The Enterprising Musician's Legal Toolkit (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781538135082)

The Enterprising Musician's Legal Toolkit is a guide for navigating the foundational decisions to effectively launch and successfully operate a creative enterprise. Using accessible language, the book demystifies business and legal jargon and empowers entrepreneurial musicians through step-by-step instructions. Expanding upon The Enterprising Musician's Guide to Performer Contracts, David R. Williams addresses:

• For-profit legal structures including sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations
• Alternative business models such as nonprofit organizations and newer, hybrid structures (B Corps, L3Cs, and Social Purpose Corporations)
• Compliance matters
• How to protect your interests in artistic collaborations
• Music licensing income streams
• Copyright basics including steps for federal registration

The book also contains annotated samples of commonly-used music industry contracts including independent contractor agreements, non-disclosure (confidentiality) agreements, commission agreements, releases, and more.

Author: David R. Williams
ISBN-10: 1538135086
ISBN-13: 9781538135082
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2020
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.00d