Download or read book Artist Management for the Music Business 2e written by Paul Allen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artist Management for the Music Business provides clear, in-depth information on what to do as an artist manager and how to do it, preparing the reader for the realities of directing the careers of performers in the risky but rewarding music business. The book prepares the reader for a successful career looking at the application of classic management theory to artist management, featuring 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 on the companion website. Artist Management for the Music Business is written for record industry employees who want to know both what to do as a professional artist manager and how to do it as well as for all students studying music business or industry programs. *Key industry insight for both the new and experienced artist managers *Exclusive planning and management tools *Successful career strategies for managers and the artists they manage *Fully cited text from literature, personal interviews, and personal experience of the author. *Career and business planning for the artist manager including fully detailed and exclusive career plan template for an artist.