Music Business Starter Pack

Start your music business the right way — with this essential bundle of core contracts and forms.

The Music Business Starter Pack gives you the critical legal tools every independent artist, producer, and music entrepreneur needs to run a professional music business — without paying expensive attorney fees or searching online for random templates.

These are industry-standard, editable documents used every day by labels, managers, producers, and indie artists.

✅ Protect your music & royalties
✅ Structure your deals the right way
✅ Present yourself as a professional in the industry
✅ Build a real music business — not just a hobby

What’s Included:

🎙️ Artist Recording Contract
→ Secure your agreement when signing or working with a label or third party.
→ Define recording rights, royalties, deliverables, and terms.

🎛️ Producer Contract
→ Clearly define terms between artist and producer.
→ Covers fee structure, royalty splits, master ownership, and credit.

📜 Publishing Contract
→ Structure your publishing deals professionally.
→ Define revenue splits, licensing rights, and song ownership.

💰 Royalty Payment Schedule
→ Ensure payments are scheduled and transparent.
→ Avoid disputes and protect long-term revenue.

🎵 Mechanical License
→ Secure the right to legally distribute music compositions.
→ Essential for covering the legal side of streaming, downloads, and physical releases.

Why Use This Pack?

✅ Set up your music business legally and correctly from Day 1
✅ Protect your songs, beats, and collaborations
✅ Negotiate with labels, publishers, and partners professionally
✅ Handle royalties and licensing with clarity
✅ Avoid legal headaches as your music career grows

Perfect for:

• Independent Artists
• Producers & Beatmakers
• Indie Labels & Managers
• Songwriters & Composers
• Entertainment Attorneys
• Music Business Educators

Format:

• 5 Editable documents (.DOC + .DOCX formats)
• Instant download → ready to use in your next deal

Disclaimer: This template is provided for general informational and educational purposes. It is not legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you have questions about adapting it for your specific use case.