QUESTION: If you're currently managing an artist, what made you choose to work with them? If you're not currently managing anyone, what are you looking for in a future project?

@chrisstraut567

5 жыл бұрын

When I first started I accidentally started managing a band when their original manager bailed. I found it to be a rewarding experience. I decided that I wanted to start managing as an actual job. Now I am purposely trying to get out and manage bands.

@SmartistU

5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisstraut567 love it! Very common!

@SmartistU

5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisstraut567 Love that!

@TheRealTommyJoe

5 жыл бұрын

I have a friend who’s a dj and another friend who’s in a band. They both need me to manage their business. It’s gonna be a wild ride since I have no experience yet. Thanks for your videos!

@Fisherman100

4 жыл бұрын

For the same exact reasons you said.. I have an up & coming artist & I’m an up & coming manager 💯 great vid

I started managing as a joke with my best friend because I wanted to go to his shows and get backstage for free. Ended up tour managing with some of my closest friends after that and had an amazing time and learned a lot. Fast forward 6 years I’m a partner in a small management agency with my close friend with 14 artists, and started my own event production company and record label too

@SmartistU

3 жыл бұрын

YESSSSSSSS. GET. IT.

@danielnichols5632

3 жыл бұрын

That's great, pity coronavirus has destroyed the business though...

@LeeHutchingsdrumsUK

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Are you based in the UK?

@lofreqevents5370

3 жыл бұрын

Daniel Nichols It’s definitely made it harder but also is another opportunity to pivot and grow

@lofreqevents5370

3 жыл бұрын

Lee Hutchings no, I am based out of San Francisco California

I accidentally landed in it cause I can’t keep my mouth shut and I keep boosting my friend’s music.

@SmartistU

3 жыл бұрын

LOL classic.

@JonathanCandor

3 жыл бұрын

Same here 😂

@SincerelyCassieG

3 жыл бұрын

LOL MEEEEE

@missgoodenergy

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@ebow1163

3 жыл бұрын

right lol

I'm watching this coz I have a talented friend an I wana manage him.

@richobeast

4 жыл бұрын

Repost me too lol

@oliviamelvin7848

4 жыл бұрын

same

@sammystruecrime

4 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@sammystruecrime

4 жыл бұрын

@@oliviamelvin7848 You can do it!

@Inmotionwithchris

4 жыл бұрын

Same ,we can do it 💯❗️

I'm an artist looking for a manager and my first step is defiantly looking for loyalty and trust.

@SmartistU

3 жыл бұрын

So important!

@westunitmusic

3 жыл бұрын

Very very true

@pavanikaushal877

2 жыл бұрын

Hey girl, im a girl from srilanka. Wanna catchup?

@officialmassyve

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lulu I am a music producer and sound designer. we could talk about you if you want.

@michaelm204

2 жыл бұрын

@@pavanikaushal877 Hey i would love to work with you.Check out my stuff and I hope you will like it

I’ve always had a passion for music , everyone around me are artists. Management found me , but building a label is within me. Thank you for this very informative video .

@j-bodean

3 ай бұрын

Double Please check out my music on my channel

We started by the needs of our first artist since he was coming from poverty and didn’t have anyone to help him, I was moved by his life story and without knowing a drop of the business I decided to move forward and become his manager out of pure love. I related to everything you’re saying and also you package has help me a lot to organized my record label and putting it together!

I actually went to school for music business and kind of honed in on wanting to be an artist manager after a year of being an artist manager's assistant. And then an artist I knew in college randomly asked me to be his manager, so I'm learning as I go!

@SmartistU

3 жыл бұрын

Woo! You go girl!

@officialmassyve

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sara I am Massyve a music producer and sound designer of an artist who is looking for a manager... Can we talking about it ?

@DANNYGATESTHEAGEDSINGER

2 жыл бұрын

How does a singer become an artist when you're not an artist

@anaiabaker

2 жыл бұрын

where did you go to school?

@sarahmem444

2 жыл бұрын

@@anaiabaker State University of New York - Oneonta (SUNY Oneonta). They have a Music Industry program.

Accidentally I refused at first but the kid is so talented I could no longer refuse

@SmartistU

3 жыл бұрын

😂 I feel you

Couple years late to see this video, I’ve been interested in being apart of the music industry for a couple years, actually made a couple songs myself but I didn’t feel right about making music. But I definitely know I want to be apart of that music lifestyle and a couple of my friends make music and they have the looks, the clothes, the cars. So I’ve been trying to push them to make music so I actually don’t know if I purposely became one or accidentally but I definitely am trying to learn the game. This video is the first one I came across and I actually learned a lot, thank you for that and it would mean a lot if you can get back to me!

