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 - [[https://youtu.be/qynZtQICdtk?si=zU-bh4iBYrAOXrdW][youtube video]]
 
 * notes
+** how it normally goes
+*** you gave away your session files without saying one of the following:
+
+- hey i'll send you the session files you send me the paperwork
+- hey let me send the paperwork over to you
+- let my attorney contact you with the paperwork
+
+*** in this case you are fucked
+- session files are out of yoru control
+- and the negotiations are now up in the air
+  - they can make moves without you
+  - they already have it
+
+** producer contract
+*** you need this if you are
+- manager
+- artist
+- producer
+- record label
+
+*** for producers the contract must have the following:
+1. producer fee
+2. advance
+3. points in there
+4. publishing in there
+5. [[file:../../music_legal_basics.org::#soundexchange-lod-producer-contract][sound exchange LOD]] (Letter of Direction)
+6. mechanical royalties
+7. writers credit
+8. must also include insurence
+
+**** fee
+- non recoupable
+  - you don't owe the record label back
+  - artist does have to pay this back
+- what you get for making the beat
+  - nothing to do with advance
+  - you will not be credited on your royalties
+  - this is for packaging the product and delivering it to the label
+
+**** points
+- percentage of streams and sales outside of the master recording you produced
+- usually 3.5%
+- this is the one thing you want outside of your publishing
+  - will produce a lot of money
+- points come from master recording
+  - you don't want this on advance
+
+**** advance
+- recoupable
+- advance against your producer points
+- you have to pay this back
+
+**** writers credit
+- you will get credit on musical work copywrite and writers share of performance royalty
+  - you get credit as an AUTHOR on the writers share on PRO (performance royalties)
+- percentage is direclty correlated with your publishing percentage at the PRO and mechanical royalty collection societies
+
+**** mechanical royalties
+- royalties paid every time your song is reproduced on:
+  - streaming sites
+  - social media sites
+  - sheet music
+  - etc
+- you need to receive these WITHOUT REDUCTION
+  - your contract must state you get paid 100% of scale
+
+**** sound exchange LOD
+- allows producers to receive a portion of artists share of the performance royalties

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+#+title: find the right lawyer for your record label
+#+HTML_HEAD: <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="../../../_share/media/css/org-media-sass/categories/business.css" />
+
+* Links
+#+attr_html: :class links
+- [[../../toc.org][TOC - Music Money Makeover]]
+- [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxht0nqnhws][youtube video]]
+
+* notes
+- you need an affordable attorney
+- connections are what get you an attorney
+
+** where to get a lawyer
+**** connections
+- get referral through people
+
+**** online
+- american bar
+- martin dale hubble directory
+- american bar
+- you can ask BMI directly
+
+** what kind
+- in your genre
+  - hip hop world is not the same as pop world
+  - way and style of doing contracts might not be congruent with the people in that world
+
+- make sure they are good at what you need
+  - record contracts
+  - negotiating good deals
+
+- understand your position
+  - new
+  - someone who can explain some things to you
+
+** what you need
+- standard recording contract
+- producer agreements that attach to recording contract
+- management contract for an artist you are managing
+
+** retainer services
+- cant afford it
+- don't have enough business transactions coming in yet
+
+** build relationship
+- keep checking in with lawyer
+  - pay for time
+  - letting him know what is up with you
+  - this shows you are here to do business
+- so if you run into other people and he is there, he will introduce you
+
+** how do we know if the lawyer is right?
+- we don't. we are here to get the contract
+
+** why not google?
+- lawyer knows the scene
+- understands your security issues

