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Enterprising Musician's Guide to Performer Contracts

  • ISBN-13: 9781538106761
  • Publisher: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
  • By David R. Williams, Foreword by Stephanie Blythe
  • Price: AUD $105.00
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 14/01/2018
  • Format: Paperback 204 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Music [AV]
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The Enterprising Musician's Guide to Performer Contracts is an empowering resource that provides detailed, plain-language explanations of the clauses commonly found in legal agreements such as engagement (gig) contracts, artist-management contracts, and producer agreements. Musicians from all musical styles will be able to decipher contracts offered to them and improve terms to their benefit. In clear detail, David Williams dissects the most common clauses in performer contracts, revealing how to avoid pitfalls and properly amend content to address each musician's needs. Seasoned performers, emerging artists, and music students of all levels will find this handy volume an invaluable compendium of conflict-free guidance as they navigate their careers in the music industry.
Foreword - Stephanie Blythe Introduction PART I: CONTRACT LAW AND THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM Chapter One-A Brief Overview of the American Legal System Chapter Two-Contract Basics Chapter Three-Breach of Contract (When Things Go Wrong) PART II: THE NUTS & BOLTS OF CONTRACT INTERPRETATION Chapter Four-Interpreting Contract Language: 8 Tips for Getting Started Chapter Five-Clauses Commonly Found in Musicians' Contracts Chapter Six-A Step-by-Step Guide for Analyzing Your Contracts PART III: PERFORMERS' CONTRACTS Chapter Seven-Musicians' Engagement ("gig") Contracts Chapter Eight-Personal Representation PART IV: RESOURCES Chapter Nine-Self Help Index
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