Do you need a Manager?
All artists need management! It’s hard getting a successful music manager to listen to your demo package, let alone manage your career, but don’t give up The CAM AGENCY is here. If you are a dedicated artist with a demo package and agree to pay our necessary processing fee we will take a listen to your demo package. Remember we do accept unsolicited material. Please follow our Submission procedure and allow 6 to 8 weeks for a response. Click here. There are many other ways to capitalize off your music besides CD sales. A good manager can get your music placed in TV & Film projects. Every time your music is aired you received a healthy check. You will learn that managers could be great for your career. Music producers and music managers sometimes act as filters for the actual record label A&R people.
What percentage does a Music Manager get?
The music industry is a tough nut to crack & everyone is not capable of dealing with the trials & tribulations. There is a set rate which ranges from 15%-25% that managers should receive in exchange for their services. This percentage is deducted from your gross income. Management contracts are usually no longer than two years with an option or two to extend that time if the manager gets you a record deal & is exceptional at taking care of business. There should be an agreement that at any time either party can terminate their relationship with good reason. Music managers can and will sometimes act as an investor if he/she really believes in you. If your package is not up to par they will do the things necessary to bring your package to a certain level of professionalism. This includes photography, recording, mastering & biography. It is your business Managers job to handle anything administrative and financial including publishing deals, royalties, recording, public relations, publicity and promotion. Music managers have a lot of responsibility including development, getting a booking agent for tours, developing a great promotional package, creating the artists image including wardrobe & stage presence, getting the artist a web site, songs, producers, studio time, publishing, publicity, etc.