ABCs of Music Producer Agreements
with Ben McLane, Esq.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
7:00 pm PST
Via Zoom
Most people think they can hand a negotiation to a lawyer, and leave it at that. But as a professional, you need to understand the process too, and what the short- and long-term implications to the artist’s career may be.
In this session, music and entertainment industry attorney Ben McLane, Esq. discusses key areas of a music producer agreement. He will give you the inside track on major deal points, what they mean and what leverage you have to negotiate the best possible deal.
Get educated about the art of deal making and the right time to make a deal!
Topics at this NARIP program include:
- Logistics: Where song is recorded, artist approvals, producer deliverables, creative and administrative duties.
- Master Recording: Who will own and control it? What does this include? Exclusive rights to manufacture, distribute and issue master use licenses.
- Splits: Is producer also a songwriter? What percentage, if any, is producer entitled to of the song’s copyright?
- Fees: How, what and when will producer be paid? New, mid-level and superstar producer fee ranges. Up-front or back-end compensation.
- Credit: What specific credit will Producer receive?
- General Clauses, Terms & Options: Original work, name and likeness, indemnification and more.
Also to be discussed:
- Producer Advance vs. Recording Fund: Did you know it all comes out of the artist’s recording fund? (A, B and C-List ranges, flat fee, producing on “spec”)
- Producer Royalty: Did you know it all comes out of the Artist’s royalty? Escalations.
- Remixers: Reduction for third party remixers.
- Recoupment: Producers are paid retroactive to Record One vs. prospectively like the Artist
- Controlled Composition Clause: What you need to know if your producer is also your co-writer. What does the artist’s recording agreement say? This affects the producer’s royalty, royalty accountings, mechanical royalties, reductions, “fake” free goods and more.
- Assignment
- Exhibits to The Producer Agreement
- Redacted portions of Artist’s Recording Agreement with Record Company
- Letters of direction to Record Company which direct a portion of artist’ royalties to producer of the master, and (ii) which direct a portion of the Artist’s SoundExchange royalties to the producer of the master.
BONUS: Sample music producer deal memo will be provided to all registrants.
Learn what to ask for and what to avoid in your next deal, walk away from NARIP’s program armed with important checklists and a sample deal memo of a music producer deal.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER (scroll down for professional profile)
Ben McLane, Esq., Music & Entertainment Attorney
WHEN
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
7:00 p.m. PST – Program begins
8:30 p.m. PST – Audience Q&A
9:00 p.m. PST – Program ends
WHERE: ONLINE (via Zoom)
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COST
$15 for NARIP Members
$30 for Non-Members
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GUEST SPEAKER PROFILE
Ben McLane, Esq. is an entertainment attorney veteran focusing primarily on music, with many gold/platinum albums and Billboard Top 10 and #1 chart hits to his credit for his work. He has also been involved in artist management, talent scouting, promotions, and record label operations. Ben is the author of the book Music Business In 10 Easy Lessons and a frequent speaker at prestigious industry conferences such as SXSW, NAMM and NSAI. He currently teaches Music Business Law & Contracts at Los Angeles College of Music [LACM] in Pasadena, CA. Ben is a 1991 graduate of Pepperdine Law School, and lives and works in Los Angeles.
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