The traditional music industry model pushes artists to build teams of full-time employees, a costly approach that drains capital and creates management headaches. In today’s music ecosystem, the more agile approach of working with specialized contractors delivers better results with lower overhead.

• Recurring Support: Virtual assistants, social media managers, bookkeepers (ongoing, predictable tasks)
• Project-Based Specialists: Publicists, video directors, photographers (for specific campaigns)
• Strategic Advisors: Attorneys, accountants, managers (for guidance and specialized knowledge)

This approach gives you access to world-class talent without the burden of full-time salaries, benefits, or management complexity. It also allows you to scale your team up or down based on release cycles and touring schedules. The right contractor relationships combine the best of both worlds, specialized expertise when you need it, without the ongoing expense when you don't.