Allen prepares you for the realities of successfully directing the careers of talented performers in the high- risk, high- reward music business.You will learn to prepare yourself for a career in artist management - and them learn the tools to coach, lead organise time, manage finances, market and artist, and carve out a successful career path for both you and your clients.The books features profiles of artist managers, an exclusive and detailed template for an artist career plan, and samples of major contract sections for artist management and record deals. Updated information including a directory of artist management companies is available on the companion website Key industry insight for both the new and experienced artist managers Exclusive planning and management tools Successful career strategies for managers and the artists they manageFully cited text from literature, personal interviews, and personal experience of the author.Career and business planning for the artist manager including fully detailed and exclusive career plan template for an artist