Session Musician Contract | USA

Record producers can write up Recording Contracts for musical artists with this downloadable template which can be used in the United States and Canada.

• The contract sets out the terms agreed to by the parties for the production and distribution of a master to be recorded by the artist.
• All expenses will be paid by the record company and reimbursed from gross income from sales of the record.
• Both parties share artistic control for the recording.
• The record company will provide session musicians as needed.
• The artist assigns to the record company all of its right and title in the recording and the material recorded, with an option to purchase the rights back.
• The artist agrees to actively promote the record through live appearances.
• Independent studios need the same kinds of contracts that major labels have. Why pay huge legal fees when you can buy this Recording Contract template, download it and customize it to suit your needs?
• The form is vailable in MS Word format and can be used in both Canada and the USA.

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.

Document the delivery of masters to a record company with this Receipt Form for master recordings.

• The receipt confirms in writing that the masters have been delivered by the master producer.
• This is a free form which can be downloaded and reused as often as you like.
• Available in MS Word format.
• The Receipt can be used anywhere.

Do you need start-up financing to get your record label off the ground? Prepare your business plan with this easy-to-use template for a record company.

• You'll need a sizable small business loan to cover start-up expenses, buy equipment for a recording studio, develop a media campaign and marketing strategy, and scout, record and market new musical artists.
• Lenders and investors want to see a well thought-out business plan before they'll lend money to a new venture.
• This template includes: a market analysis and marketing strategy, 3-year financial forecasts, a Confidentiality Agreement to protect your proprietary information, and instructions to walk you through each section.

Music industry professionals aren't usually seen as great loan candidates. Convince the bank you know what you're doing - get the Record Company Business Plan template and start writing your winning plan today.

Hire a producer to produce master recordings in your company's recording studio with this USA Record Company Producer Contract.

• Work for Hire. The producer's services are provided on a work-for-hire basis. All rights to the masters and to records derived from the masters belong to the record company.
• Re-recording. The producer agrees to re-record any performances that the record company does not find satisfactory.
• Album Credits. The producer will receive appropriate production and authoring credit on all labels and liner notes.
• Right to Use Likeness. The company is granted the perpetual worldwide right to use the producer's name and likeness in connection with the masters and the records derived from them.
• Dispute Resolution. The parties agree to resolve any disputes through negotiation, failing which they will submit to binding arbitration.
• Governing Law. The agreement is governed by United States law, including copyright laws.
• Available in MS Word format, reusable and fully editable to meet your business needs.

Hire a vocalist to perform on a number of recordings with this exclusive Vocalist Recording Contract.

• The vocalist will record a specified minimum number of tracks, but the record company has the option to increase the minimum number.
• The vocalist grants the company all rights to the recordings and the right to use his/her name and image in promoting the recordings.
• The vocalist agrees to re-record any tracks that the record company considers necessary.
• The singer will be paid a fixed fee per recording for each recording that is acceptable to the record company.
• This template is available as a MS Word document which is fully customizable to meet your exact needs.