Music Law

How to make your band a business success

Whether you're recording an album, budgeting a tour, or livestreaming concerts, you need solid information to make the right legal and business choices.

Music Law is the all-in-one guide you need. Written by musician and lawyer Rich Stim, it explains everything you need to:



write a partnership agreement

buy and insure equipment

use samples and do covers

register your band's name

sell and license your music

get royalties for streaming and downloads

get gigs and get paid

promote your band on social media

find the right manager and write a fair contract

protect your copyright

avoid legal problems when using a recording studio, and

negotiate record contracts.



This is the most useful business and legal guide for bands and independent musicians that you can buy. Completely updated to provide the latest in the law and current business practices, it covers music licensing and trends in livestreaming and other new revenue sources.