Education
Know Your Rights
Plain-English guides to help you understand contracts, royalties, copyright, and more. Written for working musicians, not lawyers.
Important: These guides are for general education only and do not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice for your specific situation.
Contracts
Understand what you're signing before you commit. Recording deals, publishing agreements, management contracts, and more.
Royalties
Make sense of your royalty statements. How different royalties work and how to collect everything you're owed.
Copyright
Your creative work is automatically protected. How copyright works, what you own, and how to protect your music.
Publishing
Understand music publishing and songwriter rights. Publishers, administration, PROs, and self-publishing explained.
Live Performance
Know your rights when playing live, from session work to touring. Payment standards and workplace protections.
AI and Music
Navigate the rapidly changing landscape of AI in music. How AI affects your rights and what protections exist.
Session Work
Guidance for session musicians on contracts, payments, and credits. Protect yourself when working for others.
Getting Paid
Practical guidance on invoicing, chasing payments, and tax basics. Keep better records and get paid on time.
Splits and Credits
Document collaborations properly from the start. Why splits matter and how to have difficult conversations early.
Starting Out
Essential guidance for musicians early in their career. Start with the right knowledge and avoid common mistakes.