Tony and Jon touch on the pros and cons of advances and 360 deals when signing with a record label or publisher. There are plenty of pitfalls that can come with that check, and it is critical for you and your attorney to have a plan for dealing with each one so you can negotiate a smart deal that gives you as much control, freedom and opportunity to make more moolah as possible in exchange for your music and talent.  We all dream of getting the big record deal, but it’s up to you to make sure you’re not getting screwed. As the old saying goes, be careful what you wish for – you just might get it!