#55 - Why Every Artist and Songwriter Needs an Entertainment Lawyer

You've just written a hit song, or have been offered a record deal. What's your next step? You need to retain the services of an entertainment lawyer. Someone who can help you navigate all of the perils and pitfalls of the music business. Most important, you need to know exactly what you need to look for in those contracts and agreements, and what questions to ask. Greg Seneff of the Seneff Law Office shares his insight and vast experience as legal counsel in the music business on this episode of "The Business Side of Music" podcast. Greg has worked as Director of Legal Affairs for record labels, has taught as an adjunct instructor at Middle Tennessee State University's Recording Industry Program, and is the producer of "Music Law Biz", an educational project for artists and songwriters. The Business Side of Music ™ © 2018 Lotta Dogs Productions Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas Recorded inside an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what's left of Music Row in Nashville TN (except during pandemics, then it's pretty much been accomplished VIA Zoom or over the phone, with the exception for those fearless enough to come to Bob Bender's dining room… and there have been a few that have survived). Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy.  Website: If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to: [email protected] If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we'll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at [email protected]