Library of Congress (Copyrights)
The US federal website where you can copyright your original music.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
ASCAP is a membership association of over 320,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers of every kind of music.
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)
BMI is a performing rights organization that collects license fees on behalf of its songwriters, composers and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed.
SESAC
SESAC is a performing rights organization with a selective process for their affiliates. Unlike BMI and ASCAP, there is no fees or dues if chosen and offered a SESAC affiliation.
American Federation of Musicians
Whether negotiating fair agreements, protecting ownership of recorded music, securing benefits such as health care and pension, or lobbying legislators, the AFM is committed to raising industry standards and placing the professional musician in the foreground of the cultural landscape.
Cafe Press
Through the CafePress.com Create & Sell service, customers are able to open an online shop to transform their artwork and ideas into new revenue streams and diverse products - all with no upfront costs and no inventory to manage.
BandName.com - Worldwide Band Name Registry
Bandname.com is the worldwide band name registry and artists directory. Let the world know you exist in the global band search engine.
GetSigned.com
Tips from professionals in the music industry describing promotion methods and "foot in the door" techniques.
TAXI
Get your music to the right people with TAXI: The Independent A&R Vehicle that connects unsigned artists, bands and songwriters with major record labels, distributors, movie & television studios, and more!
The Music Snob
A candid look at how to market music; in-depth takes on the latest web tools, and insights from industry insiders.
Welcome to our section of sample legal documents. These documents are in Word format so that you may open and edit the documents to your liking. Please note that these are strictly for example purposes and usage of these documents for legal purposes will be solely at your risk. By downloading, editing, and/or using one of the below documents, you consent that you have read and agreed to our Terms & Conditions. We recommend that you have any final edits reviewed by a music/entertainment lawyer before implementing.
BOOKING CONTRACT
This short-form contract will help you with booking your next gig and having the details worked out in advance. Eliminate the administrative guesswork for your next performance!
BAND PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
They may be your best friends, but they're also your business partners. Don't risk your friendships and rightful earnings by letting everything go unwritten. This is a MUST-HAVE document for serious musicians with serious aspirations.
SONGWRITER COLLABORATION AGREEMENT
Did you just finish writing the next chart topper with a co-writer and want to ensure you're both protected when the time comes to shop your song? This is exactly what you need.
