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A recording contract is an agreement record companies use to claim their ownership over an artist's recording session and their licensing rights in promoting the album. Also, record companies use the contract to highlight the amount of funds the artist will receive based on a salary, royalty payments, etc.

How to create a Music Recording Contract Step 1: Specify where you're creating the Music Recording Contract. ... Step 2: Provide the recording company's and artist's details. ... Step 3: Outline the production details. ... Step 4: Outline the recording details. ... Step 5: Decide if the contract will include an exclusive agreement clause.

The U.S. copyright law requires those that publicly perform copyrighted music -- including websites and other digital services that transmit music to the public -- to first obtain a license from the copyright owners of the songs performed.

A music license agreement specifies the rights that will be granted: how many copies of the work can be reproduced, what territory or countries it applies in, whether it's exclusive or non-exclusive, and if there are any limitations on how much money has to change hands before royalties need to be paid out.

A Copyright License Agreement is a contract under which a copyright owner allows another person or company to use their copyrighted material in one way or another: to reprint it, or distribute it, to use it for a specified amount of time, and more.

A music licensing agreement is a legal contract between the owner of the musical composition and a party which wishes to use it. The agreement typically includes provisions specifying what rights are granted, how much money will be paid for these rights, and when the payments will occur.