The Enterprising Musician's Legal Toolkit

<a></a> <a></a> <a></a> <span>The Enterprising Musician’s Legal Toolkit</span> <span> is a guide for navigating the foundational decisions to effectively launch and successfully operate a creative enterprise. Using accessible language, the book demystifies business and legal jargon and empowers entrepreneurial musicians through step-by-step instructions. Expanding upon </span> <span>The Enterprising Musician’s Guide to Performer Contracts</span> <span>, David R. Williams addresses:</span> <br> <br> <ul> <li><span>For-profit legal structures including sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations</span></li> <li><span>Alternative business models such as nonprofit organizations and newer, hybrid structures (B Corps, L3Cs, and Social Purpose Corporations)</span></li> <li><span>Compliance matters</span></li> <li><span>How to protect your interests in artistic collaborations</span></li> <li><span>Music licensing income streams</span></li> <li><span>Copyright basics including steps for federal registration</span></li> </ul> <span><br>The book also contains annotated samples of commonly-used music industry contracts including independent contractor agreements, non-disclosure (confidentiality) agreements, commission agreements, releases, and more.</span>