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# California Lawyers for the Arts Hosts Informal Contract and Music Business Workshops
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/081105-story-20050811-3/
- Published: 2005-08-11T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T07:34:36.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Events, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Daily Press staff*

A group of lawyers have some advice for you from everything on how to read and understand a business contract to how to make money in the music business.

Informal workshops are being held by the Califorina Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) at the Ken Edwards Center, 1527 Fourth St., on Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The workshops are led by experienced attorneys and other knowledgeable professionals. The cost is $20 for the general public, or $10 for CLA members Santa Monica residents. For reservations, call CLA at (310) 998-5590.

Here’s a lineup of workshops in the coming weeks: Aug. 24: How to make money in the music business CLA presents a special workshop with Todd Brabec, ASCAP executive vice president and Jeff Brabec, vice president of business affairs at Chrysalis Music Group. How do songwriters and music publishers make money in the 21st century? The award winning authors of the book “Music Money and Success: The Insiders Guide To The Music Industry” will present an in-depth discussion revealing the substantial earnings that can be generated both from areas everyone knows about, as well as the areas no one knows about.

Some of the coverage areas will include: the ins and outs of negotiating deals for music, video games, ring tones, downloads, subscription services, CDs, ASCAP/BMI, television series, movies, commercials, Broadway, record deals and merchandising.

Sept. 7: Writing and publishing the novel Learn how to organize, write and sell a novel in today’s publishing world. Learn how to break through fear, find time to write, structure and write a novel, as well as how to find an agent.

Sept. 21: Writing and publishing the nonfiction book There’s nothing like your own book to distinguish yourself in the marketplace. When you’re an author, you’re the authority. Learn how to organize and write a work of nonfiction, and discover new options for self-publishing your book.

Nov. 12: The 2004 film and media business seminar From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the UCLA School of Law In the film and television industry it’s not only what you know, but who you know. California Lawyers for the Arts is giving you the opportunity to gain the knowledge and contacts necessary to succeed in this industry. The seminar is a day of learning and networking with other filmmakers, industry professionals, lawyers and students in this area of entertainment. The annual seminar will consist of a keynote address and four panel discussions entitled: “Do You Know What You Are Signing? Understanding Film Contracts” “Creative Protection. Copyright Issues” “Supporting Your Cause. Film Financing” “Credit Where Credit is Due. How to use Someone Else’s Work in Your Film” “Putting Your Best Foot Forward. Networking in the Entertainment Industry” Attendees also will be provided with a handbook of information including forms, sample contracts and relevant articles.

Admission: General $65 CLA/co-sponsors members $55 Students and seniors $30 Co-sponsor/CLA member discount (Oct. 3 deadline) $10 Early registration discount $10 Volume 2005 material /CD only $15 CLA has been approved to issue 5.5 hours of credit for the seminar. CLA certifies that the activity conforms to the standard for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum legal education. Add $55 processing fee.

To register for any of the seminars, contact the California Lawyers for the Arts at (310) 998-5590.

CLA is a non-profit organization that provides lawyer referrals, dispute resolution services, education programs and publications, a resource library, and community development projects to more than 10,000 artists and arts organizations annually. For more information, visit www.CALawyersForTheArts.org. Business women stepping up to rub elbows

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 11, 2005.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/081105.pdf?ref=smdp.com)