Rowman & Littlefield / rowman / 9781538135082
The Enterprising Musician's Legal Toolkit
David R. Williams
The Enterprising Musician’s Legal Toolkit is a guide for navigating the foundational decisions to effectively launch and successfully operate a creative enterprise. Using accessible language, the book demystifies business and legal jargon and empowers entrepreneurial musicians through step-by-step instructions. Expanding upon The Enterprising Musician’s Guide to Performer Contracts, David R. Williams addresses:
For-profit legal structures including sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations
Alternative business models such as nonprofit organizations and newer, hybrid structures (B Corps, L3Cs, and Social Purpose Corporations)
Compliance matters
How to protect your interests in artistic collaborations
Music licensing income streams
Copyright basics including steps for federal registration
The book also contains annotated samples of commonly-used music industry contracts including independent contractor agreements, non-disclosure (confidentiality) agreements, commission agreements, releases, and more.
