Charlotte Lee is an artist manager with IMG, the world’s largest artist management firm. She specializes in working with classical soloists, and has had a hand in the careers of artists like Ji-Yong, Nicola Bendetti, and Christopher Parkening.
Charlotte Lee, an artist manager with IMG, discusses the significance of the audition process and shares her thoughts on preparing for auditions and a career on the stage. She also provides tips on breaking into the concert performance industry.
Charlotte Lee, an artist manager for IMG, offers advice to those wanting to start a career in the arts. She points out that there are numerous ways to involve the arts with your career. The most important thing is to do what you love.
Charlotte Lee, an artist manager for IMG, shares her background in music. She plays the violin and piano. At the University of Texas in Austin, she double majored in violin performance and liberal arts. Lee discusses two of her internships. One was for Volunteer Lawyer for the Arts and the other was with PolyGram Classics and Jazz. Lee explains how these internships led her into the music business. Also in this segment, she talks about her hesitations over performing. She wasn't sure she wanted to spend hours in the practice room and compete to keep her chair. Her reasons for chosing artist's management are covered as well.
Charlotte Lee, an artist manager for IMG, offers advice to those wanting to enter the music business in the classical genre. Lee suggests certain factors such as having a passion for classical music, majoring in music, and having a good knowledge of repertoire and artists. She also emphasizes good people skills.
Charlotte Lee, an artist manager for IMG, talks about launching a young artist's career. She stresses that since the artist and label are generally starting from ground zero, it takes a lot of patience and perseverance. It requires a lot of talking up the artist. Lee also shares that besides sending usual press materials, the label tries to set up auditions with key people in the industry. Also in this segment, Lee explains how the label finds artists. Usually artists are recruited from buzz in the industry, not solicitation. Networking is a significant part of the music business.
Charlotte Lee, an artist manager for IMG, talks about how to maintain a long career as an artist. An artist must constantly be growing. If artists won't challenge themselves and learn new repertoire, it comes through to the audience. Lee also stresses the importance of modesty.