I accidentally just landed in it! An artist and I connected and decided to give it a try, and it's somehow working! Now I'm here, watching this to learn the skills I need to make it in the industry.

@j-bodean

3 ай бұрын

Double Please check out my music kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYOgmtmqXaTWkrw.htmlsi=Ln2VPVQCbzLkx6jY

A very interesting video, seen from many angles in the world of management, how an independent manager works versus one linked to a company, how not to get overwhelmed with work when representing an artist in any field, and the difficulties that arise in this industry, whether it's seeking employment, finding an artist, or building contacts. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😀😀

I became an artist manager to my best friend ,fast forward it’s almost a year . It was my first time ever . I’m open to learning .

A friend of mine suggested me to manage him & his cousin. I’m really considering it.

Hi! I actually fell into the position of becoming an artist manager. I am an American living in Belgium, and I am tutoring English. One of my students is a country singer and wanted to feel more comfortable in speaking and writing English. Months go by and I have started matching her with country artists in the states. I am currently managing 3 artist (country singer, r&b singer and beat producer) all from Belgium. I absolutely love it. I have two degrees in Management and I think I have found my calling accidentally. These videos are very interesting and I need all the help I can get.

@TheRealTommyJoe

5 жыл бұрын

Hannah Bagot how is it going so far???I’m in your boat. No idea this was a career path but I see myself being thrown into the wild with no experience, only a degree in management.

@zlodge12

4 жыл бұрын

Hannah Bagot hi Hannah how are u ? I’m in a fresh raw talented girl group it’s 5 of us and we have the looks , sound and everything else just looking for the right artist manager to fix up the spice for our group any more info about us you can email me at zakiyalodge5@gmail.com

@SmartistU

4 жыл бұрын

That's amazing Hannah! Happy you found your calling and that my videos are helping.

@zlodge12

4 жыл бұрын

Hannah Bagot are you seeking new talent ?

@sarai0406cole

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Hannah, my name is Nicole and I am from NYC. I am actually fairly new at managing an artist. I am currently working with an R&B singer, who is great. She is very talented and I must put her out there, I know there are so many people out there that can relate to her music. It will be great to chat with you, if you do not mind. I would love to discuss this with you. If you can, please reach me at ajarida.spr13@gmail.com

Thanks for the high level advice.

Nice video the music industry is always changeing there is.no formula just jump into the fire just do it I mange major artist I have as a manger is not what you know is who you know. Artist you better be great if you want to make it in the music industry

Actively becoming manager!

I used to be an artist / producer and later a trained studio engineer for a number of years. One of my old friends asked me to be his hypeman to get people into his music, but knowing that he actually needs a businessman at this point in his career i offered to be his manager instead. Now, unfortunately i knew this arrangment was a dead end from the start, but the idea of being a manager piqued my interest so i approached another old rap friend.. and he bought in! So I'm here reading books and watching your videos for my studies.

@SmartistU

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Read my book too!! "the music business for artist managers and self-managed artists: how to get started, get noticed, and get signed." available on Amazon!

Great advice thank you!! :)

I fell into this role and learning as I go along. Lol I have 2 clients now and more asking, but I need to learn more.

This is helpful, thank you! 🙏🏽

I really appreciated this information, thank you

I am a Virtual Assistant for a country-pop singer who suddenly declared me her business manager. I work remotely from another state so I'm trying to educate myself and social network .

I am indirectly managing an upcoming artist. Just me working with friends to deliver good numbers on his streams. It’s fun

I've supported many artists for years along the way while still achieving my goals. I might as well try to manage one successful artist whose ready for the grind . I have my LLC now and the funds just need to find new sounds

@michaelm204

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to work with you. I think my music describes this phase that I am in very well but not in a cheap way. it's more organic. in my opinion, I have a lot to improve but I think my songwriting ability is very good. I think my sound and style will be influential. I am still working and searching for my sound and because of that I have lots of different style tracks but I hope you will like it.

Have an amazing artist from East Africa 🌍 he is inspired me to do this!

