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Introduction to contracts

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This chapter will look at a broad array of contracts that are commonly used within the music publishing arena. Please note I am not a lawyer, but have operated within the world of business affairs for many years. I use lawyers in a variety of ways; sometimes to assist in concluding negotiations and always in the final drafting of the contract. This chapter is designed to help you to become more familiar with terminology and to take away the fear factor. It will help you to understand what is being asked of you, and areas that you could focus in on regarding negotiations. It’s a great starting point and will make negotiations and discussions far more enjoyable. It is essential to understand the basics ...

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