Artist-Producer Contract — Editable Music Production & Royalty Agreement

Define your Artist-Producer relationship — and secure clear production, ownership, and royalty terms — with this professional Artist-Producer Contract.

This fully editable Artist-Producer Contract provides a comprehensive agreement between an Artist and a Producer covering the creation of Master recordings, payment terms, royalty structure, and legal protections. It ensures that both parties understand ownership rights, recording session responsibilities, and compensation — essential for professional music production deals.

✅ Editable .DOC file included — fully customizable for your music production and royalty agreements.

What’s Covered:

🎙️ Recording sessions — sessions scheduled at mutually agreed times/locations; Artist approval required for personnel and production decisions
🎚️ Producer deliverables — stereo Masters suitable for phonorecord duplication + delivery of all session tapes
💿 Ownership rights — Artist retains full ownership of Masters, copyrights, and all renewals/extensions; Producer provides work-for-hire services
💵 Payment terms — fixed fee payable at recording start + balance due upon delivery of Masters
📄 Royalty terms — 3% royalty for U.S. phonorecord sales on designated labels; 50% royalty rate for foreign sales; recoupable advance structure
🛡️ Major label clause — Producer entitled to 6% commission on actual cash advances if Masters are used for a major label production deal
🤝 Non-exclusivity — Producer is not Artist’s exclusive representative; Artist retains right to assign rights or designate other producers
🚫 Rights limitations — Producer retains no rights to Masters produced by other producers
📜 Entire agreement clause — no modifications without written confirmation from both parties
⚖️ Governing law — defines legal jurisdiction and dispute resolution framework

Why Use This Contract:

• Define Producer’s role, payment, and royalty structure in a professional recording deal
• Legally secure Artist’s ownership of all Master recordings and copyrights
• Clarify royalty terms and special conditions for major label opportunities
• Prevent future disputes about control, compensation, and creative authority
• Customize easily for each Artist-Producer collaboration or recording project

Perfect for:
Producers, Artists, Managers, Record Labels, Music Attorneys, Studio Owners.

File format included:
✅ Fully editable .DOC (Word) file — ready to customize

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.