It would be difficult to overstate the impact a manager can have on a musician's career, and so it follows that hiring a manager is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. Finding your perfect manager fit can help you reach your music goals much faster. Hooking up with the wrong manager has just the opposite effect - in fact, a rocky relationship with a manager can put your music career on life support.
Finding that manager is about a lot more than trying to sign up with whatever manager has the more star-studden roster of clients. Shared philosophy and vision, easy and open communication and a mutual belief in your music all matter. In other words, your manager should be as excited about your music as your are, approachable and available to listen to your questions and ideas and on the same page as you about how to accomplish your music goals. To make sure you're linking up with the best manager for you, ask these questions before you sign that contract.
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