As an artist, you have a lot on your plate. You need to write songs, record in the studio, and promote your music. In addition to these tasks, you also need to spend time figuring out how to make money with your music so that you can continue working as an artist. If this sounds like too much work for one person, it’s because it is! That’s why many artists hire managers. Managers are experts at helping their clients navigate the business side of things by focusing on things like contracts and bookings so that artists can focus on making music and performing live shows.
What does a manager do?
A manager is a business partner, not an employee. A good manager will help you make good decisions, achieve your goals and be successful.
Managers are there to help you through the ups and downs of being in the music industry. They can negotiate contracts with labels or publishers, get you sponsored deals with brands that would like to use your music in their ad campaigns or video games etc., talk to venues about putting on shows for you (or even helping out with booking agents), get tour buses lined up if needed…the list goes on!
How to choose the right manager.
You should also make sure that your manager has experience in the genre you’re working in. If you’re a singer-songwriter, for example, it wouldn’t make sense to hire a manager who specializes in electronic music.
You should also consider whether or not your country is big enough for them–and whether or not they can help you reach that market. For example: if your manager works with American artists exclusively and there aren’t any large markets for American music outside of the US (like Europe), then he may not be able to help much with international success because he doesn’t have those connections and relationships built up yet (or at all).
Finally, make sure that whoever manages your career is easygoing enough to work well together over time!
Why you need an artist manager.
As an artist, you’re always looking for ways to improve your career. You want to be able to make the right decisions and get the best deals. The truth is that if you don’t have someone helping out with this process, there’s a good chance that things won’t go as smoothly as possible.
An artist manager has many responsibilities: they need to help decide what steps are next in your career, they need to get the best deals possible on your behalf (so that all profits go directly into improving your brand), and they also need ensure that any team members brought onto projects are working in their best interests at all times–not just theirs!
How much does an artist manager cost?
The cost of a manager depends on the manager’s experience, reputation and the size of your band. If you’re signed to a record label, they may cover some or all of your artist management fees in exchange for a percentage of your earnings–but don’t count on it! You should expect to pay anywhere between 5% and 20% of your gross income as an artist manager fee.
The good news is that there are great managers out there who charge reasonable rates–and there are also many others who charge far too much for their services (hint: watch out for those with fancy websites). The best way to find out what you should be paying is by talking with other musicians who have worked with particular managers before; if someone gives you feedback about how much money they made working together then chances are good that he/she will continue working well into future projects as well!
Managers are essential to the success of many artists and can take a huge amount of pressure off your shoulders so you can focus on making music.
Managers are essential to the success of many artists and can take a huge amount of pressure off your shoulders so you can focus on making music. They handle all the business side of things, which allows you to focus on what matters most: creating art.
The benefits of having a manager include:
- Getting gigs – Managers know how to get gigs for their artists, whether it’s through booking agents or venues directly. This helps artists generate revenue from performing live shows, which is essential for an artist’s financial well-being!
- Negotiating contracts – When it comes time for you to sign a contract with someone like Spotify or Apple Music (or any other streaming service), your manager will be there with advice about what should be included in this agreement–and what shouldn’t be included at all! This way no one takes advantage over another party involved in this transaction; instead everyone benefits from doing business together without any hidden surprises later down the road when everything goes wrong because something wasn’t clearly explained beforehand…
Managers are essential to the success of many artists and can take a huge amount of pressure off your shoulders so you can focus on making music.
