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Signing a contract..

Post by Tunesmith » Tue Feb 28, 2017 4:54 pm

Hi All,

I was wondering if those of you who have signed exclusive contracts with a publisher that was the result of a TAXI forward, do you have an attorney look it over or just sign it? Or is there anyone in TAXI admin or some department who reviews these for members?

Thank you in advance for your input!

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Post by hummingbird » Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:12 pm

There was a TAXI tv episode with a lawyer that touched on some points, but TAXI doesn't provide a legal service. It's up to the member to take care of themselves. I think it also depends on the deal. If you're pitching yourself as an artist, then you better have a lawyer look at the contract. If you are signing a few tracks might be different.

Music Publishing with Attorney Steve Winogradsky
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/58638221

There's also one called "Music Library Contracts with Erin Jacobson, Esq" but I couldn't get it to link for me.
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Post by Tunesmith » Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:07 am

Thank you. Hummingbird...you have been so helpful!

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Post by Tunesmith » Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:36 am

Music Publishing with Attorney Steve Winogradsky
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/58638221
That video stated to answer questions for me right away! Very informative, everyone!

..thanks!

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Post by Tunesmith » Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:39 am

Music Publishing with Attorney Steve Winogradsky
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/58638221
That video started to answer questions for me right away! Very informative, everyone!

..thanks!

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Re: Signing a contract..

Post by Tunesmith » Wed Mar 01, 2017 2:57 pm

There's also one called "Music Library Contracts with Erin Jacobson, Esq" but I couldn't get it to link for me.
I watched this informative video as well..and heard your question! Michael said great things about you!

Thanks again,

Linda C.

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