Acknowledgement of Debt Obligation for Studio Fees

Write contracts for the bands, singers and musicians who rent your studio with this template Recording Studio Services Contract.

• The services provided under the contract include studio time, a recording engineer, and any additional services required by the musical artist during the recording session.
• The artist agrees to pay a cancellation fee if sessions or services are cancelled on short notice.
• The recording studio will not release the master until all fees and charges are paid.
• The artist is liable for any damages caused by the artist or his/her personnel or guests.
• All artists must abide by the Terms and Conditions for Use, which are included with the contract.
• This is a reusable legal form. Buy it, download it, customize it for your business, use it as often as you require.
• Get a signed Recording Studio Services Contract before the sessions start. You'll sleep better.

Record producers, write up a contract to produce demo recordings for the musical artists who use your studio with this template Recording Production Agreement.

• The contract template includes options for several fee schedules (hourly, daily, per recording, project rate).
• An additional fee will be charged if the producer provides engineering services as well.
• The artist will use the demos to attempt to obtain a recording contract with a major label.
• This is a reusable contract template - buy, download, use it as often as you require.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.

Record producers can write up Recording Contracts for musical artists with this downloadable template which can be used in the United States and Canada.

• The contract sets out the terms agreed to by the parties for the production and distribution of a master to be recorded by the artist.
• All expenses will be paid by the record company and reimbursed from gross income from sales of the record.
• Both parties share artistic control for the recording.
• The record company will provide session musicians as needed.
• The artist assigns to the record company all of its right and title in the recording and the material recorded, with an option to purchase the rights back.
• The artist agrees to actively promote the record through live appearances.
• Independent studios need the same kinds of contracts that major labels have. Why pay huge legal fees when you can buy this Recording Contract template, download it and customize it to suit your needs?
• Available in MS Word format.
• Can be used in both Canada and the USA.

Obtain a release from a musician or vocalist whose performance is contained on a master recording with this Musical Artist Release of Performance on Masters.

• The artist grants the record company and related parties (distributors, advertisers, affiliates, etc) the perpetual right to use the masters in any manner they see fit.
• The artist waives the right to any claims for payment or royalties with respect to the musical performance(s) contained in the masters.
• The file includes a section to be completed if the artist is a minor (under 18 years of age).
• This is a generic release form which is not country-specific and can be used by record producers anywhere.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable.

Assign copyright in a musical composition from one publisher to another with this easy Assignment of Copyright form.

• The assignment is made at the request of the original songwriter, who has consented to the transfer of rights.
• This is a generic assignment form which can be used in any country that does not have a statutory form.
• Downloadable reusable template.

Every music publisher needs a full set of assignment forms. Add the Assignment of Copyright between Music Publishers to your suite of music industry forms.