“It’s essential that artists surround themselves with the right people. Assembling a strong inner circle of trusted helpers, advisors, and associates allows you to focus on the music while they take care of the business...” That’s a quote from Alan Cross’s foreword to Bob D’Eith’s book, "A Career in Music: Building Your Inner Circle." The book focuses on how to build your professional team as an artist, and Bob is bringing his valuable advice straight to you in this FREE webinar. In addition to drawing from his own 25-plus years in music, Bob shares input from a ton of top industry professionals – including manager Bruce Allen (Bryan Adams, Michael Buble), producer Garth Richardson (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nickelback), booking agent Jeff Craib (The Tragically Hip, Nelly Furtado), and many others. In this webinar, you’ll learn: -When it’s time to add to your professional team -How to find and hire a manager, booking agent & other professionals -How these deals work -How to ensure both sides find success ...and much more!

1. Bob D’Eith
Artist, Music Lawyer, Author, Label & Publishing Exec, Studio Owner
with Andrew King
Editor, Canadian Musician Magazine

2. Bob D'Eith has worked in the music business for more than 25 years as a two-time JUNO Award-nominated
artist, music lawyer, author, label and publishing executive, and studio owner. For 14 years, Bob was the
executive director and CEO of Music BC. He was a co-creator of the award-winning PEAK Performance Project,
a program that helped to launch the careers of a number of amazing Canadian artists.
Bob D’Eith
Andrew King
Andrew King is the Editor of Canadian Musician, as well as Canadian Music Trade,
Professional Lighting & Production, and Professional Sound magazines. He also co-hosts
Canadian Musician Radio. He has given presentations and been a speaker, panelist, and
moderator at events including CMW, ECMA, the Halifax Pop Explosion, and many others.

3. “It’s essential that artists surround themselves with the
right people. Assembling a strong inner circle of trusted
helpers, advisors, and associates allows you to focus
on the music while they take care of the business end of
things.”
Broadcast icon Alan Cross, from the foreword to A Career
in Music: Building Your Inner Circle by Bob D’Eith
Introduction

4.  Managers
 Agents
 Record Companies (Publicists, radio trackers, etc.)
 Publishers (Music Supervisors, co-writers, etc.)
 Producers/Engineers (Mixing, mastering, etc.)
 Lawyers & Accountants
 Bandmates
 Fans
(Potential) Members of Your team

5.  How do you know when you need to bring in additional
help?
 Agent, manager, lawyer, label – where to begin? Does it
differ from case to case?
 How do you pique outside professionals’ interest in your
career?
Where Do You Start?

6.  Percentage of Earnings vs. Set Fees
 Red flags to watch out for?
 How can you measure the success of these different
partnerships?
Basic Contracts

7. Questions?

8.  “Every band is, by definition, a dysfunctional family”
 Band Ethics
 Band Agreements
 Revenue splits
 Band name & branding
 Decision-making power
Bandmates

9.  Super Fans
 Street Team/Promotion
 Social Media
 How close is too close?
Fans

10.  Take care of your own house FIRST
 Doesn’t happen overnight; your inner circle grows as
you grow
 Remember, it’s YOUR art & craft
 Be patient, calculating & confident
Conclusion

11. Questions, comments, concerns?

12. Build your Library
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13. Thanks for joining us!
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