Artist Management for the Music Business

by Paul Allen

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.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Business, Management, School, Textbooks

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

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Reviews

[Letario Prodeo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am only loved the story about the bad manager. Really entertaining

[Otavio Galileu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book overall, but most of what it teaches seems to me like common sense. I didn't find anything new or useful with it, though it was entertaining when real examples were used... especially the ones about terrible managers! haha gotta love the horror stories.

[Jazzia ϟ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a useful book! Very good base and source of information for anyone who wants to get started in Artist Management. It also includes a decent amount of references for further knowledge.
Will definitely refer to it in the future!

[Saber Knight · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a bad read for those starting out in the field of music business. This book is a companion to a full course, yet a good read to get to know things first.

[Teckera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for anyone who wants to work in the music industry, especially if you want to be an artist manager. It could include more practical information in my opinion.