Practice exam
A full 60-mark paper in the shape of the real test: multiple choice, then rights, money, and releasing. Space to write in.
DownloadTemplates & downloads
Present
Course material
Templates & downloads
Practice tests, forms and checklists. Everything here is a template — fill it in for your own situation and always check the details against a real agreement.
Assessment
Forms
Split sheet (long form)
A longer split sheet with signature blocks, for when you need something to sign. For the course itself use the Dealsheet below — that is the one the classes are built around.
DownloadLabel copy template
Every field a label copy is expected to carry, across release, tracks and contributors — with a field guide and per-track share totals that add themselves up.
DownloadDealsheet
Erix's one-page dealsheet: writing splits, performance points, master owner and the artist royalty. The spine of the course — you fill it in across three classes. Word version, so you can type into it.
DownloadDealsheet (PDF, to print)
The same dealsheet as a PDF, for filling in by hand.
DownloadRelease plan brief
The last step on your track. Seven questions, one page, and a prompt you can use if you write it with AI.
DownloadChecklists
Release agreement checklist
What to look for before you sign with a label, what to push back on, and the questions to ask about the money.
DownloadRelease delivery checklist
What goes in the package when you deliver to a distributor — the minimum, the usual extras, and a track-by-track grid.
Download