by State Library and Archives of Florida

Many aspiring singers may be wondering how to sing better than they currently do, in a way that could attract management. The right management can expand your horizons, enhance your reputation, and free you up to focus on the creative aspects of being a singer. However, there are some factors to consider before jumping into a business relationship with management.

Management is, in many ways, like a marriage. It is a contractual business agreement with serious legal and financial responsibilities for both parties. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure you are prepared to be managed and that you have chosen the right person for the role. Poor management can break your career, so it is wise to look for proper credentials and a track record of past successes in managing artists like yourself.

To determine if you are ready for management, consider these questions:

1. Should you be seeking management, or should management be seeking you?
2. Are you truly ready for management? Can you sing well enough, and do you possess the skills that require management at this stage?
3. How can you sing in a way that will attract the right kind of management?
4. How can you sing in a way that will bring about positive creative outcomes for you?
5. How can you sing in a manner that allows you to be selective about your management, rather than settling for the first manager who comes along out of desperation or fear?
6. Are you prepared to manage your career and already securing paying gigs?
7. Are you well on your way to developing your persona?
8. Are you booking singing performances?
9. Are you organized but simply lack the time to handle management tasks?

If you have answered yes to the relevant questions and know how to sing better in a way that makes you stand out from the rest, you may be ready to consider seeking management assistance. Otherwise, you may not know what to ask for, have no clue about what is being done, or be unable to communicate your needs to your management team, potentially losing your singing career and creative identity in the process.

To prepare for management, ask yourself these questions:

10. How can you sing in a way that will develop your singing abilities, drawing the right kind of attention, including people who want to help you achieve your goals as an aspiring professional singer?
11. How can you learn to sing better, standing out from the crowd by consistently delivering well-presented songs?
12. How can you sing in a way that will attract positive opportunities, including the possibility of attracting the right management?
13. How can you sing better than you currently do and grow as a performer?
14. How can you sing better than everyone else, constantly improving your singing to stand out from the crowd?
15. How can you sing better and continually enhance your singing in a creatively self-motivated way?
16. How can you sing in a way that fully develops your singing and stage presentation from all angles?

Once you have learned how to sing in a way that attracts the management you desire, you can focus on finding the right manager who will work with you and for you, but not as you. You must bring your best to the table, as management can only help you open doors – it is up to you to walk through them and seize opportunities.

In conclusion, it is essential to be well-prepared and skilled in your craft before seeking management. By learning how to sing better and standing out from the crowd, you can attract the right management, opportunities, and creative situations. Take the time to hone your skills and consider enlisting the help of a friend or family member to act as a go-between while you continue to develop your singing abilities. Remember, sometimes having no management is better than having poor management. Ensure you have the right tools, guidance, and readiness when the opportunity for management arises.

Manuel Marino

Manuel Marino is a seasoned Senior Producer, Music Composer, and Artist with over a decade of experience. He specializes in branded entertainment across various mediums, including video games, films, and advertising campaigns. With 20+ years as a game music composer, Manuel has worked on numerous platforms, creating diverse orchestral soundtracks. HIRE ME