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Writing a COVID-19 risk assessment

An introduction to writing a risk assessment as a music professional

Recovering unpaid fees

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Advice on how to recover unpaid fees and how the ISM can help you

Making music online in real time

Bassist John J. Williamson offers an intro to online real-time music (ORM) software. Updated with practical guide for experienced tech users.

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ISM agreement for private music tuition

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Now includes an extra document referring to online teaching arrangements

ISM Performance Contract

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ISM members can download our free performance contract template.

ISM Recording Session Contract

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ISM recording session template and advice for musicians

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How to... Negotiate a contract

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In this downloadable advice pack exclusive to ISM members, Victoria Barrett of VLT LEGAL offers advice on how to read, understand and negotiate a music contract.