Actively seeking to manage a friend's career. She's an amazing talent. as n old timer, I feel like I can supply wisdom, creative ideas, and conduct business in a way that keeps her fresh, enthusiastic and (most of all) paid and not taken advantage of. I'm also involved in a network of independent musical performers and artists, seasoned and amateur who are all at various levels on our local scene. Most of them respect me and enjoy my company and consider me to be a type of mentor. I'm beginning to realize that they are almost all unmanaged and could benefit from having someone invest their time into helping their careers, whether it's marketing, time management, encouragement or even bookkeeping and goal setting, I've operated a specialty contracting business and can't help but wonder if what I've learned winning "gigs" in my world would be similar to the same in helping these amazing talented people in theirs?

im a music producer and now i got 3 artist that want me to manage them im from california one artist in the bay area and 2 in baton rouge LA im aware of what a manager does i already kinda manage myself wit my beats and as a producer but to manage artists tis is fairly new to me

My good friend just became my manager. This information is great. Much love from Hanover, Pennsylvania #RIOYC

@ezra_8651

3 ай бұрын

My little brother is a rapper and he asked me if I can become his manager. I agreed to it and now I don't know where to start at all. I want this job and I want to help him. If you and your manager want to get in contact with us and collaborate please let me know. We are also in PA😊.

I started my own management company that's not yet legally registered in Texas called JF Artist Management. I am, however, currently scouting for talents and I am also connecting and networking with professionals in the music industry on LinkedIn, Network After Work, Mighty Networks, and Facebook. Joe Facundo Artist Manager

@michaelm204

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to work with you. I think my music describes this phase that I am in very well but not in a cheap way. it's more organic. in my opinion, I have a lot to improve but I think my songwriting ability is very good. I think my sound and style will be influential. I am still working and searching for my sound and because of that I have lots of different style tracks but I hope you will like it.

My friend is an artist and I love his music so I was like hay why not and then I started to have a interest for it

Thanks for the vid keep posting

@SmartistU

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I agree on many things, but the most important thing is that in the world of management, connections are very important since they are what help us to move in this industry, it should be noted that we must also have a talented artist since that will make it easier for us to I work to move it forward. I also believe that the better we educate ourselves academically, the easier it will be to get ahead. You don't need a degree, but we do have to prepare ourselves and learn about this business to develop more easily and that everything goes well.

Thanks for the info!

Hi, i do really think that as an independent artist we always try to do everything by our own, and manage all the process is kind of hard so i encourage everyone who want to be a manager, its a cool allience! it won't be ez but it is worth it

I have a ton of friend who are artist and frequently ask for my help, so I guess I just fell into the position and I am pretty good at it

I was the only person in our friend group that actually took my buddies music seriously one day I set up a Facebook page for him and I boosted a post and it did really well he had a lot of click-throughs to his streaming and a week later he was like I made $200 off of streaming and he gave me $100 and said do whatever you did again and here I am six months later

@chilufysjoseph3584

Жыл бұрын

Hey how are you,your story is interesting,my friend has asked to be his manager but am stuck of where to start from...to boost his music... especially using Facebook which is the major advertising platform... Any tips for me

@herocity1165

Жыл бұрын

@@chilufysjoseph3584 buy a book on social media advertising, buy a book on marketing and by the book titled everything you want to know about the music business. It's all about building the brand now we're at a point where we have the 1000 loyal fans meaning that he's actually got close to 30,000 fans but we can guarantee that 1,000 fans will buy any of his merch. It cost us $3,000 to print a 7-in single with four songs on vinyl he can turn around and sell 500 copies at $25 after setting up a automated shipping with profit around $9,000. Normally on something like that will each take $2,500 each use $3,000 to do it again and $1,000 in marketing money and promotion. It's all about making a product and flipping it to the consumer so far we've done this five times just to build. The hardest thing is seeing a check for $10,000 show up and realizing that you need to invest at least 50% of it into marketing we've actually reached out to outside PR firms to help us and really it's about getting over the fear of calling people that you don't know and asking them questions and trying to get help and I would definitely say I would sit down with a lawyer but you're going to have to pay for that so you're going to spend money up front that you may not recruit until a year later but you have to be okay with that so it's very important that you believe in the artist. Fortunately for us I'm the producer/ DJ/ manager and he is the mc/ producer manager and we split everything 50/50 not only monetarily but also the responsibilities, but our goal from day one is to replace the income we were making in our nine to five jobs by doing music which means we both are comfortable when we get past $60,000 every single year anything other than that is a blessing

@chilufysjoseph3584

Жыл бұрын

@@herocity1165 thank you

Жыл бұрын

Hi man... How can I contact u?

