The Mechanical Rights License It allows an artist to record another’s copyrighted composition in an Audio format.

This contract is a legal document that details the terms and conditions between the Producer and a Song Composition Copyright Owner.

This contract includes all essential terms and conditions for the work-for-hire agreement including compensation, term, and more.

Whether you’re just starting out as a musician or established in the industry, our contracts will help guide you through every step of your process to ensure you are protected and make sure everything goes smoothly from the time to step into the studio to royalty splits.

Creating a contract ensures that the parties making the agreement will have all the proper terms and conditions laid out in advance of the engagement.

Other names for this Document:

Mechanical Rights Licensing, Mechanical Rights License Contract, License Mechanical Rights Agreement, Music Mechanical Rights, Mechanical License Copyright

Approximate time to complete contract:  3-4 Minutes

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What is it?

The Mechanical Rights License covers the essential contract terms between the Producer and a Song Composition Copyright Owner:

This standard Independent Music Contract covers:

  • The Start Date of the Agreement
  • The Release of Rights by the Owner
  • The Use Rights
  • The Rights and Responsibilities of the Parties
  • Work-For-Hire Language
  •  Alternative Dispute Resolution Issues, including Venue & Choice of Law

How does it work?

Use this document to explain the relationship between the Producer and a Song Composition Copyright Owner:

Some things needed to build your custom the Mechanical Rights License:

  • Names of the Parties
  • Addresses of the Parties
  • Emails of the Parties
  • Use Rights
  • State for Venue and Choice Provisions

Once you have completed drafting the Mechanical Rights License, you will be able to save to edit further, download a PDF or send to the other party for electronic signature.