As an unsigned artist you may be able to get a professional producer to work on your tracks for free or a reduced fee.
In return they will want a share of your advance or royalties if you get signed to a label. Or they will hope you'll work with them when you 'make it'.
This section looks at how this can work for you, including:
Note: This section was put together with the help of entertainment lawyer Martin Deller of Northrop McNaughtan Deller solicitors. It is intended as general information only and is not to be treated or relied upon as specific legal or commercial advice. Specific professional legal advice should be taken before any course of action is pursued in relation to the information. Neither the BBC nor Northrop McNaughtan Deller accept any responsibility for any loss or damage arising from any information on the website.