A Music Manager, or Music Artist Manager, provides career and business management representation for Music Artists. Their duties include performing tasks that help Musicians reach their goals, coordinating the logistics of creating and performing music and handling the negotiations for business transactions, such as contracts and tours.
A Music Manager should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Music Manager should be able to execute:
- Strategizing with the Musician to plan their career growth
- Negotiating contract details and enforcing them
- Handling business dealings, such as sending and receiving payments and ensuring legal compliance
- Scheduling performances and public appearances
- Collaborating with Agents and PR Representatives
- Scouting new Artists to represent
A competitive Music Manager will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Music industry knowledge
- Management experience
- Effective negotiation skills
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Crisis management skills
