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Session closeout checklist
Record what is agreed, what is ready, and who follows up next. Use a five-minute timebox when the terms are already settled.
Print this page or use your browser's Print → Save as PDF. Mark each item complete or record who will follow up.
Song / version:
Artist / session date:
Closeout contact:
- Confirm the people. Record legal names, current emails, roles, and exact credit spelling. Separate songwriting ownership from performance and production credits.
- Record the agreed composition shares. Check the 100% total and let every writer review the whole record. If disputed, keep it a draft; do not pressure anyone to sign.
- Flag unknown rights details. Note publishers, administrators, performance rights organizations (PROs), writer/publisher identifiers (IPIs), master rights, producer terms, and third-party licenses. Assign unknowns to a person and a date.
- Record signature status. Send the agreed version for review. Keep pending signatures distinguishable from a completed agreement. Share the completed PDF after signing finishes.
- Confirm the delivery. List the exact audio versions, file locations, recipients, and approval status. A review bounce is not a statement that release or licensing permissions are complete.
- Send the recap. Include completed items, open questions, follow-up owners, deadlines, and where the current documents are stored.
| Item / current status | Responsible person | Due date / file location |
|---|---|---|
Operational checklist · Updated October 14, 2026. The engineer records decisions; collaborators resolve ownership. Keep unresolved agreements pending and seek qualified advice for disputes.