Imagine entering into a romantic relationship with someone that asks you to sign a 5-page contract before your first date. Would you do it?

If you wouldn't allow this from a romantic partner, why would you let your agent?

Folks, not many of us musicians, have experience writing or reading contracts. Some of us didn't grow with up lawyers in the household. For many, English is not the first language.

Look, you've gone to an agent because you needed a job. If not you, I'm sure you know someone. In exchange for the gig, you pay them a commission - that's fair. So they can protect their work, they ask you to agree to an agreement - also appropriate. However, their contract is littered with terms that only benefit them and hardly benefit you,

Tomorrow - I'm going to review a few clauses with you. Stop by and educate yourself.

There are agents, hoping you don't understand the language in your agreement - your ignorance is the price you pay for your loyalty and exclusivity. But, is this really loyalty?