Songwriter Work-For-Hire Contract (non-exclusive)

Recording companies can engage songwriters on a work-for-hire basis to supply musical compositions under the terms of this non-exclusive Songwriter Contract.

  • The songwriter agrees to write songs on a work-for-hire basis for the record company.
  • The recording company in turn agrees to record the songs in sessions with any of its various artists.
  • The agreement covers only those songs written on a for-hire basis for the recording company, and excludes any other material written by the songwriter.
  • The songwriter has the right to assign any songs to a performance rights society (ASCAP or BMI) and to receive all monies paid by the society.
  • This digital template can be used in both the United States and Canada.
  • Available in MS Word format.
Document Type: Microsoft Word
Last Updated: 06-December-2024
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