Production Agreement for Master Recordings

Record producers, write up a contract to produce a demo for a musical artist with this Production Agreement for Master Recordings.

  • The masters will be used as demos and will be shopped around to various record labels in order to attempt to obtain a recording contract for the artist.
  • The artist retains ownership and control of all copyright in the masters and all recordings or reproductions.
  • The producer's compensation takes the form of a royalty and/or commission.
  • The artist has the right to hire other producers for other recording sessions.
  • This template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.
Document Type: Microsoft Word
Last Updated: 04-February-2025
SKU: 4819
Old price: $12.49
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Recording Studio Services Contract

Write contracts for the bands, singers and musicians who rent your studio with this template Recording Studio Services Contract.

  • The services provided under the contract include studio time, a recording engineer, and any additional services required by the musical artist during the recording session.
  • The artist agrees to pay a cancellation fee if sessions or services are cancelled on short notice.
  • The recording studio will not release the master until all fees and charges are paid.
  • The artist is liable for any damages caused by the artist or his/her personnel or guests.
  • All artists must abide by the Terms and Conditions for Use, which are included with the contract.
  • This is a reusable legal form. Buy it, download it, customize it for your business, use it as often as you require.
  • Get a signed Recording Studio Services Contract before the sessions start. You'll sleep better.
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Acknowledgement of Debt Obligation for Studio Fees

Do you allow musical artists to use your recording studio on a pay-later basis? Be sure you get paid with this Acknowledgement of Debt Obligation for Recording form.

  • The Acknowledgement can cover all or part of the costs, including studio time, engineer, producer, session musicians, and CD mastering.
  • The artist acknowledges the outstanding amounts still owing to various parties involved in making the recording and agrees to pay all the outstanding amounts prior to releasing the recording for sale.
  • The form is easy to use - buy, download, fill in and print.
  • This form is available in MS Word format and is fully editable.
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Musical Artist Release of Performance on Masters

Obtain a release from a musician or vocalist whose performance is contained on a master recording with this Musical Artist Release of Performance on Masters.

  • The artist grants the record company and related parties (distributors, advertisers, affiliates, etc) the perpetual right to use the masters in any manner they see fit.
  • The artist waives the right to any claims for payment or royalties with respect to the musical performance(s) contained in the masters.
  • The file includes a section to be completed if the artist is a minor (under 18 years of age).
  • This is a generic release form which is not country-specific and can be used by record producers anywhere.
  • Available in MS Word format and fully editable.
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Musical Artist Release for Use of Likeness

Record producers, obtain a release from an artist in connection with promotion of a record with this Musical Artist Release Form for Use of Likeness.

  • The artist grants the record company and related parties (distributors, advertisers, affiliates, etc) the right to use the image and likeness of the artist for purposes of advertising and promoting recordings containing a performance by the artist as a musician or vocalist.
  • The artist agrees not to make any claim against the record company for any reason, including invasion of privacy.
  • The file includes a section to be completed if the artist is a minor (under 18 years of age).
  • This is a reusable and editable release form. Buy, download, use it as often as you need to.
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Royalty Agreement between Artist and Producer

Prepare a Royalty Agreement between a musical artist and a record producer in connection with producing master recordings.

  • The artist agrees to pay the producer a percentage of the artist's royalties on sales of recordings derived from the masters, as payment for the producer's services in recording and creating the masters.
  • Available in MS Word format and fully editable to meet your needs.
  • This is a generic form that can be used almost anywhere.
  • Buy the form once, it's yours to use as often as required.
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