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+#+title: understand music contracts so you don't get screwed
+#+HTML_HEAD: <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="../../../_share/media/css/org-media-sass/categories/business.css" />
+
+* Links
+#+attr_html: :class links
+- [[../../toc.org][TOC - Music Money Makeover]]
+- [[https://youtu.be/IxpnflsDo5s?si=Y4_BTRfPZqmHZo9V][youtube video]]
+
+* notes
+** correct attitude
+- it is all about give and take on the contract
+  - you cannot own everything
+  - you must give up something
+  - you will have to pay people to make things happen
+
+- specifically
+  - is it to restrictive / what clauses make it to restrictive
+  - is it flexible enought to allow for future changes in your music career
+  - does it cover all the details or does it leave things out
+    - this may be a question for your attorney
+
+** refresher on copyrights
+ [[file:../../music_legal_basics.org::#copyrights-explained][Copyrights Explained]]
+
+** purpose of a contract
+   1. establish a business relationship between two parties
+   2. define the rights and responsibilities between each party
+   3. split the profits between each party
+
+*** purpose who, what
+- who is the contract between
+- what is it for
+
+*** exclusivity
+- is it exclusive to the party we are signing to
+  - are we forbidden from doing this kind of business with anyone else
+  - incentivizes one party to work hard
+- or is it non exclusive
+  - lets you move about the chessboard freely
+
+*** the term (length of time)
+- how long is it going to be
+- optional renewal period
+  - if one party didn't do their job, but they renew it is a problem
+  - has to be written correctly
+
+*** territory (geographic)
+- local
+- worldwide
+
+** what rights are you giving up
+- understand what you are agreeing to
+
+** advances / royalties
+- these are advances on the projected sales that the side thinks the artist can make
+
+*** things for the artist to consider
+- how much advanced
+- how much must be repaid
+- what percentage of projected earnings is the artist gaining
+- when must it be repaid
+- how can it be repaid
+
+*** royalties
+- what is his cut
+- of this how much must be given back to the advance
+- when will he receive the royalties
+- how will it be paid
+
+** warranty
+- what can I not be a part of
+- what must I not be doing
+- we also have to confirm that the receiver will not be crossing lines with another contract
+
+** attorney
+*** when to get an attorney
+- too involved
+- seems sketchy
+- too complicated
+- any disputes
+  - any breaches
+- any amount over $2000
+  - ESPECIALLY when its going somewhere
+
+*** where to get an attorney
+- linked in
+- music functions
+
+*** breaching contract
+- speak to an attorney and tell them you have a problem with the contract and want to find an exit
+
+- if there is no exit, find out what the consequences are of breaching the contract
+
+** final words
+- find a producer contract and learn how to read it
+- find a split sheet and learn it
+- learn how to read a basic record deal (360 deal)
+ 
+** structure of contract
+
+*** top of contract must have
+- purpose
+- exclusivity
+- term
+- territory
+
+*** you don't want that buried

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+#+title: producers & songwriters double your money
+#+HTML_HEAD: <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="../../../_share/media/css/org-media-sass/categories/business.css" />
+
+* Links
+#+attr_html: :class links
+- [[../../toc.org][TOC - Music Money Makeover]]
+- [[https://youtu.be/dhT309VGQgQ?si=ie5EJIvwNntKe2xg][youtube video]]
+
+* notes
+- producers and song writers are not making money bc of over saturated market
+- prodcuers and song writers must work together
+- beat maker + song writer = producer
+
+** definitions
+*** music producer
+- music writer
+- composer
+- song writer
+
+*** song writer
+- lyric writer
+- author
+
+*** in the eyes of the publishing world
+- its the same thing
+- you are producers
+  - produce a body of work to be sold to a customer
+
+
+** if a songwriter can sing
+- catalog your music like albums
+- this doubles value in pitching to
+  - sync agents
+
+  - record labels
+    - he needs a hit, better if the hit came with a song
+
+  - publishers
+    - a beat is cool to publisher but it aint great
+    - they'd rather its done and pre-catalogued
+    - you can do a song deal as opposed to a term deal
+
+  - advertisement music agencies
+    - they are doing deals with libraries
+
+- people want full songs more than beats alone
+
+** pay your songwriters
+- if you place a song with a songwriter give them a cut of the producers advance
+  - this will gain a talented ally
+- if songwriter produces vocals or writes and demos the song cut them in on producer's points
+
+** teams
+- breaking up a 5% deal
+- these teams can do a LOT more than a single beat maker
+- you'll have a lot more songs and beats
+  - 3-5 songs a week
+
+*** scenario \#1
+
+| 2 producers               | 5 voluntary song pluggers | 2 points |
+| 2 singer-songwriter (m/f) |                           | 2 points |
+| 1 vocal producer          |                           | 1 point  |
+| 1 engineer / rough mixer  |                           |          |
+
+*** scenario \#2
+| 1 producers               | 4 voluntary song pluggers                  | 2 points |
+| 2 singer-songwriter (m/f) | 1 real song plugger with 10-15% commission | 2 points |
+| 1 vocal producer          |                                            | 1 point  |
+| 1 engineer / rough mixer  |                                            |          |
+
+** problems
+- two producers sell at the same time
+  - do a bidding war
+  - give it to whoever gets it first
+
+- you need to get a producer agreement
+
+- everyone on the team needs to knw how to read it

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+#+title: 6 keys to consistently dropping music every 2 weeks
+#+HTML_HEAD: <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="../../../_share/media/css/org-media-sass/categories/business.css" />
+
+* Links
+#+attr_html: :class links
+- [[../../toc.org][TOC - Music Money Makeover]]
+- [[https://youtu.be/BBmn5ZKx12s?si=PQaCJm6MVSxjCeon][youtube video]]
+
+* notes
+
+1. must have a quality prouduct
+   - best judgement comes from people you don't know
+   - get quality assessment from internet
+2. streamline production and recording
+   - be ahead of release

