Gigs are one of the most popular ways for musicians to make money. It’s because of this that you definitely need to get your gigging game on! The below guides help with getting gigs, being prepared for them, and performing live on stage.
When this topic was first brought to my attention, I had no idea that this was such a huge online debate. I also had no idea it was such a polarizing issue – as if there were no grey area to this. Pretty crazy. Before going any further, to ensure we’re all on the same…
Album release parties, also know as album drop parties, are pivotal for any musician in any genre at any stage in their career. These gatherings announce that a record is going live, celebrating the culmination of an artist’s hard work. They’re also important for album promotion, the building of your reputation, and network development. So…
Festival season is a great time for musicians and fans alike. For musicians, more decent paying shows are available. For fans, they get to see many of their favorite acts all on one stage. If you’ve got a booking at one of these gigs, or if you want to perform at a music festival in…
If you’re a singer or rapper, chances are you’re going to want to start gigging at some point if you’re not already. Performing gigs are a great way to increase the amount of money you make form your music career, as well as a great way to build loyalty among your fans. While musicians often…
Today I’m going to look at 10 things you should never do when you’ve got your gig and are going on stage. These are based on what I’ve personally seen do and don’t work when gigging, so you may find there are a few which don’t fully apply to you. That said, I suggest you…
History has proven that one of the most effective platforms for launching and expanding your music career is touring. We’ve all heard the stories of artists taking on mammoth touring schedules to launch their latest release. So how do these artists survive? What is touring life actually like? And is it even possible to hit…
This guide was adapted with permission from one of Ari Herstand’s articles on Ari’s Take. You should also check out his guide on how he sold out the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. There’s no use putting on a show if there isn’t anybody there to watch you play. A simple status update on Facebook or…
This is a guest post by Neal Hoffmann, a musician and a regular at playing gigs online. Today he’s going to share with us how he makes real money from gigging inside computer games and over the internet. If you’re interested in hearing some of his music, you can do so here: http://www.reverbnation.com/amphibic. Now, let’s…
Gigging is one of those things all musicians should at least give a try. Not only can be great for bringing in income, but it can also strengthen the connection fans feel they have with you. This leads to a more loyal fanbase, essentially more income and better word of mouth promotion. But what happens…
Playing gigs is an all important part of most musician’s music careers. If you’ve played more then 5 or 10 gigs however, chances are you’ve played at least one where your levels just weren’t right. Either the microphone was too low and you couldn’t hear yourself, or one of the instruments was overpowering all the…
While I’ve already shared guides about getting gigs and things you should be doing when trying to get your band booked, I haven’t yet shared those things you should avoid doing at all costs. Saying the right things to event organizers won’t count for anything if you also make mistakes that will make them not…
Hey guys, this is another guide aiming to make you more money from your music career! Today I’ve got some really top advice for you from a friend of mine Ches Christian. Ches is a musician who’s managed to make a full time living from his music, and he’s agreed to share with you a…
If you’ve seen a lot of live gigs, chances are you’ve seen some musicians wearing ear plugs. Why is this? And should you be wearing them when you’re doing live gigs of your own? This is what we’ll look at today, so have a read and be sure to put what you learn into practice….
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…