Signing an Indie Label Contract Without a Music Manager
You don't need a manager to sign with an indie label - you need to know what's actually in the contract. Here's what to check before you put your name on it.
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The Real Checklist for Signing a Music Manager Contract
Contract length, cancellation policy, job expectations, fee, expenses - here's the practical checklist to run through before you sign anything with a music manager.
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Music Agent vs. Music Manager: What's the Real Difference?
Booking agent, talent agent, music manager - the titles get thrown around interchangeably, but the jobs (and the cuts they take) are genuinely different. Here's the breakdown.
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How to Become Your Own Music Manager
You don't need to hire a manager to start managing your career like one - here's exactly how to handle bookings, promotion, and your own EPK yourself.
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Manager, Booking Agent, or Road Manager: Who Do You Actually Need?
As your career grows, so does the list of confusing job titles around you. Here's what each one actually does, and in what order you're likely to need them.
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How to Attract a Music Manager (Instead of Chasing One)
Finding a music manager is almost the wrong question - attracting one is the real skill. Here's what actually pulls a manager's attention your way.
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What Percentage Should Your Music Manager Actually Get?
15-20% is the standard range, but the right number depends on your stage, your team, and what income it's actually calculated from. Here's how to think about it before you sign.
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The Talking Points Every Music Manager Contract Needs
A management contract is a legally binding document, not a formality - here's what to actually negotiate before you sign, from contract length to what happens after it ends.
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5 Types of Music Managers You Should Walk Away From
Not every manager who wants to sign you deserves to. Here are 5 red-flag personality types to spot before you sign a contract you can't easily get out of.
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How to Find a Music Manager for Your Band or Solo Act
The right music manager can genuinely push your career forward - but only if you take the search as seriously as any other business decision. Here's how to actually vet one.
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8 Benefits of Working With a Professional Music Manager
A music manager isn't required, but the right one brings real, specific value beyond just having a name on your roster page. Here are 8 concrete benefits worth knowing.
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5 Signs You're Actually Ready for a Music Manager
Thinking about finding a music manager? Here's how to tell if you're actually ready, or just tired of doing the work yourself - which are two very different problems.
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