This book is intended to be the definitive guide to the student of management of artists in the music business, those artists who choose to manage their careers, as well as to those seeking to become professional artist managers. Some of the tools developed for this book are found nowhere else, and active artist managers will find them to be helpful planning and organization tools. The companion website for this book, http://www.artistmanagementonline.com, is a continuing resource for both the artist manager and artists, receiving nearly 40,000 visits each month. The site includes a free directory of artist management firms, advice, and links to help the manager be a more effective manager in the music business.
Information from this book has been drawn from the experiences of many who work or who have worked as artist managers, as well as from the author’s career managing people, assets, companies, organizations, projects, performers, and performances. My wish is that the words that follow will be your guide; my hope is that they will be an inspiration to you.