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+#+title: V08 Producer Contracts

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+#+title: Description: sound exchage LOD
+#+HTML_HEAD: <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="../../_share/media/css/org-media-sass/categories/business.css" />
+
+* link
+
+- [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v08-producer_contracts.org][producer contracts]]
+
+* definitions
+** Copyrights Explained
+:PROPERTIES:
+:CUSTOM_ID: copyrights-explained
+:END:
+
+two main rights of copy in the music industry
+1. "masters"
+2. publishing
+
+*** masters
+**** sound recording copyright of the composition and or song
+  - sound recordings include
+    - records
+    - masters
+    - phonogram ℗  (sound recording copyright symbol)
+  - audio recording files
+    - wav, mp3, aiff
+    - master recoring royalties
+
+**** master recording royalties
+1. through the distributor
+   - tunecore
+   - distrokid
+2. major label
+
+**** performance royalties
+- soundexchange (US based)
+- PPL (UK based)
+- collection companies outside the US are referred to as "neighboring rights"
+
+*** Publishing
+- performing arts copyright
+  - composition
+  - sheet music
+  - midi files
+  - publishing
+  - song to be performed
+
+**** collect performance royalties for the composition
+- [[https://www.bmi.com/][BMI]]
+- [[https://www.sesac.com/][SESAC]]
+- [[https://www.ascap.com/][ASCAP]]
+  - The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
+  - US based
+- [[https://www.prsformusic.com/][PRS for Music]]
+  - (UK based)
+
+**** mechanical rights collections
+- [[https://www.harryfox.com/][HFA]] - Harry Fox Agency
+- [[https://www.musicreports.com/][Music Reports]]
+- [[https://www.themlc.com/][The MLC]] - Mechancical Licensing Collective
+
+**** lyric display royalties
+- [[https://www.lyricfind.com/][LyricFind]]
+- [[https://www.musixmatch.com/][musixmatch]]
+
+
+*** 6 Rights of Copyright
+United States Code title 17
+
+1. Right to Reproduce
+2. Right to Prepare Derivative Works
+3. Right to Distribute
+4. Right to Public Performance
+5. Right to Public Display
+6. Right to Digital Performance
+
+** SoundExchange LOD in a Music Producer Contract
+:PROPERTIES:
+:CUSTOM_ID: soundexchange-lod-producer-contract
+:END:
+
+*** What is a SoundExchange LOD?
+A *Letter of Direction (LOD) for SoundExchange* is a formal document signed by an artist, directing **SoundExchange** (the U.S. organization responsible for collecting and distributing digital performance royalties) to pay a portion of royalties to a producer or another third party.
+
+*** Why is an LOD Important?
+- Ensures that the *producer receives a share* of **digital performance royalties** from non-interactive streaming services like Pandora, SiriusXM, and web radio.
+- Since SoundExchange only pays **artists and labels**, an LOD is necessary for a producer to be paid directly.
+- Without an LOD, the artist receives all royalties and must pay the producer manually.
+
+*** How an LOD Works
+1. *Producer & Artist Agreement*: The producer's contract includes a percentage of digital performance royalties.
+2. *Artist Signs the LOD*: The artist fills out and signs a **SoundExchange Letter of Direction**, specifying the producer’s share.
+3. *Submission to SoundExchange*: The LOD is sent to SoundExchange for processing, and upon approval, the producer starts receiving their share directly.
+
+*** Sample SoundExchange Letter of Direction (LOD)
+#+BEGIN_SRC text
+[Artist’s Name]
+[Artist’s Address]
+[City, State, Zip Code]
+[Email]
+[Date]
+
+SoundExchange
+733 10th Street NW, 10th Floor
+Washington, DC 20001
+
+Subject: Letter of Direction to Pay Producer Royalties
+
+To Whom It May Concern,
+
+I, [Artist’s Name], am the Featured Recording Artist registered with SoundExchange for the sound recordings listed below. I hereby direct SoundExchange to pay [Producer’s Name] ([Producer’s SoundExchange Member ID, if applicable]) a percentage of my digital performance royalties for these recordings, as detailed below.
+
+***Sound Recordings:**
+1. "[Song Title 1]" - [ISRC]
+2. "[Song Title 2]" - [ISRC]
+3. "[Album Title]" - [ISRC] (if applicable)
+
+***Royalty Percentage to be Paid to Producer:**
+- [X]% of the featured artist’s digital performance royalties
+
+By signing below, I authorize SoundExchange to make the above payments directly to [Producer’s Name] and acknowledge that this direction is irrevocable except by mutual written agreement.
+
+Sincerely,
+[Artist’s Signature]
+[Printed Name]
+
+***Acknowledged and Agreed:**
+[Producer’s Signature]
+[Printed Name]
+#+END_SRC
+
+*** Additional Notes:
+- The ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) helps identify the exact recordings.
+- The artist must be a **registered member of SoundExchange** for this to be processed.
+- This LOD is **only for digital performance royalties**, not mechanical or publishing royalties.

