Ayman's Music Manager Duties
Knowledge of Arabic & international music venues & markets with connections to personal managers, business managers, tour managers, agents, concert bookers, & promoters.
Recording studio
If Ayman does not have a recording studio then music manager should search for a good recording studio. If Ayman does have contacts music manager should use them, and not fight it. Music manager should take whatever help he can get. Obviously music manager should attempt to get the best rate possible.
Photography
While Ayman is recording, a photographer should be searched. Pictures of Ayman can be used for websites, CD labels/jackets, posters, and press kit. Finding a photographer friend is helpful but don't expect him or her to cover material cost. Have the photographs taken before your CD designs or artwork go into production.
CD production
Also while the CD is being recorded a CD production company should be found. CD production is when an artist takes their burned CD recording to a company to have it mass produced. The company will also make the CD jackets and labels once you provide the design or artwork. Search for not expensive CD production company with a good repetition,. Good connections come in handy.
CD launch venue
Once a production date is given you can safely go out searching venues. Consequently CD launch venues are relatively easy to land. Try to book a place where the crowd will feel good walking into and out of. Presentation is everything. The crowd should be talking about the Ayman on arrival; not anything else. The size of the place is very important. If the place is too big, Ayman will look unimportant. If the place is too small- well that could be a good thing. Just make sure the stage can fit all musicians.
Press Kit
Once a CD launch date is established a press kit should be prepared. The press kit is used to contact the press to promote Ayman. Press Kit consists of:
Pamphlet with Ayman’s biography, career highlights and pictures.
A written article about the artist that the press can easily edit and submit in their paper (less work for them).
A demo CD (in some cases the entire CD should be sent so the magazine/newspaper/radio station can review the entire CD.
Two tickets to the CD launch (if there is one)
It is important for the press kit to be flashy and attractive. It does not have to be expensive. Nice quality paper is not all that original.