Considering an Artist Manager?

Artists have many things going on at once and it is important that these things get done. Having a manager around who knows what to do is essential to the future success of an artist. I recently interviewed an artist I am considering managing and asked him what he is looking for in an artist. He said that he is looking for someone that can be honest about the different stages of development and not someone that can tell them I can get you signed to this label in no time. Artists are looking for someone to confide in and talk about what is possible and what is not.

The first thing to do when coming to a point where now you have solid material and you are doing shows and things are getting busy is ask yourselves, do I really need to consider having a manager? About.com has an article that can answer the question Do I Need a Manager? It offers information about the kind of managers that would be beneficial to you depending on the current position you are in financially and how developed your music is. Finding a manager that has connections and knowledge about the industry is difficult but what the artist can do is get someone who they are friends with or is a fan of there music who wants to work in the music business.

That would be the most cost effective choice for an artist with limited funds. If you are really concerned about having a really good manager and have the funds to afford one The Lowry Agency has some great advice about What Makes an Good Artist Manager. This article discusses in detail the many attributes a good artist manager has in delivering the best service to their clients. Having management is important and a subject of an artist’s future that is vital for their success in the music industry.