Sam Feldman is CEO of S.L. Feldman & Associates, Canada's largest full service talent agency. The company books dates for artists such as Robbie Williams, Dido, Coldplay, Sarah McLachlan and Bryan Adams, as well as managing the careers of artists and producers like Anne Murray, Martina McBride and Bob Rock. Feldman himself helps manage the careers of Norah Jones, Diana Krall, and Elvis Costello.
Sam Feldman, CEO of a top talent representation firm in Canada, talks about his job and about what it takes to represent artists in every aspect of their career.
Sam Feldman, CEO of a top talent representation firm in Canada, gives his thoughts on how to give constructive advice to artists who are seeking career guidance.
Sam Feldman, CEO of a top talent representation firm in Canada, talks about how someone becomes a manager today. He stresses getting some type of an education, whether it's reading a book or taking a course. He also emphasizes finding the right talent for the manager. The artist has to be an individual the manager believes in. Also in this segment, Feldman discusses how to find talent as a new manager. He recommends simply getting out and listening to bands. He points out that every young person knows someone in a band. The way to recognize talent is covered as well. Feldman explains that it is a level of musicianship or voice that goes beyond anything he's head that catches his ear. He also looks for a moving message in the music.
Sam Feldman, CEO of a top talent representation firm in Canada, talks about what it takes to be successful in the music industry. As a manager, one must understand art and people. Hard work is also required. In terms of artist success, hard work and understanding your craft are also necessary. Feldman also stresses being original in some way. Also in this segment, he points out that hoping for critical acclaim is a real mistake. Artists should simply do what feels right.
Sam Feldman, CEO of a top talent representation firm in Canada, talks about how he entered the music supervision business. Feldman started small but eventually built his own Music Supervision department as a way to expose artists to larger audiences.
Sam Feldman, CEO of a top talent representation firm in Canada, explains his role with the artist as representing talent in all capacities. Mr. Feldman discusses his two primary duties - booking and management. Booking involves negotiating live engagements and planning proper career strategies. A manager is an artist's advocate. They deal with everything related to the artist, including lawyers, publicists, and record companies. Mr. Feldman also shares his day-to-day agenda explaining that since he deals with such a wide variety of people, each day is different.
Sam Feldman, CEO of a top talent representation firm in Canada, talks about the importance of carefully managing the expectations of the artists you work with, in order to give them a realistic sense of what to expect from the music they make and the efforts their team is giving. He also discusses what he finds most rewarding about the music business.
