[header] How to become a music attorney [title] Understand the skills required to be a music attorney. [step] As a music attorney, you will represent musicians in the music industry. You will be responsible for drafting agreements and facilitating contract negotiations, and you will also work with other musicians, record labels, event promoters, and other industry parties who want to employ your client. 
You should also be well versed in copyright protection and intellectual property law. [substeps] You may be hired for a one-time contract negotiation or you can be on retainer to a particular artist, label, or other music industry party.