Types Of Recording Agreements For Musicians
If you’re a musician and want to record an album, you’ll need to sign a recording contract with a record company. This contract will lay out the terms of your agreement with the record company, including how much money you’ll make and how long it will last. But there are many different types of music contracts out there—and each one can come with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. To help you navigate these options, we’ve put together this guide to common types of recording agreements for musicians:
Track-by-track contracts
A track-by-track contract is a type of recording agreement that covers one song at a time. It includes all the necessary information for each individual track, including:
- The artist’s name and contact information
- The name of the song and its length (in minutes)
- Whether you or your producer owns the master recording (the finished product) or if you’re licensing