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Manager recognizes, understands and agrees that ________________ is a material reason why Artist has elected to enter into this Agreement. In the event that ________________ dies, becomes no longer employed by Manager or otherwise ceases to be the primary individual responsible for the performance of Manager's obligations under this Agreement, Artist shall have the right, but not the obligation, to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Manager.

III. CONCLUSION.

As we have discussed, one of the most important steps a musician can take to increase his or her chances of success is to assemble a qualified team of professionals. The majority of the responsibility for promoting the musician's career will fall on the shoulders of the manager. Accordingly, the manager is generally granted the most authority and will have the greatest effect, positive or negative, on the musician's success. Selecting a talented, energetic and committed manager and negotiating a satisfactory management contract will allow the musician to focus the majority of his or her efforts on making music while ensuring that to the extent possible that the manager actively promotes the musician and generates significant income.

Bibliography

1. Donald S. Passman, All You Need to Know About the Music Business, Simon & Schuster, 1991, 1994.

2. Naggar and Brandstetter, The Music Business (Explained in Plain English), DaJe Publishing, 1995-7.

3. Krasilov and Shemel, The Business of Music, Billboard Publishing 1995.

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