How do you arrange royalty agreements between a musician and a company wanting to use their music?

Question by jverqjspa: How do you arrange royalty agreements between a musician and a company wanting to use their music?
What does the process entail?

Best answer:

Answer by bata4689
Be careful. The publishing companies will want everything:

Remember Prince (Symbol?) He lost the right to his own name when he changed record companies.

Many others lose the right to (perform) their own music, when the contract expires.

A good entertainment lawyer is essential.

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