Professional Pianist Contract

PROFESSIONAL PIANIST CONTRACT

This Professional Pianist Contract ("Agreement") is made effective as of by and between Client Name: with Address: and Pianist Name: with Address: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Pianist to provide live piano performance services for the event described herein; and

WHEREAS, Pianist represents that Pianist has the necessary professional skill, training and experience to perform the services and agrees to provide such services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth the terms of engagement, compensation, technical requirements, and other mutual obligations in writing.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:

1. ENGAGEMENT

Client hereby engages Pianist, and Pianist accepts such engagement, to perform musical services as set forth in this Agreement at the performance location and times provided below. This Agreement covers the specific engagement described in Section 3 and any rehearsals agreed in writing.

2. TERM

This Agreement commences on the effective date above and terminates upon completion of the obligations stated herein, unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 13.

3. PERFORMANCE DETAILS

Performance Date:   Performance Start Time:   Estimated End Time:

Venue Name:   Venue Address:

Services to be performed: Pianist shall perform solo piano repertoire, as agreed in writing, and provide up to sets with approximately per set. Any alteration to repertoire or schedule must be approved by both parties.

4. COMPENSATION

Client shall pay Pianist a total fee of payable as follows: Deposit (non-refundable) of due upon signing; remaining balance due no later than prior to commencement of performance.

If Client fails to pay any amount when due, Pianist may suspend performance until payment is received. Fees do not include applicable taxes; each party is responsible for its own tax reporting obligations.

5. EXPENSES AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Client shall reimburse Pianist for reasonable travel, lodging and meal expenses pre-approved in writing by Client. Estimated reimbursable expenses:

6. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (RIDER)

Pianist requires the following equipment and setup. Client shall supply and ensure functioning of such equipment prior to load-in:

Grand piano required:   Electronic keyboard provided:   On-site tuning required:

7. REHEARSALS

Rehearsal Date(s) and Time(s):   Rehearsal Location:

Rehearsals shall be billed at the rate specified in Section 4 unless expressly included in the fee. Any additional rehearsal time requested by Client shall be agreed in writing.

8. CANCELLATION AND FORCE MAJEURE

If Client cancels more than days before the performance, Client shall forfeit the deposit only. If Client cancels within the stated period, Client shall be responsible for the full fee unless Pianist rebooks the date within a commercially reasonable time, in which case Client's obligation shall be reduced by amounts received from a substitute engagement.

Neither party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, public health emergencies, government orders, labor disputes, or severe weather (Force Majeure). The affected party shall provide notice and use reasonable efforts to mitigate the effect.

9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Pianist is an independent contractor and not an employee of Client. Pianist retains the sole discretion over the manner and means of performing the services, subject to the obligations of this Agreement. Pianist is solely responsible for all taxes, insurance and other obligations arising from compensation paid under this Agreement.

10. RECORDINGS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Client may not record, broadcast or distribute Pianist's live performance without Pianist's prior written consent. Any authorized audio or video recordings shall be subject to a separate written license specifying compensation and permitted uses. Notwithstanding, Pianist grants Client a limited right to use up to of recorded material for promotional purposes, provided Pianist receives credit as the performing artist.

11. CONFIDENTIALITY

The parties agree to keep confidential the financial terms of this Agreement and any non-public information exchanged in connection with the engagement, except as required by law or to perform the obligations under this Agreement.

12. INSURANCE, INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Client shall maintain general liability insurance for the venue. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Client shall indemnify and hold Pianist harmless from claims, liabilities, losses or damages (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from Client's negligence or breach of this Agreement. Pianist's liability for damages shall not exceed amounts actually paid by Client to Pianist under this Agreement.

13. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other if such breach remains uncured for a period of fourteen (14) days after written notice specifying the breach. Termination shall not relieve Client of its obligation to pay amounts accrued prior to termination.

14. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement must be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below. Notices shall be deemed given upon personal delivery, confirmed delivery by courier, or two business days after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier.

15. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together constitute one instrument.

16. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of without regard to conflicts of law principles. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

If any party seeks to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The parties acknowledge that monetary damages alone may be inadequate to remedy material breach and agree that the non-breaching party may seek equitable relief in addition to other remedies.

Additional terms or special conditions:

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