Writing a risk assessment
An introduction to writing a risk assessment as a music professional
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Recovering unpaid fees
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 a guide to the world of online real-time music (ORM) software
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ISM agreement for private music tuition
Now includes an extra document referring to online teaching arrangements
ISM Performance Contract
ISM performance contract templates and advice
ISM Recording Session Contract
ISM recording session template and advice for musicians
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Victoria Barrett of VLT legal offers advice on how to read, understand and negotiate a music contract.
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How to... Teach adult learners looks at how you can adapt your teaching practice and business to support adults who want to learn music.
