what kind of contract (forms etc) do i need to make with a musician who wants to sell me all her tracks?
Question by GOLA n: what kind of contract (forms etc) do i need to make with a musician who wants to sell me all her tracks?
i know this girl who has about 30 really good all original music songs she made all in .Wav format and she’s not smart enough to send it out or distribute it herself, so i told her i would give her a thousand dollars, if somehow she could transfer the rights to all the songs to me (so i can distribute them and make money) … so does anyone know what paperwork and forms i need to do this?
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Answer by Dodie
None. Instead, contact the Volunteer Lawyers for The Arts chapter in your state and inform them of the impending deal. They’ll walk both you and the girl through the process in a way fair to both of you. Seriously – one wrong step on this could cost you a lot down the road. VLA will help you low cost or free. It’s what they do for a living all day.
Here’s their website in New York.
http://www.vlany.org/
They have chapters in many other states. If you are unable to locate one nearby, consult an entertainment attorney – fast. This young lady could sue you years from now for a minor clause you neglect adding to your contract today. Take this seriously: be fair to her, and PROTECT YOURSELF.
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