An Artist's Team
by Joelle Filippi
1. Manager
1.1. Manages Relationships Artist Has
1.2. Councils Artist On Short & Long Term Goals
2. Publicist
2.1. Generates & Manages Publicity For Artist
3. Business Manager
3.1. Has To Understand The Business
3.2. Understand Taxes
3.3. Understand Domestic/International Markets
3.4. CPA
4. Performance Right Organizations
4.1. ASCAP
4.2. BMI
4.2.1. Collect Royalties For Publishers & Songwriters Whenever Song Is Played Publicly
4.3. SESAC
5. Tour Manager
5.1. Helps Organize Tours
6. Photographer/Videographer
6.1. Creates Content For Artist Through Photos & Videos
7. Stylist
7.1. Helps Style The Artist--Clothing, Their Image
8. Producer
8.1. Selects Songs For Artist
8.2. Makes Changes To Song Arrangements
8.3. Coaches Artists And Musicians In The Studio
8.4. Controls Recording Sessions
8.5. Supervises Entire Process Through Audio Mixing
9. Assistant
9.1. Works Exclusively With The Artist
10. Publisher
10.1. In Charge Of Lyrics & Music
11. Entertainment Attorney
11.1. Litigation Attorney
11.1.1. Disputes/Conflicts
11.2. Transaction Attorney
11.2.1. Drafts, Executes & Administers Deals/Contracts
12. Record Label
12.1. Business Affairs
12.1.1. Handles Deals & Contracts
12.2. A&R
12.2.1. Finds Artists To Sign
12.3. Promotion
12.3.1. Gets Artist On Radio
12.4. Artist Development
12.4.1. Marketing, Merch, Social Media
12.5. Publicity
12.5.1. Gets Artist On Blogs, Magazines, TV
12.6. Sales
12.6.1. Gets Music Into Stores, Itunes, etc