Producer agreement example
What does a producer agreement actually look like? Here are practical examples for common deal structures.
Example 1: Producer co-ownership
Split sheet summary
Song: "Night Shift"
Date: February 10, 2026
Alex Rivera — Artist / Songwriter — 65%
Jordan Hayes — Producer — 35%
Total: 100%
The producer shaped the arrangement and contributed chord progressions, earning a 35% ownership stake. Create this with the split sheet generator.
Example 2: Work-for-hire (flat fee)
Work-for-hire summary
Project: Beat production for "City Lights"
Hiring Party: Morgan Lee
Contractor: Sam Chen (Producer)
Fee: $800 USD — flat fee
Ownership: All rights transfer to Morgan Lee upon payment.
The producer was paid a flat fee and retains no ownership. Create this with the work-for-hire agreement generator.
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Create split sheetExample 3: Points deal
In a points deal, the producer receives a percentage of the master recording royalties (not the composition). This is separate from songwriting ownership. A producer might receive 3–5 points on the master while also owning 20% of the composition. The composition split goes on the split sheet. The points deal is a separate agreement.
Which do you need?
Co-ownership: create a split sheet. Work-for-hire: create a work-for-hire agreement. Not sure what percentage: use the producer split calculator.
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