The Music Business Starter Kit (9-in-1 Professional Asset Vault)

Stop playing Artist and start running your business. 

You wouldn’t build a house without a foundation, so don't build a music career without the right paperwork. I have used these exact assets to manage millions in revenue for Tier-1 artists. This is the Starter Kit: the exact professional Word and PDF files I use to ensure every dollar is captured and every right is protected.

All templates are provided as fully editable Word documents, along with PDF guides, so you can easily customize them to fit your specific needs. You will receive a download link shortly after purchase.

If you have any questions or experience any issues with your order, please email lizthemusicmanager@gmail.com for assistance.

What is in the Kit:

1. The Independent Record Deal & Master Rights Agreement: Covers exclusive recording, royalty allocations (75/25), and a critical 15-year ownership reversion clause so you can get your masters back.
2. The Exclusive Recording Agreement: The industry-standard contract for binding an artist to a specific company for a set period or number of releases.
3. The Universal Work-For-Hire Agreement: The essential contract for hiring producers, engineers, and session players. This ensures you own 100% of the intellectual property you pay for.
4. The Master Use & Distribution License: A comprehensive agreement for licensing your music to visual media (Sync) and audio-only distribution. Includes specific sections on audit rights and territory restrictions.
5. The Song Registration & PRO Setup Master Guide: A 9-page deep dive with step-by-step instructions for ASCAP, BMI, The MLC, and SoundExchange. Includes the specific "200% system" math for BMI to ensure your checks arrive on time.
6. How To Start Your Own Music Publishing Company: A complete guide to choosing a name, obtaining an EIN, and setting up the structure to collect the "Publisher's Share" of your royalties.
7. The Song Split Sheet Master Bundle: The industry-standard way to document ownership before a song is released. Includes templates for two, three, and four collaborators.
8. The Sync Licensing & Pitching Strategy: An insider manual on what music supervisors look for, how to format your metadata, and professional email templates for pitching your catalog.
9. Professional Press Release Templates: Includes distinct templates for both rising artists and established career momentum, plus a real-world example of a professional release.