The Music Recording Royalties Letter of Direction is a core component of Artist Collaboration. It allows the Artist and the primary collector of royalties to direct the payment of royalties (or a portion of) to pay splits.

If you collaborate with others on songs or albums, the Letter of Direction is used to ensure royalty splits are paid to the right people.
This contract is a legal document that details the terms and conditions between Recording Artists and Rights Owners.

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:

Recording Royalties Letter of Direction, Letter of Direction, Letter of Direction for Music Recording Royalties, Letter of Direction Template, Letter of Direction Agreement.

Approximate time to complete contract:  2-3 Minutes
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What is it?

The Music Recording Royalties Letter of Direction covers the essential contract terms between Recording Artists and Rights Owners:

This standard Independent Music Contract covers:

  • The Start Date of the Agreement
  • The Release of Rights by the Owner
  • The Use Rights

How does it work?

Use this document to explain the relationship between Recording Artists and Rights Owners:

Some things needed to build your custom the Music Recording Royalties Letter of Direction:

  • Names of the Parties
  • Addresses of the Parties
  • Emails of the Parties

Once you have completed drafting the Music Recording Royalties Letter of Direction, you will be able to save to edit further, download a PDF or send to the other party for electronic signature.