The Enterprising Musician's Guide to Performer Contracts

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The Enterprising Musicians Guide to Performer Contracts is an empowering resource that provides detailed, plain-language explanations of the clauses commonly found in legal agreements such as engagement (gig) contracts, artist-management contracts, and producer agreements. Musicians from all musical styles will be able to decipher contracts offered to them and improve terms to their benefit. In clear detail, David Williams dissects the most common clauses in performer contracts, revealing how to avoid pitfalls and properly amend content to address each musicians needs. Seasoned performers, emerging artists, and music students of all levels will find this handy volume an invaluable compendium of conflict-free guidance as they navigate their careers in the music industry.

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Williams' book is...a gift to performers. The Enterprising Musician's Guide to Performer Contracts provides working musicians clear guidance that is crucial for a performance career. * Classical Singer Magazine *
David Williams demystifies the performance contract process with his clear explanations and pithy examples, and in doing so, he empowers young musicians to pursue their dreams. This book is required reading for serious performers. -- Lynn Eustis, author, The Singers Ego
Enlightening and invaluable. Williams shines a spotlight on how to navigate the business of a successful performing career, empowering you to make informed decisions with confidence. -- John Churchwell, head of music staff, San Francisco Opera
Comprehensive and easily comprehendible, this book is a real deal changer. The large numbers of examples add clarity, demystify, personalise and empower. A MUST for artists of every age and situation. With precision, love and passion, David Williams has written a profoundly important book -- Margot Garrett, Grammy awardwinning international performance and recording collaborative pianist and faculty, The Julliard School
As a freelance musician negotiating my early career, The Enterprising Musician's Guide to Performer Contracts is the book I wished had existed. Smart and concise, it is the indispensable tool to help musicians negotiate the business side of their art. -- Jamie Schmidt, M.M., music director and conductor, The Lion King national tour

Author Bio

David R. Williams is a former professional musician with a doctorate in music and in law. He has lectured on music industry law at Yale University, Tanglewood Music Center, Manhattan School of Music, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the Crane Institute for Music Business and Entrepreneurship at SUNY Potsdam, among other institutions. He also serves as company manager for TriCities Opera in Binghamton, New York. Visit www.EnterprisingArtistConsulting.com to learn about his workshops and consulting work and to explore additional resources.