My best friend and brother are artist and want me to be there manager, have no clue where to start so this helped thank you

I have always wanted to become an Artist Manager, but obviously having no experience makes it very hard. I am in the festival production industry and I am slowly falling into a management position for one of my friends that is graduating Music school. That being said I am also seeking other talent to potentially manage. My focus now is learning the ins/outs of the business side of it. Figuring out how contracts work, how much to charge, how to contact or approach promoters for venues and festivals to potentially get the artists booked.

@SmartistU

3 жыл бұрын

Keep it up Josh!

@blakkbuzz

10 ай бұрын

Hello Josh , how did you get into the festival production industry ?

Definitely need a manager

I AM A BEGINNER UNDERGROUND ARTIST LOOKING FOR A MANAGER THAT WANTS TO MANAGE FOR FUN !😮 FOR NOW I AM LEARNING TO MASTER SELF MANAGEMENT

Looking into becoming a manager for a good friend I know he’ll be a big artist 1 day

I purposely set out to be an artist manager, but I kind of accidently fell into it a little earlier that expected.

I started as a DJ and producer, I've been learning about the huge business world in the music industry and currently I'm trying to recognize the roles besides artist. I'm not interested in becoming a manager, but I want to know about the job when I eventually have a personal manager for me as an artist.

I'm interested in management because there's a lot of undiscovered talent in my area

I accidentally landed into it even though I was an artist my self years ago iv been asked by an upcoming artist to manage them

I'm starting University in 2021 (LCCM, London), studying a Masters in Music Performance. I have two career goals in mind 1.) Education (teacher, etc). And 2.) Music artist management. This video has proved very helpful. Thank you.

@michaelm204

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lee i would love to work with you.Check out my stuff and I hope you will like it

I love the way she put this🙌

@SmartistU

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thereal5690

3 жыл бұрын

You welcome love 😘

I’m a audio engineer / artist just trying to learn all the aspects of the business

It was very helpful

I find it interesting that someone can become an artist manager without prior knowledge in the music business; however, I believe that knowledge in this field is essential as it can help us face difficult situations, prevent scams, and, on the other hand, enhance our understanding of how to navigate the music industry.

I want to become a artist manager ever since I did boh and foh in HS and I loved it. Currently I'm finishing up college as a BA in the Music Industry. So that means I have no experience whatsoever so I want to get into this type of business, to manage artists.

@TulsaFlood-RhythmAffair

3 жыл бұрын

lets go. get my band on some tours and festivals. we travel worldwide. I am ready to pursue mgmt or do it myself

Well, there is a lot of knowing the right people as well. Whether artist or manager or agent. Some of you out there (including this writer and vlogger) have the artist aspiration. Or want to manage one. You have been told by the very few who made it to believe in yourself and never give up. Well the simply fact is the arts are very different than any other profession. Because usually--someone else has to let you in. Now what I would tell you if you are 18 or 40 and feel that your destiny is in the arts? I would not tell you to just stay the "safe route" and give up on your dreams. I would tell you to pursue the artist aspiration smartly. Get another trade that you at least like. So the agents of industry never have you by the throat. You have to go to work anyway so you might as well have the job that pays well. I never went through the starving artist phase. I went through a starving student phase. So when I finally did pursue the artist endeavor I did it with a job I also like that contracts for 100K a year and four month vacations in Europe. That's how you go through being a starving artist. You don't starve at all. Hope this helps someone---Charles

I landed here managing my best friend by force

i am purposely willing to become my own manager due to the fact that i feel comfortable being more in control of my musice career as an artist

I think that a manager can be successful being independent or through a company, the important thing is to have contacts and learning from experience, taking risks.

yes i'm in artist manager

Working towards to be an artist manager 😁

Actively becoming a manager for my best friends

I am trying to become a music manager. I work as a personal assistant to a music producer/dj and have ambitions to manage my own artist(s) in the future.

It’s a few crazy good artists in my circle… way better than me. I’m trying to figure this out… they have great music but don’t know want to do. I need to get them on and making money

I’ve gotten my first artist, now i’m looking at getting him booked without paying money i don’t have.

I accidentally became a manager 🤦🏾‍♂️ but I love it

Accidentally became one

Yes I would like your advice

i’d have no knowledge about Business Manager, but I do know of a person who was a manager for an artist. Her name is Natalie Harris, and she was over the management for a gospel choir called the Los Angeles Gospel messengers, in which started on October 2, 1982 founded by the late reverend James Cleveland. And she had been the messengers manager for 40+ years.

Ok, I think it's true, the work is a process with your parner, and it's no necesari estudy this to be a good manager, the steps in this carrear

I wanna become manager...can I know the details about it like what type of study we have to do

@torresthemonster

3 жыл бұрын

Need none... It's about putting your brand out there and networking

@SmartistU

3 жыл бұрын

Study this entire KZread channel! ;) and also definitely get our startup kit: smartistu.com.

