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This is worth watching if you are looking for management, have ever had a manager or think you need a manager!  Take a lesson from the Turtles…get to know the people you want to do business with before you take the leap!  Thanks to John Braheny for sending this to me.

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This article was just published in Music Connection magazine!

By Bernard Baur

Artist management has evolved with the music business.

In today’s shrinking industry, management’s duties have expanded tremendously; and, in fact, several of the individuals profiled here are hyphenated — their expertise covers more than one area. You find producers (the power brokers in today’s music business) acting as managers, and management coming from the business sector.

Almost all of our sources are paid consultants as well because, after all, it is a business. The biggest change we’ve noticed is that artists are required to take on more responsibility. The days of a “free ride” are over.

Nonetheless, if you’re looking for someone to guide and direct your career, all seven of our sources are experienced and savvy enough to help you reach your goals. Read the rest of this entry »

I am so excited to announce that this article hit the newsstands today! One of Amy’s best interviews to date!

Republished from AllAccessMagazine.com (February 15, 2007)

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Between The Lines :: Amy Kuney

“I want to thank the Academy for all their support”

Vocalist/lyricist Amy Kuney came to L.A. in 2004 like so many others: to follow her dream. With The Oscars buzz on overdrive right now, Kuney’s “Sold Out” from her 2006 6-song debut CD, “EP,” taps into both the highs and lows of aspiring actresses. Read the rest of this entry »