Approach Quote by James Blunt
“If you have good songs and a real desire to make music, the next thing to do, instead of approach record companies, is to get yourself a really good manager because then it allows you to focus on your profession of being a musician. Then they can focus on the darker art of the record label and the music industry.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 1, 2015
A skilled manager lets a musician concentrate on creating music while handling industry complexities.
In simple terms: Good managers free artists to focus on music.
Key Takeaway
Find a trustworthy manager.
Themes
music industry
career management
focus
Mood
pragmatic
encouraging
Type
professional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- album production
- tour planning
- branding
- contract negotiations
Key Concepts
artist‑manager relationship
creative freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities do you value in a manager?
- How will you protect your artistic vision?
A Different Perspective
Not all managers are ethical; choose wisely.
![“Unfortunately, you don't get artist development anymore. Record companies have become a huge corporate thing. It used to be you'd meet someone [in the business] and they'd have a little history of music. Some people in the companies now don't even like music. It's just a job. So I miss the days…” quote by David Vanian](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/60e/david-vanian-78245_art_unfortunately-you-don-t-get-artist-devel_2150892.jpg)
