ABSTRACT

Allen prepares you for the realities of successfully directing the careers of talented performers in the high-risk, high-reward music business.

You will learn to prepare yourself for a career in artist management - and then learn the tools to coach, lead, organize time, manage finances, market an artist, and carve out a successful career path for both yourself and your clients.

The book features profiles of artist managers, an exclusive and detailed template for an artist career plan, and samples of major contract sections for artist management and record deals. Updated information including a directory of artist management companies is available at the book's companion website.

A peer reviewer for Artist Management for the Music Business proclaimed ".this is going to be an excellent text. It contains many unique insights and lots of valuable information.” This is essential reading for managers, students, and artists in the music business.

chapter 2|12 pages

Preparing to Manage

chapter 3|6 pages

The Artist: Preparing to Be Managed

chapter 5|10 pages

The Artist Management Contract

chapter 6|14 pages

Planning: A Primer for the Artist Manager

chapter 7|16 pages

The Artist as a Business

chapter 8|16 pages

Income From Live Performance

chapter 9|6 pages

Income From Songwriting

chapter 10|20 pages

Income From Recording

chapter 11|14 pages

Conducting Business for the Artist

chapter 12|22 pages

The Artist Career Plan

chapter 13|8 pages

Coaching, Leadership and Final Advice

chapter |8 pages

A Take 6 Marketing/Publicity Report 4/1

chapter |16 pages

B Artist Management Contract Form

chapter |44 pages

D Recording Contract