Getting And Performing Gigs

I’ve talked a fair bit lately about ways to make extra money playing music. There are plenty of ways to monetize your music career as an original artist, but there’s no shame in playing other people’s music as well. Many great musicians grew up playing covers, singing in lounges, and playing for tips. It’s a […]

Have you ever thought about getting into street performing? I have good news for you – it isn’t very hard to get started, and so long as you play by the rules, you shouldn’t run into any problems. If you put time and effort into developing your set list, and play at the right places […]

Some musicians have no self-awareness. Others are too self-critical. Finding that balance in between can be challenging. But if you’re taking the time to think about whether you’re talented enough to perform or not, then you probably do have a certain amount of self-awareness that enables you to see yourself – maybe not completely objectively […]

As a musician takes to the streets, it’s usually with the hope of engaging the casual passerby and making a little bit of money for their hard work. Busking and street performing can be a lot of fun and it can even be a great way to get practice playing in front of an audience […]

Should bands pay to play? Let’s face it, it happens. At some point in your career as an artist, you will be offered the “opportunity” to pay to play a show. These offers come in all shapes and sizes. From sneaky promoters loing to take advantage of naive bands to legitimate opportunities that may be […]

Recently, I’ve adopted the habit of frequenting open mic events. An open mic is an event where all types of performers go to perform in front of an audience. Anyone can perform. There’s no need to get boed by an agent or call anyone in advance. All you have to do is sign up when […]

If you want to know how to get gigs, this guide will help you out immensely. Whether you’re yet to perform your first gig or you just to get under your belt, you’ll get some top tips for show boing here today. As a starting musician, scoring your first shows to play can seem […]

You’ve heard about house concerts. Perhaps you’ve even considered playing one. But you’re not entirely sure how they work or what you can do to get boed for one. You don’t know what to expect. Fortunately, house concerts are typically set up to serve the artist, and the terms are almost always in favor of […]

Attentive, engaged, and buying audience members. A cozy, intimate environment. A solid pay check, and maybe even food and accommodations for the night. All the marketing handled on your behalf. Every artist has different dreams, but for some, the above describes the perfect gig. If this sounds intriguing to you, you’ll be glad to know […]