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How to find a music manager - Tips and recommendations

Few things will help an artist advance in their musical career as a skilled management. The management function has expanded, and managers have become one of the greatest options for talented, diligent musicians who are serious about their careers in an era where major record companies no longer have the resources or incentives to invest in unknown stars.

The ideal manager should possess a wide range of qualities including perseverance, vision, enthusiasm, and honesty. Such a person can be quite difficult to find, but by doing a few crucial actions, you may increase your chances of meeting someone who can help elevate both you and your music to a new level.

Ensure You're Prepared

You need to have something worth managing before hiring outside management to handle your music's social media presence, record deal obligations, and other music industry matters.

Prior to reaching the stage when industry specialists may assist you in moving up to the next level, it's critical to practice self-management. Learn the ins and outs of getting your music out there in the world and in front of people by doing your own music promotion.

A music manager can take some of the pressure off you and help you go even further whenever you reach a plateau and recognise that other people might be able to help you get through it.

Ensure You're Prepared

Find Your Perfect Skillset

What are your weaknesses? What is preventing you from moving forward?

You might not have the appropriate connections. You lack background in managing show bookings. You have no concept how to conduct a successful music rehearsal. You lack marketing expertise for your live performances. Social media simply confuses you to no end.

Making this work for your profession requires making sure that any management you work with fills in the gap in your skill set. You can discover that it is best to just hire someone to assist you a few days a week with creating your music content for social media. Or perhaps all you need is someone to handle your Spotify presence.

Find managers that can assist you in particular areas by identifying what is preventing you from progressing further.

Produce good music

This one should go without saying, but if you aren't writing and delivering high-quality music, an artist management won't want to pay attention to you or help you expand your fan base.

By releasing music that listeners all across the world can relate to, you may expand your fan base. People who matter take notice of these things, so if you are making waves, management may approach you.

Find Your Perfect Skillset

Be open to a business relationship

A manager is interested in more than simply your skill level with music. He/she is curious about you as a person.

Managers are not buying into the business concept as investors. They are investing in the businessman (you) who will turn ideas into reality. That is much more significant than you may realise.

Do they have faith in you? Will you actually show up when you say you will? Do you have decent time management skills? Do you honour commitments? With your management, will you get along? Are you trustworthy?

Establishing Connections & Networking

A manager won’t appear in your life out of the blue. You must be socially competent at talking to others. You can begin to compile a list of contacts who might be able to assist you in finding someone by attending gigs, communicating with musician friends, and engaging with relevant Instagram profiles. When trying to align yourself with other professional singers and bands, networking is crucial for artists.

Establishing Connections & Networking

Being a successful artist requires developing a devoted following. If you're creating buzz in the music industry, a potential manager will take notice of you. For musicians, social networking is a wonderful resource. Promoting your music, interacting with fans, and growing your fan base all require a solid internet presence.

Consider posting your music on Calypsoroom as well, as by doing so will allow you to promote your music and listen to it together in a video music session with your friends and super fans, building communities around your music and expanding your audience.

Do some resources on LinkedIn and social media

Some managers do provide their contact information online. While it is partially true that the "best" managers won't consider you, you may (and should) reach out if you find someone who you believe would be a good fit for your career.

Social media connections might serve as a casual starting point for finding your managerial match. Find some common ground if you can. Do they tweet about a recent album you like or dislike? Talk to them informally. After that, message them directly to find out when they're available.

Don’t underestimate the impact of a direct message, and take in consideration that LinkedIn is a way more professional environment that requires from you a different approach.

Gig gig and gig again

Live performances are a fantastic way to get oneself out there and in front of the right people. A manager might attend one of your performances or just learn about your favourable reviews from others.

Create a powerful set list for your performance so you can leave a lasting impression. Playing live events is a great method to network in the business and to spread the word about your music.

Gig gig and gig again

Conclusion

The most significant advantage of management is having someone who believes in you and is prepared to invest their time and effort in expanding your brand. A music manager should be totally focused on business, but he/she should also be someone you can trust and definitely someone interested in your music and message. But what does a music manager do? Which are his/her duties? Discover theme here.



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Written by CalypsoRoom Editorial Team
The CalypsoRoom Editorial Team is a skilled and diverse group of writers, researchers, and industry specialists who have access to Calypso's data and information in order to give you broad knowledge about the music industry as well as helpful advice to help you manage your music and dancing career.

Updated January 2023


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