Step 1: Applicants must first complete an online administrative form as instructed in RFP Section 5.5 Proposal Submittal Process. During the first year of study, you will be introduced to the art and business of creating and selling recorded music.I break down the common finer points of music industry contracts explain what you're likely to see what you should negotiate for. Artist Management Agreement. This agreement is made and entered into as of the 25th day of October, 2002. 1. Review the agreement sections thoroughly. In re Franklin Aces. Below are standard clauses found in a typical agreement, but it should serve simply as a guide to understanding artist management contracts. This book provides a comprehensive and accessible account of the artist-artist manager relationship in the twenty-first century.