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TROT · 25th April 2008, 01:06 AM

Hello,

I'd like some advice from slutz that have gone (more or less) through what I'm currently experiencing. I'll try to make it as short as possible.

Working with talented female (20 yrs old). Singer/songwriter with potential. Signed an exclusivity recording contract with her. The main part of the contract stipulates how many songs she needs to deliver in x amount of time and the time she needs to put into the project. She's also financially responsible for a percentage of the expenses incurred in said recordings (hardware and software) since it is a 'joint venture' so to speak, with me carrying the bulk of the expenses.

My part of the deal is to write songs and take care of the recording(s) sessions. I've put a lot of time and effort (and money) to try and give this individual a fair chance in this difficult business but she's not motivated enough to carry her part of the weight.

I think that a combination of immaturity/irresponsibility are the main cause of this situation.

My question to you is: do I keep trying to make her understand that this is a very good opportunity for her or do I call it quits with the possibility of legal action for breach of contract.

25th April 2008, 01:06 AM	#1
TROT Gear maniac Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 160	Working with difficult talent..what to do? Hello, I'd like some advice from slutz that have gone (more or less) through what I'm currently experiencing. I'll try to make it as short as possible. Working with talented female (20 yrs old). Singer/songwriter with potential. Signed an exclusivity recording contract with her. The main part of the contract stipulates how many songs she needs to deliver in x amount of time and the time she needs to put into the project. She's also financially responsible for a percentage of the expenses incurred in said recordings (hardware and software) since it is a 'joint venture' so to speak, with me carrying the bulk of the expenses. My part of the deal is to write songs and take care of the recording(s) sessions. I've put a lot of time and effort (and money) to try and give this individual a fair chance in this difficult business but she's not motivated enough to carry her part of the weight. I think that a combination of immaturity/irresponsibility are the main cause of this situation. My question to you is: do I keep trying to make her understand that this is a very good opportunity for her or do I call it quits with the possibility of legal action for breach of contract.