#164 | What Artists Are Getting Wrong About Music Lawyers

No Labels Necessary

Episode 164 Ryan Schmidt is a Music Business Lawyer helping artists win! As a professional musician, he experienced firsthand the cutthroat nature of the business and the restrictive contracts creatives are too often asked to sign. Answering the call to be a fighter for his fellow artists, Ryan knew he needed to pursue a career in law. Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod164 Check out Ryan Schmidt: https://bowenschmidt.com/contact-us/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanschmidt.esq/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:10 Who Owns the Master?? 9:12 Explaining Artist Options for Deals 13:20 Different Types of Artist Managers 16:20 Manager's Flat Fees vs Percentages 20:24 Music Lawyer's Role Explained 24:58 What Artist Are Getting Wrong About Music Lawyers 29:02 Artist Trademark and Copyright Advice 31:24 Bad Bunny Sues Fan Over Concert Footage 37:07 Sony Sues Trefuego for $800K (Get your samples CLEARED) 54:40 Who Should Be Leading Music Industry Legal Changes? Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agency This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing