All the info for getting gigs and musical performances in general.
As a performing band, you often get asked to perform a variety of gigs. Some of these performances take you forward, and others do more damage than good. In this article, I’d like to summarise key guidelines for choosing the correct gigs for your band in alignment with the phase or experience level you find…
In the modern era, there are plenty of ways to generate money from your music, including promotional and exposure opportunities that we call “off-stage promotion”. These are things like performing on social media and releasing new singles and music videos that go with it. That often leads to bands becoming lazy or too picky about…
If you were wondering why artists often arrive late at their concerts, you are at the right place to find a list of possible reasons why they take their time to get to the stage. Excited fans and punctual people often have little understanding for artists arriving later than expected, but looking at it from…
If you would like to know the different types of names, instruments and positions each size of music band is called, you are at the right place. In this guide, we’ll take a look at all the different sizes of bands plus some key information about the various instruments that usually take part in these…
Once you have your dream set and you are considering becoming a professional musician, it is useful to know what you get yourself into. The music industry has its benefits and its challenges, and today we’ll take a look at what you should look out for and what you can look forward to. I’ve worked…
Each of the instruments needs its own skill and expertise. To answer the question about who the most important member of a band is, takes a bit of interpretation instead of a straightforward answer. The most important member of a band is the member who is the hardest to replace. This is usually the lead…
As a performing band, we mainly focus on our image. We want to be cool, original, edgy and fun, all at the same time. This often leads to artists neglecting their professional responsibilities and being a little too self-centred. Today we will take a look at what’s the core factors to look out for when…
This must be the question that most people ask at the beginning of their musical journeys. It can define your future and how people will remember you as a musician. The direction you choose needs to meet your needs as a musician, how urgent your need for income is and the type of stability you…
Often during live performances, we tend to feel unsure about how the audience is enjoying our music and if we are addressing everyone. Reading the room is a skill that musicians develop to keep the audience engaged and interactive. It is also useful when we experiment with new songs, strategies, and banter on stage. The…