Let’s talk business.

It’s been 62 years since Dylan’s debut album, a year later, The Animals, and if that doesn’t get your soul jumping, the Stones hit the rock and roll airwaves.

Some would say what makes a great record, could be a combination of great songwriting, an exceptional recording, the final presentation, the act and what they bring to the table. On the other hand, others would argue that it’s the management and the label, always looking to push the boundaries of their artists careers, looking for the next big ‘hit’.

Should an artist (producer) find themself in a period of creative-block, financial hardships, or just a halt in progress, it may be time to review certain aspects of your career, specifically management.

A resourceful manager is someone who can recognize faults in their artists career, analyze their current content, search for better content while avoiding past mistakes and failures. This personal assessment applies to individuals and groups and should specifically target songwriting and performance.

The Business of Artist Management, 2004

Depending on who you ask, what’s better, an artist-songwriter or an artist/performer with an active songwriter? The answer is both, it is entirely up to you, the artist, or if you are working with a manager, then he will do his best to find someone compatible with your style, who can assist you in creating new material.