This guide outlines the basic concepts of a recording agreement. It explains the different types of recording contracts and briefly states the formalities of forming and negotiating a deal with a record company. The checklist also has a glossary of common terms which will help you understand what is being offered in a recording deal (updated May 2011).

Session Musician’s Release (Profit Sharing)
This sample Session Musician’s Release (the Release) should be used when a musician is being...