The enterprising musician's guide to performer contracts
By: David R. Williams ; foreward by Stephanie Blythe
Contributors: Blythe, Stephanie, writer of foreward
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 177
ISBN-13: 9781538106761
Subjects: Musicians' contracts; Law and legislation; Music trade; Vocational guidance
Description: "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 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." -- Backcover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Contract law and the American legal system; title: The nuts and bolts of contract interpretation; title: Performers' contracts; title: Resources.