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If you work on a single performance as a back-up or are called to perform a jingle for a radio ad or work on some other call out gig, either live or recorded, you’re normally paid on the day of performance just for that performance. You have no rights in the music beyond the day of performance and generally aren’t entitled to any further payment (there are exceptions, however, for example, if you’re part of the musician’s union). If you’re satisfied with these arrangements, you may not need a written agreement. It’s usually a good idea, though, to ensure you’re paid what you expect when you expect it, and to ensure you (and the band leader) are aware of any other requirements (such as scheduling, equipment rentals or wardrobe). | If you work on a single performance as a back-up or are called to perform a jingle for a radio ad or work on some other call out gig, either live or recorded, you’re normally paid on the day of performance just for that performance. You have no rights in the music beyond the day of performance and generally aren’t entitled to any further payment (there are exceptions, however, for example, if you’re part of the musician’s union). If you’re satisfied with these arrangements, you may not need a written agreement. It’s usually a good idea, though, to ensure you’re paid what you expect when you expect it, and to ensure you (and the band leader) are aware of any other requirements (such as scheduling, equipment rentals or wardrobe). | ||
What about further payment beyond the day of the performance? | ==What about further payment beyond the day of the performance?== | ||
These are called royalties. Royalties are further payments if your performance is recorded or taped and the recording is later used on TV or radio or in some other commercial way. If you’re looking for royalties, make sure you get a proper written contract. | |||
==When can you ask for song writing credit?== | ==When can you ask for song writing credit?== | ||
