Allen prepares you for the realities of successfully directing the
careers of talented performers in the high-risk, high-reward music
business. You will learn to prepare yourself for a career in artist
management - and then learn the tools to coach, lead, organize time,
manage finances, market an artist, and carve out a successful career
path for both yourself and your clients. The book features profiles of
artist managers, an exclusive and detailed template for an artist career
plan, and samples of major contract sections for artist management and
record deals.

Updated information including a directory of
artist management companies is available at the book's companion
website. A peer reviewer for "Artist Management for the Music Business"
proclaimed 'this is going to be an excellent text. It contains many
unique insights and lots of valuable information'.

This is
essential reading for managers, students, and artists in the music
business. This title features: key industry insight for both new and
experienced artist managers; exclusive planning and management tools;
and, successful career strategies for managers and the artists they
manage.