Come get insights from harmonica virtuoso and manufacturer Lee Oskar Legendary composer, performer, harmonica virtuoso and manufacturer Lee Oskar will conduct a dynamic educational session at the upcoming DIY Musician … Continue reading
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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
Numbers don’t lie: is your live show effective?
[This article was written by guest contributor Wade Sutton of Rocket to the Stars.] What I am going to talk about in this article is rooted so deeply in common … Continue reading
Earn an extra $5 from everyone at your next show
GigTown, the mobile app that connects local musicians, venues, and concertgoers, is doing something interesting to help you earn more money from your live shows. For every fan that uses … Continue reading
6 dead giveaways that you’re uncomfortable on stage
[This post originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog.] Performing live music is a nerve-racking experience. No amount of singing in the mirror or head-banging in the garage can quite prepare … Continue reading
Live performance tip: plan for disaster (so you can turn it into the highlight of the show)
What was your biggest mid-show emergency, and how did you deal? I went to a wedding this weekend and danced for hours to the music of Funktapuss, a super fun … Continue reading
How to turn a boring gig into a memorable event your fans can’t stop talking about
Make your average gigs more dramatic [an interview with The Orion Experience] The Orion Experience was tired of playing the same old kinds of gigs. You know the ones: you … Continue reading
Why you need a live performance checklist for your next gig
Have you ever played a sold-out gig in which you didn’t sell as much merch as you would have expected? Have you ever performed in front of a seemingly enthusiastic … Continue reading
Do the Faces You Make on Stage Distract Your Fans?
The wide-eyed bobble-head, the sweaty John Mayer, painful-urination face, the demented otter, the meekstress, Satan’s glare; these are all facial expressions you’ve probably seen musicians make at some point, though … Continue reading
F@&%$#!!! What to Do When You Make a Mistake on Stage
[This post was written by guest-contributor Richard Lee Jackson, drummer and co-producer of the independent rockband Enation. Their music has been featured on ‘One Tree Hill,’ ‘General Hospital,’ and MTV.com.] As a musician, … Continue reading