Music Industry

Five reasons why having a legal music agreement is necessary

Why you should sign a legal music agreement?

When a newbie artist enters the industry his worst fear is losing the music he has created. If he has started on his own then the fear of piracy breach keeps haunting him now and then. So much so that artists resort to various methods to keep their stuff protected. If you are also planning to venture into the industry we give you five reasons why having a legal music agreement is necessary.

1. Brand protection

Now that you are in the market protection of your brand and its materials is very necessary. Apart from that the pictures you use on your album cover and website, brand name, tagline everything needs to be copyrighted. By signing a legal music agreement you keep yourself safe from the Digital Music Distribution trying to breach your rights in any manner.

2. Band agreement

If you have a band, it is always best to stay on the same page when it comes to rules. By signing an agreement you ensure that the entire team agrees to one particular set of conditions. In case any member is not obeying orders you have something which you can show to stop them from doing so.

3. Terms and conditions

You now have particular set of terms and conditions which your music manager needs to follow. It is wise to decide in advance what all job responsibilities he has to cater to. When things are put on paper it is not easy to forgo them and thus you get a fulfilling relationship that yields good results.

4. Own your intellectual property

You have a music piece but you need to get a copyright on it. Later on when you are using the music in future prospects it becomes simple for you to stake a claim. Legal work ensures that most of the work done remains with you with limited chances of getting stolen.

5. Legal advice

When you have a legal agreement in place you know how far you can use its advantages. What are the possibilities for you in case there is some kind of breach happening? All such advice is given when you sign on the dotted line and this protects your interest in the best manner possible.

Conclusion

Getting your music out is somewhat easy but protecting it from being stolen is rather tough. Beatrising Distribution helps keep your music stay with you and removes any stuff that seems to be plagiarized from yours ( Anti Piracy service). With them around you may rest as the chances of your music copied reduce immensely.

 

 

 

 

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Anna Satolli

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