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The Artist Prepares to Be Managed

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There will be a moment in an artist’s career when it feels like it is time to step up the pace of meeting goals. Some will try to continue to manage themselves, thinking that the 15 percent commission many managers earn can be saved just by investing a little more time into the business part of being an artist. For artists who seek local and regional recognition and who record for their own independent label, many can—and do—earn a modest income touring and selling their music and merchandise without a manager. For some artists, a manager would be helpful so they could focus on writing and ...

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