Choosing the right music manager is a major decision. If you’ve checked out any of our other posts, then you know that you don’t necessarily find a manager – they find you. So, once you start having potential managers contacting you, it’s important to hold off on signing a contract until you’re sure that they’re the right fit. There are certain types of band managers that you want to avoid. #1 – Managers That Are in it for the Party Some managers are simply involved in the music industry in order to feed their desire to party. You don’t want to get involved with a band manager that can’t separate business from pleasure. While it’s not uncommon for a manager to enjoy a couple drinks with their contacts, they shouldn’t be slamming down shots backstage and getting into arguments with people. The manager that you work with should be professional and act responsibly. There should be a balance between fun and seriousness. #2 ...