Agency Portal Guide

Welcome to the bestcalgarymusicians.com internal management area. This guide explains how musicians manage their professional profiles and how agency staff navigate the talent roster.

For Musicians

Dashboard - View status
My Profile - Edit details
Media Gallery - Upload files

For Agency Staff

Directory - Search talent
User Management - Invite members

Dashboard

Your personal home base. Access this page at /a/dashboard/.

What is this page for?

A quick overview of your account status and shortcuts to common tasks.

What can I do here?

Musicians: See if your profile is complete and jump to editing your media.
Agency Staff: View roster totals and quickly search for a musician by name.

My Profile

Manage your professional identity. Access this page at /a/my_profile/.

What can I do here?

Upload a professional headshot.
Set your act type (Solo, Singer, or Band).
Write your bio and list your instruments, music styles, and skills.
Add links to your YouTube videos or streaming platforms.

Key Fields

Act Type • Bio • Skills • Music Styles • Instruments • YouTube Links

Media Gallery

Upload your promotional materials. Access this page at /a/media_gallery/.

What can I do here?

Upload: Drag and drop audio files, photos, and repertoire PDFs.
Manage: View a list of your files and delete old versions.
Preview: Click on photos or PDFs to view them instantly.

Agency Directory

Search the talent roster. Access this page at /a/directory/.

Capability	How to use
Filtering	Filter by instrument, style, or act type to narrow down candidates.
Searching	Type a name in the search bar to find a specific musician instantly.
Viewing Details	Click "View Profile" to see all files and bio info for that artist.

Musician Details (Agency View)

Deep dive into an artist's portfolio. Access format: /a/musician_profile/id/:id.

This is a read-only view for staff to evaluate a musician for a booking.

Dossier: View the artist's headshot, bio, and social links.
Promo Materials: Listen to audio samples and download repertoire PDFs.
Navigation: Use the sidebar to return to the main Directory.

User Management

Admin controls for staff. Access this page at /a/user_management/.

Common Actions

Invite: Enter an email address to invite a new musician or staff member.
Manage Roles: Update user permissions using checkboxes.
Cleanup: Remove users who are no longer part of the roster.

Internal Agency Use Only