I recently started Manage 5 active artist

I have no experience in the field at all. I love music and have always been surrounded by it. I have been asked by 3 artist if I would be interested in managing them. So Its accidentally but it's a path I'm still choosing

I’m a Publicist and currently looking to become a Artist Manger, any other tips, recomendations? Love your content. Kepp it up!!

@michaelm204

2 жыл бұрын

I am an artist and i would love to work with you.I think my music describes this phase that I am in very well but not in a cheap way. it's more organic. in my opinion, I have a lot to improve but I think my songwriting ability is very good. I think my sound and style will be influential. I am still working and searching for my sound and because of that I have lots of different style tracks but I hope you will like it.

I became an artist manager like a joke and I’m here checking for info

I am interested in getting started deliberately.

I am a DJ with more than 10 years in the private industry and more than 5 in live venues. I just started learning and getting in to production this last year and just started my own management company. I unofficially represent a couple artist/producers including myself, I am just getting in to artist management and find these videos helpful. Would love to network!

@SmartistU

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear Andre!

@joeybabylon

Жыл бұрын

Hey Andre how is your Management journey? I am an artist would love to do a informational interview. Just to ask some questions about what its like being a manager and also the artist but from a managers perspective

I accidentally became a manager. The music industry in my city is tiny. I began getting a lot of views on my videos. And my first client reached out. I told him the marketing i do he can do himself. After he researched he asked if i would run his campaigns. And the rest evolved from this point

I’m trying to learn MusicMGMT. I manage my own band and helping out some friends

@gabrielmercado2942

5 жыл бұрын

That’s how I fell into it

@SmartistU

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Gabriel!

I just wanted to start

I'm wondering what higher degree would help me to land my dream job. I am torn between Marketing and Public Relations because I was told Marketing would prepare me better for Managing job but I have a feeling i would get much more from PR.

@SmartistU

4 жыл бұрын

Either are great choices! Marketing can be very applicable in TONS of situations you will find yourself in within the music industry and even industries outside of music/entertainment. Marketing plays a key role in developing the overall strategy to when it comes to planning tours, single, EPs/album, Music videos etc.

I’m actively trying to become an artist manager 🙋🏼‍♂️ taking in all information I can, as well as trying to figure out the best college courses I could take for this if you’d be so kind as to help 🙏🏼

I am trying to get into artist management

Looking to be a manager of a friend that made as a runner up on Swedens got talent😁

Accidentally 🙋🏽‍♀️

Yes I met an artist that needs a manager.

Lmao my friends an artist and I’m the only person we know with any kind of marketing or social skills... guess I’m a manager now 😓

@j-bodean

3 ай бұрын

Double Please check out my music kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYOgmtmqXaTWkrw.htmlsi=Ln2VPVQCbzLkx6jY

Fun is wrapping and he's really good and I accidentally became his manager cuz I believe in him

In school at Full Sail in the Music Business program actively trying to become a manager.

@michaelm204

2 жыл бұрын

I am an artist and i would love to work with you.I think my music describes this phase that I am in very well but not in a cheap way. it's more organic. in my opinion, I have a lot to improve but I think my songwriting ability is very good. I think my sound and style will be influential. I am still working and searching for my sound and because of that I have lots of different style tracks but I hope you will like it.

accidentally started managing and now I manage 4 upcoming artists in Australia haha

I chose to become an artist manager

Right now, i'm wanting to become one, not only for myself but for others of course

@michaelm204

2 жыл бұрын

I am an artist and i would love to work with you.I think my music describes this phase that I am in very well but not in a cheap way. it's more organic. in my opinion, I have a lot to improve but I think my songwriting ability is very good. I think my sound and style will be influential. I am still working and searching for my sound and because of that I have lots of different style tracks but I hope you will like it.

am trying to go into it

On purpose now but my 1st gig was one that was just gave to me I wanted to be a rapper lol for the team but was better as a manager

I am currently an artist manager

I'm an independent artist I've managed SoundCloud artists , but I want to take it a step further

Just accepted the role of Managing a Gospel Artist .

Crazy I’m at la film for music prod and I’m so good at it but can’t get a job , I can use any daw

Purposely trying to

I am a manger and u definitely have to network!!

@King_George_Show

3 жыл бұрын

guidance on how to put your artist on shows and bigger platforms

I choose to become an artist manager

I’m trying to become one .