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If you are a songwriter and/or performing artist, you know the integral role a producer can play in elevating your music. A good producer has an ear. They also have a vision about your sound. The tweaks and nuances of a producer might not be noticeable to the ear of a common listener, but can [...]
Sitting on your couch, dedicating two (or more) hours per week watching American Idol, you probably assume that the contestants are instant millionaires just for making it on the show – that all of them will sign 7 digit recording contracts, sell thousands of dollars in merchandise every month, and headline all the major tours [...]
Part Four: Basic Contracts for Operating Your Record Label – Signing Talent & Other Dealmaking
This is part 4 of our five part series on Starting a Record Label. In our previous posts, we introduced the idea of starting a record label – to begin thinking about what it means to run a record label from [...]
We are really excited to be finally launching this blog! The Entertainment Lawyer is a community forum for the entertainment industries. It is a gathering place to learn, comment on, and participate in discussions about the business side of entertainment – music, film, art, dance, design, production, and many others. We will especially focus on [...]