INTRODUCTION Are you in a band or thinking about starting one? Consider formalizing the arrangement with your fellow musicians by creating a band member agreement. WHAT’S GENERALLY COVERED IN A...
AN INTERVIEW WITH SYNC AGENT AND MUSIC SUPERVISOR RYAN GAINES Recently I had a conversation with my friend and colleague Ryan Gaines. Ryan is the owner...
Introduction When a listener streams a song one time, how much does the artist get paid? The short answer: it depends. As a musician, you can...
American professional sports and music are two of the most popular and sought-out entertainment enterprises in the world, and it is no surprise these industries merge...
BACKGROUND Getting signed to a record label is (and has been) the proverbial dream for many aspiring recording artists. However, what does the term “signed” mean?...
1. BACKGROUND When you hear the words “talent agent” a variety of images may come to your mind—a man dressed in a suit furiously yelling on...
Over the past few decades, the importance of music in film has expanded significantly as film and television has increasingly become a conduit for music lovers...
Background While taking the first step into the recording studio may be exhilarating, you need to consider which documents you may need to bring to make...
Background If you ever bother to read the liner notes of an album, you might notice that there are many different people working hard behind the...
