, the author presents advice for establishing a solid working relationship with an attorney that is right for the reader's distinct personality and needs. Subjects are covered in a straight-forward style that really gets to the core of the legal issues without confusing or overwhelming the reader. Written by an attorney who is also a long-time contributor to ?Electronic Musician? and other music magazines, ?The Professional Musician's Legal Companion? offers invaluable advice to any musician seeking to establish a solid career in music industry.Aczon, Michael is the author of 'Professional Musician's Legal Companion ', published 2005 under ISBN 9781592007653 and ISBN 1592007651.