David R. Williams

The Enterprising Musician's Guide to Performer Contracts (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 204
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781538106778
• Artikelnr.: 49274263

Autorenporträt

By David R. Williams - Foreword by Stephanie Blythe

Inhaltsangabe

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