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 | 
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By Ty Samuelson
Lots of musicians, whether they are in a rock band or interested in opera are interested in how to get better at singing. It takes three things: practice, dedication, and a good training program, whether it is a teacher or something else.
Of course, there are a few steps along the way. Ears, voice, and body must work together to make a sound, and just as with any other instrument, any slight changes to the shape or condition of the body can have drastic effects on the end result.
First thing you’ll want to do is train your ears. Your ears help you determine if your vocal chords are singing the right pitches. Ear training is one of the essential courses of study at any university level music program, and transcends all instruments. Read more »
Tags: ear training, Ears, Exercises, How To Get Better At Singing, Music Program, Musicians, Pitches, Proper Posture, Rock Band, Singing The Right Pitches, Strengthen Your Vocal Chords, Vocal Chords, Vocal Training
Learning to Sing, Singing | TipsForTheBand.com July 12, 2009 | Comments (1)
