Music Industry Resources
This section of my website includes a list of resources and assets that I assembled for music creators. These documents are associated with the textbook that I authored called The Music Business for Music Creators which was released by Routledge in 2024. The documents can be downloaded free of charge for use by anyone who needs them.
Song Copyright Split Sheet
(click to download)
This document outlines song ownership splits between songwriters.
Sound Recording Copyright Split Sheet
(click to download)
This document outlines the ownership of a sound recording copyright.
Producer Release Agreement
(click to download)
This document aids rightsholders in gaining full control of their sound recording copyright from producers and engineers involved in the sound recording process.
Performance Release Agreement
(click to download)
This document aids rightsholders in gaining full control of their sound recording copyright from musicians, vocalists, programmers or any other kind of performer involved with the sound recording process.
Music Publishing Short Form Contract Agreement
(click to download)
An example document of a short form agreement between a music publisher and a songwriter. A long form agreement would include an extensive and comprehensive legal protection script to help minimise ambiguity of the agreement.
Record Company Short Form Contract Agreement
(click to download)
An example document of a short form agreement between a record company and a recording artist. A long form agreement would include an extensive and comprehensive legal protection script to help minimise ambiguity of the agreement.
Metadata Template
(click to download)
This is an excel document which is pre-populated with categories that are most commonly used in the context of song and recording data.
Press Release Template
(click to download)
This is an example press release template which can be downloaded and customised to individual needs.