Song handoff checklist

Hand off context, not just a link. Make the current version and the next action explicit.

A good handoff prevents reconstruction work

This checklist does not diagnose whether a song is finished. It checks that another person can continue with the right material and decisions.

Handoff package

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Current reference identified One audio/demo is clearly marked as the current reference. Current lyric or working text included The receiver can see the working version or knows exactly where it lives. Tempo and key noted if known Leave them open rather than guessing. Required files included Relevant stems, PDFs, sessions, or documents are located. Credits and participants identified Working names/roles are visible; this is not a legal splits agreement. Closed and open decisions separated The receiver knows what is settled and what still needs a decision. Specific questions written down Requested feedback can be answered without guessing the goal. Next owner named One person owns the next action.

Handoff note

How to use it

1Mark only material that really exists.
2Do not guess tempo, key, or credits.
3Write the questions and next owner in the note.
4Copy or download the handoff and send it with the current reference.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the unfinished-song checklist?

No. That checklist diagnoses what a draft still needs; this one prepares a transfer between people.

Should I decide splits here?

No. The checklist identifies participants and materials; legal/ownership agreements require their own process.

What if tempo or key is unknown?

Leave it unchecked. The goal is to transfer known information, not invent it.

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