Top Menu

  • Subscribe
    • New/Renewal Subscription
    • Current Issue
    • Back Issues
    • Store Finder
    • Cart
    • Email Signup
  • Friday Freebie
  • Digital Edition
  • Podcast
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Contact Us

Main Menu

  • Home Page
  • Opportunities
  • Magazine
    • Cover Stories
    • Feature Articles
    • Music Industry Tips
    • Friday Freebie
  • Music News
    • Business Affairs
    • Film/TV News
    • Heart & Soul
    • Signing Stories
    • Song Biz
    • Studio News
    • More Industry News
  • Reviews
    • Get Reviewed
    • New Music Critiques
    • Live Reviews
    • Album Reviews
    • Photo Blog Show Reviews
    • New Gear/New Toys Reviews
    • Book Reviews
  • Industry Contacts
  • Subscribe
    • New/Renewal Subscription
    • Current Issue
    • Back Issues
    • Store Finder
    • Cart
    • Email Signup
  • Friday Freebie
  • Digital Edition
  • Podcast
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Contact Us
logo

Music Connection Magazine

  • Home Page
  • Opportunities
  • Magazine
    • Cover Stories
    • Feature Articles
    • Music Industry Tips
    • Friday Freebie
  • Music News
    • Business Affairs
    • Film/TV News
    • Heart & Soul
    • Signing Stories
    • Song Biz
    • Studio News
    • More Industry News
  • Reviews
    • Get Reviewed
    • New Music Critiques
    • Live Reviews
    • Album Reviews
    • Photo Blog Show Reviews
    • New Gear/New Toys Reviews
    • Book Reviews
  • Industry Contacts
Home›Author: Glenn Litwak

Author: Glenn Litwak

Glenn Litwak

  • Understanding Music Producer Agreements

    Latest, Magazine, The Legal Beat
    February 6, 2019
    by Glenn Litwak
    Often a major label will enter into a contract with a production company (“Company”) for the services of a recording artist. The company will then engage music producers directly. Here ...
    Read More
  • Taylor Swift

    A Close Look at Taylor Swift's New Deal With UMG

    Latest, Magazine, The Legal Beat
    January 3, 2019
    by Glenn Litwak
    On Nov. 19, 2018, Taylor Swift announced she had entered into a new recording contract with Universal Music Group (“UMG”). The new deal provides that UMG will be her exclusive ...
    Read More
  • Chapman

    The Legal Beat: Chapman Sues Minaj for Copyright Infringement

    Latest, Magazine, The Legal Beat
    December 7, 2018
    by Glenn Litwak
    During October of 2018 singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman sued rapper Nick Minaj for copyright infringement regarding the 1988 Chapman song “Baby Can I Hold You” (“Song”). Chapman alleges Minaj stole the ...
    Read More
  • Music Modernization

    The Legal Beat: What You Should Know About the Music Modernization Act

    Magazine, The Legal Beat
    November 15, 2018
    by Glenn Litwak
    On Oct. 11, 2018 the Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (“MMA”) was signed into law. The MMA updates federal law having to do with copyright issues for music ...
    Read More
  • Management Agreement

    Your Management Agreement: The 5 Most Important Provisions

    Latest, The Legal Beat
    July 12, 2018
    by Glenn Litwak
    This article will discuss the five most important provisions in a recording artist’s personal management agreement (“Agreement”). The Term The “term” of the agreement refers to how long the agreement ...
    Read More
  • What You Need to Know Before You Retain A Music Attorney

    Latest, Magazine, The Legal Beat
    June 19, 2018
    by Glenn Litwak
    I once had a potential client come to me complaining about a music attorney she had hired.  She said the attorney did not respond quickly to her calls, was sometimes ...
    Read More
  • Contract

    Legal Beat: How Can I Get Out of My Contract?

    Latest, Magazine, The Legal Beat
    May 7, 2018
    by Glenn Litwak
    I am sometimes approached by a new client who wants to terminate a contract. For instance, it could be a personal management contract, or a recording or publishing contract. This ...
    Read More
  • co-publishing agreement

    The Legal Beat: Co-Publishing Agreements

    Latest, Magazine, The Legal Beat
    April 19, 2018
    by Glenn Litwak
    Part One: The Term Minimum Release Requirement and Options A very common type of music publishing agreement that music publishers offer songwriters is the co-publishing agreement. This article will discuss ...
    Read More
  • 360 Deal

    The Legal Beat: Negotiating the 360 Record Deal

    Feature Articles, Latest, Magazine
    March 19, 2018
    by Glenn Litwak
    Many artists seeking a recording contract may be offered what is known as a 360 Deal, also referred to as a Multiple Rights Agreement. This article will discuss the components ...
    Read More
  • The Legal Beat: Licensing Your Music for Film and TV

    Latest, Magazine
    February 15, 2018
    by Glenn Litwak
    This article will discuss what you can do to license your music for film and TV. It goes without saying that one of the best things you can do is ...
    Read More
1 2 →

Our Sponsors

Featured Video

Newsletter Signup



Friday Freebie
Weekly Opportunities
New Issue
Partner Offers

Listen to Our Podcast

Listen to the Music Connection Podcast on Apple iTunes!
Listen on Apple iTunes
Listen on PodcastOne
Music Connection Magazine
logo

Founded in 1977 on the principle of bridging the gap between “the street and the elite,” Music Connection has grown from a popular print publication into a spectrum of products and services that address the wants and needs of musicians, the music tech community and industry support services.

  • 3441 Ocean View Blvd.
    Glendale, CA 91208
  • 818-995-0101
  • contactmc@musicconnection.com

Latest Posts

  • Jonatha Brooke

    Jonatha Brooke Wins Top Honors In 15th Annual Acoustic Music Awards

    Latest, More Industry News
    February 21, 2019
  • Def. Sound

    Live Review: Def.Sound at Que Sera in Long Beach, CA

    Latest, Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    February 21, 2019
  • True Iron

    New Gear/New Toy Review: Kazrog True Iron Transformer Plug-in Version 1.1

    Latest, Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, Reviews
    February 21, 2019
  • Boreen

    Album Review: Lovely by Boreen (9/10)

    Album Reviews, Latest, Magazine, Reviews
    February 21, 2019

Find us on Facebook

Latest Tweets

  • LAST CHANCE! Want to attend this year's ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO in Los Angeles? We're giving away TWO free pass… https://t.co/bLNCjBW71B
    2 hours ago
  • Grammy-winning songwriter and recording artist David Crosby has signed with SESAC Performing Rights.… https://t.co/mYlQUIWrbY
    21 hours ago
  • Gear Review: Eventide SP2016 Reverb Plug-In https://t.co/NDE4wewmHt https://t.co/DKfTpf4wv4
    Feb 20, 2019
  • The WiMN is now accepting entries for the sixth annual official ASCAP She Rocks Showcase, scheduled during the ASCA… https://t.co/CDo3xFVxVV
    Feb 19, 2019
  • Ashley Tisdale Signs with ICM Partners https://t.co/DUdSlQsGa7 https://t.co/evmcYFCu99
    Feb 19, 2019
  • Magazine
  • Store
  • Music News
  • Reviews
  • Advertise With Us
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
© Copyright Music Connection Magazine. All rights reserved.