Steve Gordon, Esq., Music/Entertainment Industry Attorney

Now You Know Everything About Recording Deals

December 11, 2017

Before you sign a major recording deal, read this post. You'll thank us later. The following comes from Steve Gordon, an entertainment attorney specializing in music, television, film and video. He's also t... Read More...

Yes, Wealthy People Can Finance Artist Careers! Here’s How to Structure ‘Artist Investment Agreements’

Steve Gordon

September 29, 2017

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I've negotiated artist investment agreements ranging from $25,000 to $2.5 million. Here's everything you need to know about them. The following comes from noted music industry attorney Steve Gordon. Gordon... Read More...

Before You Waste Money on a Lawyer: 5 Legal Steps for Every New Artist

Steve Gordon

April 28, 2016

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First, a Disclaimer (after all, I 'm a lawyer). This series of articles and the forms included in them have been created for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. This art... Read More...

Before You Shoot Music Videos, Read This Important Legal Guide

Steve Gordon

January 12, 2016

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The Evolution of Music Videos Ever since the first motion pictures, music videos have existed — though not as we know them! Originally played with a piano over silent film, music videos began to take shape wi... Read More...

A Lawyer’s Guide to Structuring Paid Music Gigs

Steve Gordon

November 13, 2015

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This is the seventh installment of an 11-part series on music industry agreements by attorney and legal author Steve Gordon, author of The Future of the Music Business (Hal Leonard 4th Ed 2015). ... Read More...

Now You Know Everything About Music Licensing for Films

Steve Gordon

September 28, 2015

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This is the sixth installment of an 11-part series on music industry agreements by attorney and legal author Steve Gordon, author of The Future of the Music Business (Hal Leonard 4th Ed 2015). Steve’s earl... Read More...

Now You Know Everything About Music Publishing

Steve Gordon

August 26, 2015

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This is the fifth installment of an 11-part series on music industry agreements by attorney and legal author Steve Gordon, author of The Future of the Music Business (Hal Leonard 4th Ed 2015). Steve’s earl... Read More...

Three Contracts Every Music Producer Should Know…

Steve Gordon

July 30, 2015

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This is the fourth installment of an 11-part series on music industry agreements by attorney and legal author Steve Gordon, author of The Future of the Music Business (Hal Leonard 4th Ed 2015). Steve's ear... Read More...

A Simple Guide to Signing the Best Sync Deal Possible

Steve Gordon

May 25, 2015

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Looking for information on how to properly vet, structure, and sign a synchronization (or 'sync' deal)? You've come to the right place. The following is from our ongoing series, 'The 11 Contracts Every Arti... Read More...

The Contract from Hell That You Should NEVER Sign

Steve Gordon

March 19, 2015

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The following is part of a series by music industry attorney Steve Gordon that focuses on every type of artist contract imaginable. Part 1 of this installment will focus on production companies a... Read More...

Why Direct Licensing Deals Won’t Benefit Songwriters…

Steve Gordon

March 11, 2015

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Steve Gordon is a top music industry attorney. In this open letter to Congress, he tries to explain why direct licensing with services like Pandora is actually detrimental to songwriters. Dear Senat... Read More...

The Management Contract That Every Artist, Songwriter, and Producer Should Have

Steve Gordon

February 25, 2015

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(Advertisement) Click Here to Purchase This Template Contract The following comes Steve Gordon, regarded as one of the top attorneys in the music industry. Last week, he outlined 11 contracts ... Read More...

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