Managing Artists in Pop Music: What Every Artist and Manager Must Know to Succeed (Paperback)

by Mitch Weiss (Author), Perri Gaffney (Author) "I'm an independent manager-no Golden Parachute plan in case of early termination by some ranting acid rock diva-and no large staff racing down the halls..." (more)
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Product Description
Music Managers and artists will learn the secrets of successful management in this timely guide to the popular music business. The book presents scenarios from a manager’s work life along with the legal and business skills to master them. Through stories of real-life famous artist-manager teams, the authors analyze, criticize, and detail what a manager ought to learn to be an effective advisor and representative. Co-written by a performing arts manager and an actress/journalist, the book teaches future music managers and artists how to acquire clients, negotiate contracts, develop and image, administer taxes and finances, and deal with promoters, media, attorneys, and unions. A special chapter tells artists what to look for in a manager, how to sign fair management contracts, and how to avoid career manipulation. Packed with industry guidelines, sample contracts, sure-fire career tips, and photos of acclaimed industry icons, this book is a professional springboard for music managers, recording artists, singers, and rock bands alike.

About the Author
Mitch Weiss has been a talent manager for more than 25 years, forging the careers of such pop icons as The Village People. Perri Gaffney is an actress who has performed on radio, television, and film. Both authors live in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Allworth Press (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158115268X
• ISBN-13: 978-1581152685
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #656,018 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific guide, cleverly laid out---artists take note, July 6, 2003

By A Customer

Hard to imagine a book doing a better job than this one does of walking someone through the world of pop music management. The authors have hit on a clever way to provide a wealth of detail, wisdom and rules, while keeping things entertaining: The narrative follows three days in the life of a manager of a band, using that story on which to hang the nuts and bolts. That way, you not only learn the tricks of the trade, but you get a sense of the life as well. This book would by no means be of interest only to someone who wants to get in strictly on the management side--I'm a (hopefully up-and-coming) musician, and almost everything in the book seemed potentially helpful to me, both in understanding what I can expect in a manager, and in learning approaches to self-management as well. This book is a tremendously valuable addition to my career-development library.

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book, May 8, 2008

By	B. Bartlow "Music guy" (OKC, OK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book to start out with if your getting into the music industry from being in a band and becoming a manager/booking agent. I really suggest to pick this up. The contracts in the back are good...a must read.

One of the reviewers said, this book only relates to pop music and not other genres. I have to disagree, I've been in the industry for 8 years now, and the book actually does help anyone that is STARTING to get in the business.

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Neds improvement but good, May 19, 2006

By	Crystal "www.MusicContracts101.com" - See all my reviews

This is a useful book but unfortunately only relates to pop music and the other genres are left alone. If you don't know which style you should choose and promote you should first read something more general like "Ty Cohen's Secrets to Making Money in the Music Industry" by Ty Cohen which is a valuable book for those who want to make a hit into the music business. This book reveals the most important secrets to succeed and you will start making profit in no time! Buy this book now if you want to find out the secrets from the pros.