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There is no right or wrong way to go about finding a manager.
Sometimes, a manager will approach the performer. Sometime a mutual
acquaintance will act as a musical matchmaker and introduce a
performer to a manager. But most times it's up to the artist to
seek out a manager, whose main function is to facilitate their
client's career. For most it's important to find a manager who
is hooked into the music scenes that you are into,
from venues to radio stations. Here are five tips on how to find a
manager that will help turning your love of music into a professional
career.



Make a demo. If you have the funds, team up with local musicians to
record three of your best songs. You can also make a demo on
personal computers. Whichever way you decide, just make sure the CD
sounds professional.



Go viral. Post new videos of yourself performing every week. Not
only will you expand your fan base, you can use YouTube or your own
web site to generate buzz. Justin Bieber was a unknown kid from a
small town in Canada who started posting video of himself singing
in early 2008. A few months later, a manager contacted him. Bieber
signed with the manager, who then helped Bieber get signed to Def
Jam Records. So if your music is unique and engaging, the right
people will watch.



Set a meeting. Look up managers either online or in the industry yellow
pages ( http://www.TheIndustryYellowPages.com/main2 ).
Then prepare a package that includes a demo, a professional
looking photograph and a cover letter requesting an in-person
meeting. If you have a website, mention it in the cover letter and
don't forget to include as much contact info as possible (i.e. your
phone #, email, mailing address, etc)



Be professional. There are a lot of weekend performers who sing as a
hobby. You need to show that you are serious about establishing a
career to present yourself as a professional. You can have a
unique, singular style and fashion sense and still be well groomed.
A manager is all about business so present yourself accordingly.



Ask your peers. Use your social networks to ask for introductions
or suggestions spread the word that you're looking for a manager.
(Before putting any of your lyrics online, or sending them to
anyone, make sure they are copyrighted using something like the
Copyright Your Music In Minutes program over at
( http://www.CopyrightYourMusicInMinutes.com/main2 )



These are just a few of the basic things that you can do to find a
manager to get direct contact information including phone numbers,
emails and more to thousands of music industry managers around the
world visit http://www.TheIndustryYellowPages.com/main2


To YOUR success!
From the staff at MusicBizCenter.com
(Ty, Mike, Veronica, Pam, Larry, Mel & Linda!)