David J Spangenberg (Professor Pooch)

Artist Development & Management David J Spangenberg (Professor Pooch)

Updated for the 2020's...
The Author began his career as a Recording Artist, but has spent the last 35 years Guiding Music Business Careers, providing Music Business Education & Career Guidance Services for both Creative and Business individuals and companies, including handling their Entertainment Industry Contract needs The Author also developed and taught the Artist Management, Music Publishing & Entertainment Law Courses for the Art Institute of Philadelphia for 8 Years... This Complete Course shows you how to become a Successful Singer/Performer, Musician, Band, Group, and/or Manager. Step by Step, in Simple, Easy-to-understand "People Talk." This BookIncludes a Contract Between Artist & Manager - and How to Negotiate It. If you wish to become a Successful Singer or Member of a Successful Group or Band, you should know as much as you can about "The Music Biz". You should know how it operates and the correct steps to take, in the right order, to achieve Success - including, choosing the right Manager to help "guide you"... Likewise, if you wish to become a Successful Manager, you must choose the right Artist to Manage, and know what you must do to help Your Artist move up the "Road to Success". This Business is large and sophisticated and requires a solid TEAM. Every successful Artist has a Great Manager - and every successful Manager has a Talented Artist. Simply put, the left hand must know what the right hand is doing (or should be doing) or you as an Artist/Band or Manager are heading for a very short career! Each must know and understand the Music Business plus everything they can about the other, if they wish to become successful. Upon completion of this course... 1. As an Artist, you will know if, when and why you need a Personal Manager, how to choose one, and what they can and cannot do for you. 2. As an Artist or a Manager, you will be able to read, understand and negotiate the main points of an Artist/ Management Contractual Agreement. 3. As a Manager, you will know what to look for in a Performing Artist and be able to decide whether or not to Manage them. 4. As a Manager or Artist, you will be able to choose the right Musicians and Singers to work with and the proper way to prepare for performances, including choosing the proper recording material, and creating and refining the Artist's "image". 5. You will be able to promote the Artist for performances, and be able to get "gigs." 6. You will be able to choose the correct Production or Record Company, and be able to properly promote the Artist to them. 7. You will be able to understand and negotiate the important points of Artist/Record Company and Artist/Production Company Contractual Agreements. 8. Much, Much More... Allow Mr. Spangenberg to show you, How to Get in, Survive, and Succeed in the Music Business - Without Getting Ripped Off! David J. Spangenberg
(Professor Pooch)
Music Business Career Guidance
Educator/Author, Consultant, Mediator
Entertainment Contract Specialist