Secrets Of Negotiating

by Moses Avalon

(Book). To help artists avoid hidden agendas, this book exposes the multi-layered language of recording agreements crafted by major label lawyers. Clause by clause, it deconstructs actual contracts and translates them into "real English," presenting the original and decoded versions side by side. Focusing on artists' issues, such as advances, royalties and distribution, this revealing handbook explains the need for each clause, offers advice on negotiating fine points, and outlines alternatives for developing new contracts. User-friendly, it clarifies common terms uniquely redefined by the music industry, and has entertaining inside stories. "Considerable wit and wisdom on this festering snake pit of a business." New Times

356 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Andre · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just like for his first book, I'd caution readers to take Moses Avalon's writings with a huge grain of salt. Having said that, I would still recommend this to anyone who will be dealing with recording contracts (in whatever capacity). If nothing else, it will give you an idea of how complicated and treacherous things can be.

[MÉYO · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like how Avalon explains the legality of the music business in very simple English. His straight-forward, no-nonsense approach to explain how you can get screwed over in the music business made this book VERY memorable and captivated unlike other music industry books.