What is a music manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a music manager

1. Explore music manager education requirements

   Most common music manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   67.4 %

   Associate

   11.0 %

   Master's

   9.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific music manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	26.02%
   Music Videos	6.73%
   Sales Floor	6.61%
   Travel Arrangements	5.32%
   Event Planning	5.27%

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3. Complete relevant music manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New music managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a music manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real music manager resumes.

4. Research music manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage service; supervise FOH staff and daily report to owners and other managers.
   • Create Facebook accounts and fan pages for the artists.
   • Execute custom curate music playlists for national and international brands that align with their brand pillars and consumer demographics.
   • Administer performance management by diagnosing improvement opportunities, providing effective feedback, coaching, and corrective action plans.

5. Apply for music manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a music manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams