Year in Review: 2010
Looking back on 2010, it’s definitely been a year of learning and discovery for me. Wayward Musician launched last February and has made some solid gains in the online music community. Thanks to everyone who has subscribed, commented, shared posts, and contacted me in the past year. My main goal for next year will be [...]
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.
8 Things That Will Go Wrong On Stage
No matter how practiced or prepared you are, some things will always go wrong. Here are some of the things that will go wrong on stage.
7 Reasons Why Writing Well Will Help Your Music Career
The skill of writing well is a huge advantage in the new music industry. Not only does it allow you to take further control of your career, it also strengthens your own artistic skills while saving you money for more important things…like recording music.
A Simple Method To Make Your Live Shows More Memorable
Let’s set the scene. You’re playing at a small club. There are five bands on, and you’ve been given the number four slot. In the dark corners of the venue you make out the outlines of the other bands and the small posse of fans each have brought out. If you’re lucky, and the atmosphere is buzzing, the crowd might just feel like sticking around and drinking. Now you just need a plan to grab their attention.
In Review: June, July, August 2010
Hey everyone, let’s just say these last few months have been slightly hectic. Between moving to a new city, starting a new day job, and playing music, I haven’t had much time for anything else. Even though I haven’t been posting as often as I would like, I’m still happy to report that June, July [...]
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