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Permissions needed for using child singers on recording?
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 10:11 am
by ericmakesmusic
Anyone have experience using a child's voice on a recording? I've got a submission coming up and we used a pre teen to record the vocals. No compensation was involved. Just wondering what type of clearance do I need. Is a signed permission to use the vocals in all mediums sufficient. Can that be signed by one parent or are both parents necessary? Any other thoughts? Thanks.
Re: Permissions needed for using child singers on recording?
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:01 pm
by Casey H
ericmakesmusic wrote:Anyone have experience using a child's voice on a recording? I've got a submission coming up and we used a pre teen to record the vocals. No compensation was involved. Just wondering what type of clearance do I need. Is a signed permission to use the vocals in all mediums sufficient. Can that be signed by one parent or are both parents necessary? Any other thoughts? Thanks.
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I would get a signed work for hire as you would for any hired musician or vocalist. If there was no compensation, put down $1. Have the agreement signed by the parents or legal guardians as well.
Casey
Re: Permissions needed for using child singers on recording?
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:28 pm
by ericmakesmusic
Thank you Casey!
Re: Permissions needed for using child singers on recording?
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:41 pm
by HowardBHC
Casey H wrote:
I would get a signed work for hire as you would for any hired musician or vocalist. If there was no compensation, put down $1. Have the agreement signed by the parents or legal guardians as well
Straight from the top. Better safe than sorry.
