The Keys To A Successful House Concert
House shows are one of those great alternative venues that can help break the monotony of the endless bar circuit. In most cases you will have a much more interested audience and the opportunity to make more money than a traditional venue would pay you. When playing a house show there are a few important [...]
Nailing That First Impression – Part 4: The Audience
No matter how many of the venue staff you woo, it won’t mean much in the long run if you can’t make an impression on your audience.
Nailing That First Impression – Part 3: The Bartender
If you want to get invited back to play a second gig at a venue, then it’s a smart idea to make a good impression on every member of the staff, the first time around
Nailing That First Impression – Part 2: The Sound Engineer
People’s first impression of you is something that has a direct impact on your music career. It determines who wants to work with you, and who doesn’t. Having a competent sound engineer on your side is a great asset to any act.
Nailing That First Impression – Part 1: The Promoter
First impressions matter, even in the music industry. Nailing that first impression with a promoter is an effective way to get yourself booked back into a club.
3 Easy Ways To Land Your First Gig
There’s this myth that seems to permeate through beginners that finding a gig is near impossible. Well, it’s not. It just requires a bit of work. Here are the 3 easy ways to land your first gig.
Selling Out Your Shows Every Time
A sold out show is a day that every artist looks forward to. Nothing’s better than a packed house where the energy emanates from the audience to the stage and back again.
Why Going Out To Shows Will Help Your Career
For the majority of us, when we are first getting into the music scene we do so voraciously, by practicing our instruments, enhancing our skills and going out to see live music. I’m not talking about the big-name concerts or productions, I mean the live shows. You know the ones at the dive bars and union halls around town, where you went enthusiastically to check out the scene and have a good time.
Playing For Free: Insult Or Opportunity?
A major dilemma among musicians is deciding whether or not you should accept non-paying gigs. Some don’t mind. Others are adamantly against it. I think the best way to go about tackling this particular problem is to ask yourself if the non-paying gig will provide any payment opportunities.
Finding Atypical Venues To Play Your Music
The DIY ethic involves the idea of booking all your own shows (at least until you can pay someone to do it for you). But, keep in mind that not all of your live shows need to be played in rock venues, bars and dives.The potential for a gig can come from almost anywhere.
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