Touring and playing live can be amazing. On great nights, when everything is going right, you get to feel the buzz of performing your songs in front of an audience … Continue reading
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Booking the right venue for your band: what you need to know
How to get the gig at a venue that fits your music. If you’re an up-and-coming musician, you’ve come to terms with an undeniable fact. Your art is also a … Continue reading
The little known secret to booking gigs consistently
The key to playing more (and better) shows. Remember the first time you picked up your instrument? What about the first song you learned to play or sing? For me, … Continue reading
One London singer-songwriter uses AirBnB to play to a new audience each night
Musicians can use AirBnB to make new fans. Jay Johnson is a young singer-songwriter in London, and he’s taken a clever angle on concert booking and promotion: AirBnB. The online … Continue reading
Working Guitar Players: Get More Gigs By Learning Bass…Properly!
[This article, written by Wade Mosher, originally appeared HERE.] Bass players… They’re in a world of their own design & they don’t occupy a lot of gray area: The Bernie … Continue reading
A hidden world of better paying gigs
How to make money as a musician: listening audiences and guaranteed paychecks What’s a good-paying gig for you these days? I’m always amazed when local musicians in my area talk … Continue reading
What you need to know about hiring players for your next session or gig
A lesson in etiquette for artists who plan to hire musicians for a live show or recording Are you thinking about enlisting the help of other musicians to record your … Continue reading
Why your band should be able to play in a few different configurations
Performance adaptability helps you play more music, earn more money, and build your audience I have a lot of friends in Austin this week for SXSW, which means my Facebook … Continue reading
How to Earn a Living Touring with Your Band, Pt. 2: Making Money
[Disclaimer: This article (written by the guys in the band Marbin) is intended for those who want to make a living touring with a band that plays original music. Click … Continue reading