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 - [[./_subsections/dailies/legally-print-1k-in-7-days.org][LEGALLY PRINT $1K in 7 DAYS on YouTube as an Artist! (No Money Needed)]]
 - [[./_subsections/dailies/ten thousand dollar fundamentals.org][$10,000 fundamentals they wont tell new artists but I will!]]
 
-* How to start a Music Production Company
+** How to start a Music Production Company
+*** contents
+#+attr_html: :class playlist
+1. [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v01-build-production-1.org][Build a Production Company LLC for Music Producers pt1]]
+2. [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v02-build-production-pt2.org][Build a Production Company LLC for Music Producers pt2]]
+3. [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v03-build-production-pt3.org][Build a Production Company LLC for Music Producers pt3]]
+4. [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v04-sell-beats-online.org][Sell Beats Online for Maximum Profit]]
+5. [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v05-8-valuable-assets.org][8 VAluable Assets Music Producers Need to Make Money]]
+6. [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v06-build_a_team.org][How to build a team for music producers fast]]
+7. [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v07-music_producer_jobs.org][what jobs can a music producer do]]
+8. [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v08-producer_contracts.org][how producer contracts work]]
+9. [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v09-record_label_lawyer.org][find the right lawyer for your record label]]
+10. [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v10-understand_contracts.org][how to understand music contracts to avoid getting screwed]]
+11. [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v11-double_money.org][double your money]]
+12. [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v12-6_keys_music_every_week.org][6 keys to dropping music every week]]
+
 *** Playlist
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 1. [[https://youtu.be/oxHJ5uVe-ss?si=NF9vkZjPifMt0m-5][How to Build a Production Company LLC for Music Producers]]
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 5. [[https://youtu.be/5Orr9Xwm3Ww?si=gmkGVumX9B8OsPwN][8 Valuable Assets Music Producers Need to make money]]
 6. [[https://youtu.be/xLIx4OS50Mc?si=TYSd-y0kmTQLHMpD][How to build a team for music producers fast!]]
 7. [[https://youtu.be/XJXQAW-I_h4?si=GldrBNsTNJVmaKN3][What Jobs can a music producer do?]]
-8. [[https://youtu.be/qynZtQICdtk?si=G2XlW7E9JBxaYQaE][How producer contracts work! The Ultimate Video]] *current*
+8. [[https://youtu.be/qynZtQICdtk?si=G2XlW7E9JBxaYQaE][How producer contracts work! The Ultimate Video]]
 9. [[https://youtu.be/Pxht0nqnhws?si=Ns0mzrJXUXuvE7qz][How to find the RIGHT Lawyer for your Record Label]]
 10. [[https://youtu.be/IxpnflsDo5s?si=Y4_BTRfPZqmHZo9V][How to understand music contracts to avoid getting screwed]]
 11. [[https://youtu.be/dhT309VGQgQ?si=ie5EJIvwNntKe2xg][Producers & Songwriters: DOUBLE YOUR MONEY! | Get The BAG!]]
-12. [[https://youtu.be/BBmn5ZKx12s?si=PQaCJm6MVSxjCeon][6 Keys to Consistently Dropping Music Every 2 Weeks!]]
+12. [[https://youtu.be/BBmn5ZKx12s?si=PQaCJm6MVSxjCeon][6 Keys to Consistently Dropping Music Every 2 Weeks!]] *current*
 13. [[https://youtu.be/Sr5Tjn7JWlU?si=56otgRRqWZb-NE-A][The Top 3 Missed Gems in a Music Producer’s Contract]]
-
-#+attr_html: :class contents-overview
-- [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v01-build-production-1.org][Build a Production Company LLC for Music Producers pt1]]
-- [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v02-build-production-pt2.org][Build a Production Company LLC for Music Producers pt2]]
-- [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v03-build-production-pt3.org][Build a Production Company LLC for Music Producers pt3]]
-- [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v04-sell-beats-online.org][Sell Beats Online for Maximum Profit]]
-- [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v05-8-valuable-assets.org][8 VAluable Assets Music Producers Need to Make Money]]
-- [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v06-build_a_team.org][How to build a team for music producers fast]]
-- [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v07-music_producer_jobs.org][what jobs can a music producer do]]
-- [[./_subsections/music-production-company/v08-producer_contracts.org][how producer contracts work]]