The New Music Business with Ari Herstand

Producer Manager on Points, Payment, Sessions and Publishing

May 15, 2024

Laura Jones, a producer manager, discusses negotiating contracts and navigating royalty splits for producers. They explore songwriting credits, publishing deals, and the challenges of getting paid in the music industry. Laura also emphasizes the importance of contracts for securing royalties and the role of producer managers in connecting producers with artists.

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Quick takeaways

Producers must prioritize contracts to secure income and avoid payment disputes.

Fees and royalties for producers vary based on artist success levels and project needs.

Understanding master royalties and publishing copyrights is crucial for fair compensation in music production.

Deep dives

Importance of Royalty Contracts in Music Production

Chasing down royalties through contracts is vital for producers to secure their income and ensure their work is compensated. Producers face challenges in receiving timely contracts and payments, especially from labels. It is essential to have clear agreements in place to avoid disputes over payments.

Intro

2min

Understanding Producer and Songwriter Deals, Master Royalties, and Publishing in the Music Industry

4min

Exploring the Complexity of Music Copyrights and Royalties in the Industry

2min

Evolution of Music Production and the Role of Producer Managers

14min

Producer Songwriters' Approach to Deals with Artists

12min

Exploring DistroKid's Services and Transition to Pop and Hip Hop Music

2min

Payment Structure and Backend Royalties for Mixing Engineers

2min

Navigating Publishing Entitlements in Music Production

17min

Importance of Documentation and Contracts in Music Production

11min

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Finding Managers for Producers and Success in the New Music Business

3min

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This week, Ari is joined by Laura Jones, a producer manager and founder of Little Underground Management. They discuss negotiating contracts, signing up and coming producers, and navigating royalty splits. Little Underground Management represents producers and helps connect them with artists, with her role being 50% creative and 50% business administration. On the creative side, she acts as a musical matchmaker, connecting producers with artists, songwriters, and engineers. On the business side, she negotiates fees, contracts, and schedules, and oversees the entire recording process. In this conversation, Ari and Laura discuss the complexities of songwriting and publishing splits in the music industry. They explore how songwriting credits are determined, the challenges of splitting royalties, and the politics involved in negotiating publishing deals. Laura shares insights into how deals are structured, the importance of contracts, and the challenges of getting paid in a timely manner.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Contracts for Producers

02:23 Understanding Master Royalties and Publishing

09:39 The Role of Producer Managers in Connecting Producers with Artists

23:33 How Producer Deals Work: Fees and Royalties

34:01 Navigating Different Genres and Deal Structures

36:28 The Complexities of Publishing Rights

49:40 Challenges of Getting Paid in the Music Industry

53:49 The Importance of Contracts for Producers and Songwriters

01:02:19 Finding a Manager as a Producer

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