Mom-agers & Stage Moms - The Power of Music

A momager is a mom who thinks they can manager their child through a career in entertainment.This has been a life long issue in the entertainment industry. The main issue with mom-agers is that they think they know what they are doing, when in reality they have no idea and will potentially severely damage or possibly ruin their talented child's career. For example, it's almost impossible to get the goals and personality out of a potential client when their mom is interrupting them and telling me what they think I want to hear. Chances are they are giving their child the wrong information. What you read in magazines and see on American Idol won't make you a professional in music. This industry requires experience and knowledge of all the scams, and bs games the "get fast" scammers pull. I assure you, you will need proper management to start. Get that and start with references and check them, then find a reputable attorney as entertainment contracts are made to be extremely complex and complicated, I know I review and draft them daily. Take a look at the point below, questions please ask before you get burned.

1. Nothing happens overnight
2. Be realistic, if your child cannot sing, be honest with them before you waste the time, money, and hurt the child's dreams. A vocal coach and auto tune can only do so much.
3. Find a connected rep who can direct and guide you in the right direction
4. Research studios, vocal coaches, and producers. Everyone in this town is a "producer" 99% of them produce nothing but BS. 
5. It is against the law for a manager or agent to charge an upfront or monthly fee. An agent earns 10% and a manager gets 15%. 
6. Have a reputable attorney you know and trust who is experienced in entertainment to review any contract that ANYONE gives you.
7. Finally, be prepared to spend your retirement, savings, and cash out your stocks. This is one expensive ride that will cost thousands and thousands. Do it right the first time, believe me.

 If you don't feel the soul and energy of the music, quit now and move on. The feeling of music is the key to success, once you get the chills from hearing a song, goose bumps from the vocals of such a soulful powerful voice, or that sound that comes off the violin, piano, or acoustic. No matter what the instrument or voice, if there is soul and you can close your eyes and feel it through your body, you're in the right place.

There is a feeling that takes over in the studio when the beat drops, there's a vibe in the room and everyone is bobbing their head to the beat. Some know that's the next hit. The break comes in with that perfect sample bringing it to life, the beat builds and builds, builds more, then it drops. That is the next big hit. That's the soul, and the feeling of music, the engineers and producers look at each other and know what they've created, while others without noticing are movin, shakin, and bobbin their heads to this unknown track that is like nothing they're ever heard before.

One of the greatest performers, writers, and singers of all while performing for some of his friends in 1961, Stevie was discovered by Ronnie White of the Miracles, who helped arrange an audition with Berry Gordy at Motown. As the legend goes, Gordy immediately signed the 11-year-old youngster and renamed him Little Stevie Wonder.

I've been in the studio for those feelings, I've worked and still work with a legendary attorney who's worked with Paul Simon, The Grateful Dead, Aerosmith, and many many more. I'm lucky enough to have the soul, the feeling in music, and what music can do for the soul, the sad, happy, and depressed. Music is what makes the world go around. I'm thankful everyday for having the opportunity to dedicate my life and career to music.

As always, If you have questions. Leave them as a comment and I'll respond with the answer to the best of my abilities.

Till tomorrow,

Nick