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The Enterprising Musician's Guide to Performer Contracts is a plain-language guide to the two most commonly used contracts in the music industry: presenters’ engagement (gig) contracts and artist-management contracts. It dissects these contracts to inform and protect a musician’s rights and help them get the most out of their performance careers.
Williams' book is...a gift to performers. The Enterprising Musician's Guide to Performer Contracts provides working musicians clear guidance that is crucial for a performance career.
David Williams demystifies the performance contract process with his clear explanations and pithy examples, and in doing so, he empowers young musicians to pursue their dreams. This book is required reading for serious performers.
Enlightening and invaluable. Williams shines a spotlight on how to navigate the business of a successful performing career, empowering you to make informed decisions with confidence.
Comprehensive and easily comprehendible, this book is a real deal changer. The large numbers of examples add clarity, demystify, personalise and empower. A MUST for artists of every age and situation. With precision, love and passion, David Williams has written a profoundly important book
As a freelance musician negotiating my early career, The Enterprising Musician's Guide to Performer Contracts is the book I wished had existed. Smart and concise, it is the indispensable tool to help musicians negotiate the business side of their art.
David R. Williams is a former professional musician with a doctorate in music and in law. He has lectured on music industry law at Yale University, Tanglewood Music Center, Manhattan School of Music, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the Crane Institute for Music Business and Entrepreneurship at SUNY Potsdam, among other institutions. He also serves as company manager for TriCities Opera in Binghamton, New York. Visit www.EnterprisingArtistConsulting.com to learn about his workshops and consulting work and to explore additional resources.