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Session Musician Agreement
"I need a Session Musician Agreement for a jazz pianist to record 10 tracks for my upcoming album in March 2025, including all recording rights and the ability to use their performance in music videos and streaming platforms."
1. Parties: Identifies and provides full details of the contracting parties - the hiring party (studio/producer/artist) and the session musician
2. Background: Establishes the context of the agreement, including the nature of the musical services required
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement for clarity and legal certainty
4. Engagement and Services: Details the specific musical services to be provided, including instrument(s), style, and expected contribution
5. Term and Booking: Specifies the duration of the agreement and how individual sessions are to be booked and confirmed
6. Payment Terms: Sets out the fee structure, payment timing, and any additional costs or expenses
7. Intellectual Property Rights: Addresses ownership and licensing of performances, recordings, and any creative contributions
8. Performance Standards: Establishes the expected quality and professional standards for the musician's work
9. Cancellation and Rescheduling: Outlines policies and procedures for cancelling or rescheduling sessions
10. Confidentiality: Requires the musician to maintain confidentiality about the projects and sessions
11. Independent Contractor Status: Clarifies that the musician is an independent contractor, not an employee
12. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, dispute resolution, and entire agreement
1. Equipment Provisions: Required when the musician needs to provide specific equipment or instruments
2. International Travel: Included when the engagement involves international travel or performances
3. Union Requirements: Necessary when the musician is a union member or the project falls under union jurisdiction
4. Recording Location Requirements: Added when specific studio or location requirements need to be detailed
5. Marketing and Publicity: Included when the musician's name or likeness may be used in promotion
6. Health and Safety Protocols: Required when specific health and safety measures need to be outlined, particularly relevant post-COVID
7. Multiple Session Commitment: Added when engaging the musician for a series of sessions or ongoing work
1. Schedule A - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of payment rates, including hourly/daily rates, overtime, and additional fees
2. Schedule B - Session Details: Specific information about the recording project, including dates, times, and location
3. Schedule C - Technical Requirements: List of required equipment, instruments, or technical specifications
4. Schedule D - Project Timeline: Overview of the project schedule and key delivery dates
5. Appendix 1 - Performance Specification: Detailed description of the musical parts to be performed
6. Appendix 2 - Credit Requirements: Specifications for how the musician will be credited in recordings and materials
Authors
Booking
Cancellation Fee
Commencement Date
Confidential Information
Delivery
Engagement
Equipment
Fee
Force Majeure Event
Intellectual Property Rights
Master Recording
Musical Works
Overdubs
Performance
Performance Location
Performance Rights
Producer
Project
Recording
Recording Session
Remedial Performance
Services
Session Fee
Sound Recording
Specifications
Studio
Term
Territory
Works
Term
Payment
Performance Rights
Recording Rights
Intellectual Property
Equipment and Materials
Scheduling and Booking
Cancellation
Performance Standards
Confidentiality
Non-Compete
Independent Contractor Status
Insurance
Indemnification
Health and Safety
Force Majeure
Termination
Assignment
Notices
Entire Agreement
Variation
Severability
Waiver
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Credit and Attribution
Warranties and Representations
Union Compliance
Tax Obligations
Music Industry
Entertainment
Media Production
Advertising
Film & Television
Live Events
Gaming Industry
Theatre & Performing Arts
Digital Media
Recording Industry
Legal
Production
Creative
Audio Engineering
Artist Relations
Business Affairs
Rights Management
Project Management
Talent Acquisition
Operations
Music Producer
Studio Manager
A&R Manager
Legal Counsel
Recording Engineer
Production Coordinator
Musical Director
Artist Manager
Session Musician
Sound Engineer
Project Manager
Content Producer
Creative Director
Entertainment Lawyer
Talent Coordinator
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