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Music Production Agreement Template

Music production deals are about more than the session fee: who owns the master, whether the producer gets royalties or 'points', how the producer is credited, and who clears samples. This template covers the tracks and sessions, the flat fee plus any royalty on master revenue, ownership of the master on payment, producer credit, songwriting splits (which belong in a separate split sheet), sample clearance, and delivery of stems.

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Music Production Agreement Template

Between
Jane Rivera (Rivera Studio)
And
Alex Chen (Acme Bakery)
Total fee
$2,400.00
Deposit
$720.00
Delivery deadline
October 24, 2026

Production

The Sender will produce the track(s) described in a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration, including arrangement, programming, recording sessions, and mix as listed. Mastering is included only if stated. Final mixes and stems are delivered by October 24, 2026.

Masters, Royalties & Credit

On full payment, the Client owns the master recordings. In addition to the fee, the Sender receives the royalty on master revenue stated in a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration, if any, and is credited as "Produced by" the Sender's name on all releases and metadata where credits are shown.

Songwriting and publishing shares are not decided by this agreement and will be recorded in a separate split sheet signed by all writers.

Samples

The Sender will tell the Client about any sample or interpolation used. The Client is responsible for clearing samples before commercial release, unless the Sender used only royalty-free material licensed for that use.

Payment Terms

The total fee for this engagement is $2,400.00.

A deposit of $720.00 is due before work begins. The remaining balance is due upon completion and delivery of the final work, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Invoices are payable within 7 days of receipt. Late payments may accrue a 1.5% monthly late fee, and work may be paused until outstanding balances are settled.

Revisions

This engagement includes 2 rounds of revisions on the agreed deliverables. Additional revision rounds, or changes that materially expand the scope described in a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration, will be quoted separately and require written approval before work begins.

Revision requests should be consolidated and submitted together where possible, to keep the project on schedule.

Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential any non-public business, technical, or financial information shared during this engagement, and to use it only for the purpose of completing the work described in a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration.

This obligation survives the completion or termination of this agreement and continues for 2 years afterward.

Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement with 14 days' written notice. If the Client terminates before completion, the Sender will be paid for all work completed up to the termination date, and the deposit is non-refundable.

If the Sender terminates, any portion of the deposit exceeding the value of work already completed will be refunded to the Client within 14 days.

Independent Contractor Relationship

The Sender is engaged as an independent contractor, not an employee, partner, or agent of the Client. The Sender is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits, and is free to accept other engagements during the term of this agreement, provided they do not conflict with the confidentiality obligations above.

Governing Law & Entire Agreement

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

This document represents the entire agreement between the parties regarding a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration and supersedes any prior discussions or proposals. Any changes must be made in writing and agreed to by both parties.

By signing below, both parties confirm they have read, understood, and agree to the terms above.

FAQ

What are producer points?

A royalty on master revenue, usually 2-5% for producers. This template lets you write any royalty into the scope on top of the fee.

Does this cover songwriting splits?

No, on purpose. Publishing splits belong in a separate split sheet signed by every writer; the template says so.

Who clears samples?

The client, before release, unless you only used royalty-free material licensed for that use.

Is this Music Production Agreement legally binding?

Yes. Signatures collected through Clinch are Simple Electronic Signatures, valid for standard business contracts under the US ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. See our legality page for the full picture.

Can I customize this template?

Every section is editable before you send it — add, remove, or rewrite clauses, and fill in your own fees, deadline, and party details. Nothing is locked until you send it for signature.

How do I send it for signing?

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