Artist Management for the Music Business

By Paul Allen

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0240809246
• ISBN13: 9780240809243
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Focal Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Great Introduction to the Industry

This book taught me so much and was a great guide in my Artist Management class. I had no idea how much went into managing but after reading this i know i can start out in my career with a little more knowledge than the rest.

To The Point

This book goes straight to the point and gives the information that any prospective artist manager needs to be successful in such a competitive business. I will use this book as a reference for years to come and so will anyone else who is getting started in the music management industry.

Artist Management for the Music Business

This is a great no-nonsense "how-to" book about the business of managing recording artists. I loved the way the author assumed no prior knowledge of this business. I've been an artist manager and booking agent, but I got a lot out of this book. I urge any young band or solo artist to get this book and follow the author's advice. Reasonable price, meat 'n' potatoes information, and no fluff -- this is a great book!