October 31, 2017 – It’s a great opportunity, and the pay is ‘exposure.’ How many times have you heard that before as an independent artist? We seem to be bombarded with these types of ‘opportunities’ on a daily basis, don’t we? I know bartering can be a form of payment, but can you really put […]
Category: Booking
10 Things Venues Won’t Tell You About Your Booking Pitch
I recently had the opportunity to do some booking for a venue and I must say, it was a very interesting experience. I’m usually booking for myself and fellow artists more often than not, but being on the other side allowed me to see booking from another perspective – the perspective of the venue. I […]
How to Book Paid Gigs
I’ve been touring and performing locally since 2011. I’m a full time artist. I don’t have a ‘day job.’ I am earning a living through my creative ventures. I wouldn’t say I’m a veteran, but I have made some important observations along the way. For example, I’ve come to the conclusion that there are two […]
Sometimes It Pays to Take a Low Paying Gig
I recently did a show where I only earned $75. It was for one hour on a weeknight at an apartment community. For a solo/duo set, I normally charge $100 or more per hour and I have a two hour minimum. Instead of earning $200, I earned $75 for the night. But I took a […]
How to Break Even or Turn a Profit on Your Music Tour
Before we get started, I’ve got a freebie. If you’re interested in planning a tour and don’t know where to start, download our free Tour Planning Checklist. It will give you a list of items you need to do to get your tour off to a great start. Click here to download the free Tour […]
The Fool-Proof Guide To Filling Empty Tour Dates
Before we get started, I’ve got a freebie. If you’re interested in planning a tour and don’t know where to start, download our free Tour Planning Checklist. It will give you a list of items you need to do to get your tour off to a great start. Click here to download the free Tour […]
How to Book a Music Tour With No Experience
The first thing you need to do when planning a tour is to determine how much upfront money you can invest in your tour. Knowing what your budget is will determine where you go and how long you can stay on the road. For a lot of us independent artists, money is always a factor […]
How to Keep Your Gig Calendar Full – Diversify Your Gigs
In the world of investing, brokers recommend diversifying your portfolio. They advise not to put all your stock in one source so that if that one source fails, you still have other sources making you money. The same idea holds true with your music career as an independent artist. It’s a good idea to diversify […]
The Secret Weapon to Creating a Killer Electronic Press Kit
In today’s highly technological world, having an online presence is a must when it comes to booking gigs for the independent artist. An online presence lends overall credibility to the artist. What’s more, having all materials aggregated in one place makes it easier for potential venues, event planners, and talent buyers to review the materials and […]
How to Book House Concerts
It’s a beautiful evening! Everyone is having a great time. You are performing one of your favorite songs in front of the fireplace looking out into your audience of smiles and bopping heads as they sway to your tunes. There are about 30 people all together. They are engaging with you as you banter between […]
How to Get Your First Music Gig
You’ve got the nuances of your set list ironed out, practiced, and practiced. Now you are ready for your first music gig. My first gig was sort of a get together of my friends and family. We booked the clubroom in my apartment facility for the night, brought some refreshments, and invited every one we […]