NARIP markets & monetizes music | Learn Network Access Opportunity

Past Events

In Atlanta - Mock Negotiation & ABCs of a Music Producer Deal

May 15, 2019

Mock Negotiation and ABCs of a Music Producer Deal 

Wed May 15, 2019 in Atlanta

NARIP Mock Negotiations Generate Better Deals!

A NARIP Series: Mock Negotiations Clarify Most Important, Career-Supporting (or detracting) Deal Points for Laymen

Are you making good deals for yourself and for your clients?  Is a bad deal holding you back?

At NARIP’s Art of the Music Deal series featuring mock negotiations of the most important music business deals,  you get to meet top industry deal-makers including music and entertainment attorneys, label and music publishing executives, personal artist and producer managers, and producers to hear their in-depth discussion, debate and dissection of key music business deals.  No more fear of the fine print!  Our experts break it down in easy-to-understand language, with sample agreements and checklists to support your next negotiation.  

Top executives wrangle a career-making music producer deal at NARIP's May 15h program in Atlanta.  Most people think they can just hand a negotiation to a lawyer, and leave it at that. But as a professional, you need to understand the process and deal points, too, and what the short- and long-term implications to your artists' careers may be. In this session, top experts producer-manager Rico Brooks, music and entertainment attorney David Prasse, Esq. and producer-label owner Tanner Hendon discuss key areas of a music producer agreement and negotiate a deal LIVE. They will give you the inside track on major deal points, what they mean and what leverage you have to negotiate the best possible deal. Most importantly, you will see HOW a producer deal is negotiated and see the process. Get educated about the art of deal making and the right time to make a deal!

BACKGROUND

Since 2008, NARIP's Art of the Music Deal series has presented, broken down and explained dozens of important deals in layman's terms, including:

  • 360 record deals
  • distribution
  • music publishing
  • sponsorship & merchandise
  • personal artist management deals
  • music producer deals
  • and more

As a consequence, hundreds of NARIP members and their clients have made better deals.  Producer Manager RicoBrooks - who will speak at NARIP's program on May 15, 2019 in Atlanta - learned key deal points that he implemented IMMEDIATELY in his business after attending NARIP's 2017 Mock Negotiation of a Music Producer Deal featuring speakers Evita G. Kaigler, Esq., Kendall A. Minter, Esq. and Julie Kessler Roach, Esq. 

That's valuable!

Topics at NARIP's Mock Negotiation & ABCs of a Music Producer Deal:

  • Logistics: Where song is recorded, artist approvals, producer deliverables.
  • 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?  Up-front and back-end compensation.
  • Credit: What specific credit will producer receive?
  • General Clauses, Terms & Options: Original work, 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? Producer royalty.  Did you know it all comes out of the artist's royalty?
  • Recoupment
  • 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, CD reductions, "fake" free goods and much more.
  • Assignment
  • 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 form agreement of a music producer deal
  • Direct access + firsthand info = better results FOR YOU

BONUS: Sample music producer form agreement will be provided.

NARIP programs enable a deep dive into important deals and enable audience questions and direct feedback, making them even more valuable.  

Most important, attendees meet these key players, paving the way for deals, representation, collaboration and ongoing opportunities, and giving them an edge in a competitive market.

Be prepared to take plenty of notes!
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
Rico Brooks As CEO of Adella Thomas Management, Rico Brooks, he oversees the music careers of some of the most notable names in the industry including platinum-selling producer Sonny Digital, international producers Bobby Johnson and iBeatz as well as hit-makers B Wheezy Beatz, D. Rich, Fukk12, duo Ro & Smoke, XL, Chase Millie songwriter/producer Tasha Catour.  Brooks got his start in music as a sales associate of Peppermint Music and his start in management helping to shape the careers of various Hip-hop artists as a manager, then President of Block Entertainment.  With plans on developing a career in Movie Production, Branding and Strategic Marketing, the future holds limitless opportunities for this respected entrepreneur.
Tanner Hendon Tanner Hendon is an Atlanta native musician, producer, and owner and founder of Atlanta based record label - Madison Records. From an early age, Tanner was drawn to music. After teaching himself to play drums, bass, guitar, and keys, he began to play with artists in the Atlanta music scene, as well as record original music in his home studio. He later formed his own band in which he played drums, and by the time he was 17 he had toured the country several times over, opening for acts such as Velvet Revolver, Tantric, Rehab, and more. In 2011, he acquired a studio in Chamblee, GA formerly known as Exocet Studios. Around that same time, the world famous Southern Tracks Studios, located in Atlanta was closing down. After a world wide hunt for a mixing console, Tanner ended up buying the SSL console from Southern Tracks on which super producer Brendan O’Brien recorded so many famous albums (Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Train, and many more). With the new studio complete, Tanner began to produce artists which eventually led to launching his label - Madison Records. Madison Records has a very diverse roster of artists including Atlanta’s own Chelsea Shag, as well as Tony Lewis from the famous 80s group The Outfield, who had their mega-hit “Your Love”. In addition to producing and running the label, Tanner continues to tour and play live shows with his band Like Machines, as well as filling in on drums for artists such as Paul Rodgers (Bad Company), Night Ranger, Magnets & Ghosts, Collective Soul, and more. Tanner and his family are also part owners of one of Atlanta’s staple venues Smith’s Olde Bar, and are strong supporters of The Recording Academy and Georgia Music Partners.
David Prasse, Esq. David W. Prasse is an attorney in Atlanta, Georgia, representing music and creative clients, including several nationally recognized artists, producers, managers, labels, publishing companies, web companies, music and television industry executives, music venues and a high end boutique car company. He received his law degree from Georgia State University and his undergraduate degree from The University of Georgia.  He has been a guest speaker and taught publishing and music business classes at Georgia State University. He has spoken on panels at SXSW, The Atlantis Music Conference, Athfest and continuing legal education seminars for attorneys.  During undergrad he was a talent buyer for UGA, booking shows with attendances between 350 to over 14,000. After college he managed bands on independent and major labels. He worked for a Sony label during law school and spent a couple of years working for a boutique entertainment law firm in Atlanta before starting his own practice in 1999. In 2007 he started an independent rock label, Slush Fund, with an old friend in New York. THANK YOU
Special thanks Chris Fragale for hosting this event at Atlanta Institute of Music & Media.
WHEN Wednesday, May 15, 2019 6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:30 p.m. –  Break 9:30 p.m. - Program ends WHERE
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media 2875 Breckinridge Blvd. Suite 700 Duluth, GA 30096 PARKING
Free parking. PER-SESSION, PER PERSON COST $15 NARIP Members $25 Non-Members BONUS #2 Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of any documents distributed at the program.  This program will cover a great deal of information, and you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the PREMIUM TICKET option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you shortly after our program. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: NARIP.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Pre-paid admission guarantees seating, NARIP Sessions sell out. All ticket sales final.  No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. NARIP reserves the right to refuse service or admission to anyone. FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US!  TWEET ABOUT NARIP & OUR EVENT! QUESTIONS Call us at 818 769 7007 or email info AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Adella Thomas Management Madison Records NARIP
NARIP. Career acceleration. Get connected. Stay connected.
____________________________________________________
The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives.

NARIP markets & monetizes music  Learn ● Network ● Access Opportunity

X