Stephen Lumsden: Navigating the Road to Your First Manager

About this episode

Jack Pepper discusses insights into pursuing a career in classical music with guest Stephen Lumsden.

In this episode of Classeek 15', our host Jack Pepper discusses insights into pursuing a career in classical music, featuring Stephen Lumsden, CEO of Intermusica. Stephen explores challenges and timelines for artists seeking representation, emphasising the importance of individual development and readiness. He also stresses that a relationship between artist and manager is a partnership, requiring clear communication and shared expectations. To hear more from Stephen, check out th...

People in this episode

Host: Jack Pepper

Guest: Stephen Lumsden

Topics covered

• classical music
• artist management
• career development
• representation
• communication

Keywords

• classical music
• artist representation
• manager partnership
• career challenges
• individual development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Intermusica

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