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Practical guides for building an independent music career — no fluff, no gatekeeping.
Work-for-Hire vs Points: Which Deal Should a Producer Take?
One of these deals ends when the invoice clears. The other makes you a stakeholder in a record you don't control. They're priced very differently for good reason.
2026-06-12 · 3 min read
The Beat Lease Agreement Every Producer Should Send (Free Template)
Most beat sales happen with no document at all. Here's the one-page agreement that prevents the argument you'd otherwise lose.
2026-06-06 · 4 min read
The Management Agreement: What's Fair for a Developing Artist
A management agreement written for a stadium act, applied to a developing artist, is how someone ends up owed commission for twenty years by a career that never happened.
2026-06-02 · 4 min read
Why Does My Band Need a Partnership Agreement? (What Happens When Someone Quits)
Every band is a business partnership whether it signed anything or not. The exit is what you're really agreeing about.
2026-04-20 · 2 min read
The One-Page Gig Contract Every DIY Band Should Use
No contract means no gig, no payment, and no recourse when a booking evaporates. One page fixes almost all of it.
2026-03-24 · 2 min read
Music Copyright 101: What Every Independent Artist Must Know to Protect Their Work
Your music is your most valuable asset. Here's everything you need to know about copyright to protect it — before someone else profits from your work.
2026-01-12 · 3 min read
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