By: Ty Cohen
If you want to get gigs, then you are going to have to do some schmoozing with club owners, bar owners and people of that nature. This means you are going to have to appear as professional and convincing as possible. You are going to have to come prepared with all the gear you need to successfully market yourself so you can book gigs and get paid.
First impressions are the most important thing in this biz. If you want to book gigs then you need to bring the following things with you to a meeting: a resume, a demo, a business card (with a link to your site), a poster or flyer, price and a confidant attitude. And most importantly, dress for success. You don’t have to wear a tux, just look presentable. You might even want to bring your instruments in case they want a short live audition, you never know.
Hopefully you will get the gig and it will end right there but you may not get hired right away. If this is you then you need to have a little persistence. Stop in every week or so and see if they have anything for you. Ask them if anyone has canceled and if there is a spot that needs to be filled. But beware, there is a fine line between persistence and stalking so be careful you are not doing the latter. Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Read more »
Tags: Attitude, Audition, Business Card, Coffee Shops, Festivals, First Impressions, Gig, Gigs, Music Stores, private parties, Schmoozing, School Dances, Tux
Getting Gigs, Promoting Your Music, The Business of Music | TipsForTheBand.com January 17, 2010 | 
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by Gareth Bird
Knowing how to get your band on at venues is vital if you’re going to get your band heard and seriously market your music. But how do you go about getting someone to book your band when you don’t know where to start?
Here are 5 key tips that will show you how to get gigs. I’ve used them all personally as have other bands and musicians I’ve helped. All five have been repeatedly proven to succeed. They can help you become that most indispensable of musicians – the gig-getter.
1. AGREE ON YOUR GOALS. Read more »
Tags: 5 Steps, Book Your Band, Bookings, Demo, Genre, Get Gigs, Get Your Band Heard, Get Your Band On At Venues, Gig, Local Competition, Market Your Music, Musicians, Other Band's Websites, Picture Of The Band, Showcase, Showcase All Your Strengths, Testimonials, What's Different About Our Band
Developing As A Musician and Performer, Functioning As A Musician, Taking Care Of Your Singing Voice, Uncategorized | TipsForTheBand.com August 20, 2009 | Comments (0)
Many small club bands or duos don’t have the luxury of having a sound engineer to mix their sound during performances. Most of the time, one of the band members mixes the sound while on stage, while performing.
This can be difficult for several reasons:
- The sound on the stage is very different from the sound throughout the rest of the club.
- The person mixing generally has to stop playing momentarily to adjust the levels.
- Different band members may prefer different mixes; for example the keyboard player may feel that the keyboards need to be higher in the mix.
- The on-stage mixer may have little control over the level of individual instrument amplifiers or drummers.
- In very small venues, or restaurants, the on-stage level may need to be too high (for the band’s comfort and hearing) for the audience, particularly when they are close to the stage.
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Tags: Audience Member, Band Members, Club Bands, Cooperation, Drummers, Fellow Musician, General Volume Level, Gig, Instrument Amplifiers, Keyboard Player, Keyboards, Mixer, On-Stage Level, On-Stage Mixer, Performing In A Small Club, Relative Levels, Restaurants, Small Clubs, Small Venues, Sound Check, Sound Engineer, Sound On Stage, Stage Level, Too Loud For The Room, Volume Level
Developing As A Musician and Performer, Functioning As A Musician, Interacting With Other Musicians, Live Performance, Playing In A Band | TipsForTheBand.com May 29, 2009 | Comments (0)
