Released on: April 23, 2008, 4:14 am

Press Release Author: Ty Cohen

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Knowing what it takes to avoid being taken for a ride with
recording contracts. Tips to help you understand and be successful when signing a
recording contract.

Press Release Body: Know How to Be Successful with Recording Contracts?

They say that "there is a star born every minute" but with all these up and coming
stars how many actually succeed? For every great star that emerges there are many
falling stars that strew the pathway to success. With so much talent available how
is it that the odds are so great. True, music and entertainment are competitive, but
there is really another underlying factor to be considered.

That factor is signing recording contracts! This is where many entertainment artists
and musicians fall down. They simply are not aware of the ins and outs of a
recording contract. When a musician or songwriter goes into a contract blind they
generally end up with the short end of the stick. Why? Because recording companies
are out to get as much as they can. After all business is business as far as they
are concerned, and in order to be successful they cannot afford to feel sorry for
their prospective clients.

When an artist allows the recording company to get the upper hand they will rarely
make much, if any money. They can end up doing a lot of work for very little profit.
Sadly this can lead to failure in their careers. So how can an artist avoid being
taken for a ride when they sign recording contracts?

Understand what your options are when it comes to:
1.Terms
2.Royalties
3.Copyrights
4.Licensing
5.Options-how many songs you will produce within the time limit of the recording
contract.

Be careful to read the fine print. This is where the recording companies can catch
you. Skimming through a contract can cost you 100's of dollars and even your career.
Not reading a recording contract's details is an easy way for the company to take
you for a ride. Remember once the contract is signed there is no way out!

The best way to ensure success and prevent the companies from doing this is to hire
a good entertainment lawyer. They are familiar with all the tricks of the trade and
will be able to walk you through the process of signing a recording contract.

So stop, think, and read the recording contract before you sign on that dotted line.
Do not allow the companies to take you for a ride. Instead ride your own wave of
success with a lucrative recording contract.

For additional information or a sample copy, Contact:
Melida Cohen
Platinum Millennium Publishing
Box 644
Toll Free 1-866-752-9968
Local: 919-661-2171
Fax: 1-203-286-1761
Garner, North Carolina 27529
EMail: MelidaCohen@GMail.com
http://www.MusicContracts101.com

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Web Site: http://www.MusicContracts101.com

Contact Details: Melida Cohen
Platinum Millennium Publishing
Box 644
Toll Free 1-866-752-9968
Local: 919-661-2171
Fax: 1-203-286-1761
Garner, North Carolina 27529
EMail: MelidaCohen@GMail.com
http://www.MusicContracts101.com