Learn The Music Business
I’ve been an artist for well over ten years, but I’ve been a FAN of music for all of my life. It’s no secret that there’s just “something” uber-awesome about attending a concert. If you’re like me, you’ve been to TONS of concerts throughout your lifetime as well. If this is true then I can [...]
In this guide we’ll look at how to prepare for a gig. This guide will be useful whether you’re preparing for your first gig, or you’ve done a few before. If you are a musician or singer and want to showcase your talents, performing at your first show can be pretty scary. Many aspiring musicians [...]
Question: Should I drink alcohol before a gig? If you can help it, no, you shouldn’t drink alcohol before a gig, and I’ll tell you why. I know gigging can get nerve wracking sometimes, and it’s often the easiest option to turn to alcohol in an attempt to calm your nerves. That said, drink can [...]
Over recent times, I’ve adopted the habit of frequenting open mic events. An open mic is an event where all types of performers go to perform their act in front of an audience. Anyone can perform. There’s no need to get booked by an agent or call anyone in advance, all you have to do [...]
Most of the guides on this site are by Shaun Letang - the founder of Music Industry How To. You can read more about him and this site HERE.
