Readers Respond: Are Managers Still a Must?

Responses: 2

Musicians can do so much for themselves these days, thanks to the internet. Where does that leave band managers? Do you work with a manager, or do you prefer to handle everything yourself? How did you make your choice? Share your thoughts about the role of artist managers in the new music industry.

i think they are be

sometimes i dont think the band really needs to stress out about that stuff, because they need to be writing the music thats gonna get them big. i dont think they exactly need one but its a good idea.

—Guest brittney ragland

Are managers still a must?

It dependes on how far into your career you are. Some perfrmers get so busy that theycan't deal with the daily business and need to have help with it.Others that I have met don't have a road map and need someone to point the direction. And yet others haven't got any business chops and need the help. In these cases management is necessary

—Guest Bobby Baby Walker