When to use it
The agreement is set up for an Artist working with a Producer on recordings described in the Scope of Work. It works best when the parties have already agreed on the songs, advance, royalty points, credit, and composition share and need a clear document to fill in and sign.
Its standard ownership clause states that the Artist owns the master recordings. If your deal gives the producer master ownership, exclusive beat rights, or a different licensing arrangement, use the custom contract builder or get legal advice instead of relying on the standard wording.
Terms included in the agreement
Production Services
Producer will produce the recording(s) described in the Scope of Work.
Fee & Royalties
Artist will pay the Total Fee as an advance. Producer is entitled to the royalty points stated in the Scope of Work, recoupable from the advance.
Credit
Producer will be credited as "Produced by" the Producer's printed name on all releases where credits appear.
Ownership
Artist owns the master recordings. Producer retains their share of the underlying composition as stated in the Scope of Work.
Independent Relationship
The parties are independent contractors. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship.
Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the state stated in the Agreement Details, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Entire Agreement
This Agreement is the complete agreement between the parties and replaces all prior discussions. Changes must be in writing and signed by both parties.
What you fill in
- Scope of Work
- Name each recording and list any royalty points or composition share agreed for the Producer.
- Total Fee
- Enter the advance the Artist will pay the Producer.
- Payment Terms
- Write how and when the fee is paid, such as a deposit and remaining balance.
- Parties
- Add names, company details, contact details, addresses, and printed names for both people signing.
- Dates and governing state
- Set the effective date, year, and state whose laws will govern the agreement.
Royalty points, publishing, and beat leases
The template treats the production fee as an advance and refers to royalty points entered in the Scope of Work. It does not supply a percentage, calculate royalties, or define the revenue base, accounting schedule, or detailed recoupment process. Agree on those details explicitly rather than assuming the fee settles every question.
Master recordings and the underlying composition are addressed separately: the standard text gives the Artist master ownership and leaves the Producer’s composition share to the Scope of Work. If writers need a separate record of their composition percentages, see the Songwriter Split Sheet; check that both documents are consistent.
Although the catalog summary mentions a beat lease, this agreement does not include a detailed beat-license grant. It does not specify exclusivity, duration, territory, permitted uses, or distribution limits. For a beat lease, address those rights expressly with an attorney or tailored clauses in the custom contract builder. A label alone does not add those terms.
How signing works
Complete
Create a profile and fill in the Artist, Producer, and agreed deal details.
Review
Read the full agreement together. The optional AI check may flag missing details, but can miss issues.
Sign & share
The Artist signs in the blue area. Purchase access enables a private link for the Producer to review and sign in their blue area.
Templates and AI checks are informational tools, not legal advice. Review the agreement carefully and consult a licensed attorney for advice about your specific deal.