Are artist managers necessary? There a lot of people in the
music industry that are independent, should they still get managers? The answers
to these questions are yes. Anyone who decides that they want to make money by
using music needs a manager. Like any business, someone needs to be familiar
with the industry and all of its practices. This person will make the best
choices possible for the business and decisions that prove to be profitable for
the future. When you decided to join the music industry as an artist you are
essentially making your life a business. Artist in the music industry have an
image to uphold and are always in the limelight. Plain in simple an artist is
to close to the situation and to emotional about their work to make the best
decisions, that’s where the manager comes in. Also managers are to know things
that artist would not know to help the artist make the best decision possible.
Depending on the how famous the artist is, their market, and what projects they
have coming up, the manager will not be the only one making decisions for the
artist but they will lead a team of people who are experts in their field to
help the artist stay successful. Managers play an important role in the success
of musicians not only with the planning. Manager are also to help the artist
with other things, like educating them on the industry, mentoring them, and
giving the artist direction.
Although it is very possible for a person to manage himself
or herself, it is not recommended. A person may do a good job but at the end of
the day, there are only 24 hours in a day and something will have to give.
Meaning an artist who decides to manage him or her will only end up sacrificing
something in the long run. Both are full time jobs and it is very hard to give
100% at both.
