Production Agreement for Recording Demos

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.
Document Type: Microsoft Word
Last Updated: 05-May-2022
SKU: 4820
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Recording Contract

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.
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Acknowledgement of Debt Obligation for Studio Fees

Do you allow musical artists to use your recording studio on a pay-later basis? Be sure you get paid with this Acknowledgement of Debt Obligation for Recording form.

  • The Acknowledgement can cover all or part of the costs, including studio time, engineer, producer, session musicians, and CD mastering.
  • The artist acknowledges the outstanding amounts still owing to various parties involved in making the recording and agrees to pay all the outstanding amounts prior to releasing the recording for sale.
  • The form is easy to use - buy, download, fill in and print.
  • This form is available in MS Word format and is fully editable.
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Recording Studio Services Contract

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.
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Music Publishing Agreement

Obtain publishing rights for an original piece of music with this easy-to-use Music Publishing Agreement template for the USA and Canada.

  • Transfer of Rights. A composer sells and transfers all of its right and title to an original musical composition (including copyright) to the music publisher, in return for a percentage royalty on the sales of printed sheet music and recordings, licensing fees and performance royalties.
  • Changes and Derivations. The publisher has the right to edit, retitle, change and make derivative works of the composition.
  • Indemnification. The composer indemnifies the publisher against any copyright infringement claims.
  • The template includes a Short Form Copyright Assignment form.
  • This Music Publishing Agreement template can be used in either the United States or Canada.
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Royalty Agreement between Artist and Producer

Prepare a Royalty Agreement between a musical artist and a record producer in connection with producing master recordings.

  • The artist agrees to pay the producer a percentage of the artist's royalties on sales of recordings derived from the masters, as payment for the producer's services in recording and creating the masters.
  • Available in MS Word format and fully editable to meet your needs.
  • This is a generic form that can be used almost anywhere.
  • Buy the form once, it's yours to use as often as required.
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