Session Musician Agreement template

You're hiring a session player, or you're the one being hired. Flat fee, clear credit, and the recording stays with whoever's paying.

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What it covers

The agreement’s sections, in order. You read every word of it in your draft once you fill it in and create a free account.

  1. 1. SERVICES

    Describes the specific work or services one party is being engaged to perform.

  2. 2. FEE

  3. 3. WORK MADE FOR HIRE

  4. 4. NEIGHBORING RIGHTS

  5. 5. CREDIT

    Specifies how each contributor will be credited on releases and promotional materials.

  6. 6. NO OBLIGATION TO USE

  7. 7. WARRANTIES

    Promises each party makes that certain facts are true, such as actually owning the rights they're licensing.

  8. 8. NAME AND LIKENESS

  9. 9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

    Confirms the service provider is not an employee: no taxes are withheld and no employment benefits apply.

  10. 10. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES

    Sets which state's law applies to the agreement and where a disagreement is decided.

  11. 11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

    States that this document is the complete and final agreement, replacing any prior discussions or drafts.

  12. 12. INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE

    Recommends or requires each party to consult their own lawyer before signing, confirming they understand the terms.

New to this kind of agreement? Read Session Musician Agreements: Fees, Union Scale, Ownership and Royalties.

keysig is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This template is a starting point. Have a lawyer review any agreement that matters to you before you sign it.