Introduction and overview of artist management agreement. Below are standard clauses found in a typical agreement, but it should serve simply as a guide to understanding artist management contracts.Artist Management Agreement. This agreement is made and entered into as of the 25th day of October, 2002. In this video you're going to learn what to include in a management contract between the artist and the manager. 1. Review the agreement sections thoroughly. Key ingredients for success in starting an artist management company, 4 things to come to terms with before starting your artist management company. Artist managers use contracts to manage and help the career of their talents. Advanced music theory involves the study of harmonic and form analysis and multiplepart composition and orchestration.