ODW25C14 – Contracts in Concert: Music Industry Contracts
Explore the essentials of music contracts in this session, designed for aspiring music professionals and legal practitioners. Discover key terms that provide a foundation for understanding the legal and financial landscape of the music industry.
Course Category: On-Demand Webinars
Course Level: Intermediate
CLE Credit: Substantive
CLE Hours: 1.0
Fees: $49 for Members and $70 for Nonmembers
Course Materials: Webinar recording and a PDF of the PowerPoint slides.
Description: This session offers an introduction to the industry standards that govern music contracts. Tailored for aspiring music professionals, legal practitioners, and individuals involved in the music business, the presentation focuses on essential contractual concepts and the analysis of industry-standard agreements.
This session examines the fundamental terms and clauses found in various music contracts, including recording agreements, publishing deals, and management contracts. Participants will explore how these terms shape the legal and financial relationships among artists, labels, and other stakeholders.
Course Year: 2025
Presenter Biography: Amber Simon, JD, LLM, lives and breathes intellectual property (IP) and entertainment law. She has earned her JD as well as an LLM in IP. Her primary interest is getting artists and entrepreneurs off the ground, with a focus on media and entertainment.