Music Gigs That Pay: How To Get Paid Gigs For Your Band Fast
By John Little
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About this ebook
When many people think of musicians, they think glitz and glamour and people accepting Grammy awards on television. However, for most people this isn’t the case. The average professional musician books gigs without the fanfare and the worldwide prestige. People who want to make a living making music should always shoot for the stars, but should also be aware of the many different practical and realistic ways to make money at their craft.
There is no shortage of need for quality musicians who can play gigs at any given moment, which is why people need to be sure that they are doing what they can in order to get booked at a variety of locations.
Reading this book will be a rewarding process, because after reading it you will be able to make money being a musician, which is something that may have felt like a pipe dream in the past. Rather than living a pipe dream, you, as a budding musician will learn practical and useful ways to book gigs, in order to make the most cash out of every opportunity in front of you.
In order to do this, you need to be armed with the right kind of information. There is a lot of misinformation out there that people can get caught up in, which will lead them astray and make it hard for them to get the most out of their music career - don't be one of these people!
By using the information in this book and putting it to practical use, you will be able to make the most of your dreams. If a your dream is to become a paid musician who books plenty of gigs, this is the best guide to that end - Good Luck!
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Music Gigs That Pay - John Little
INTRODUCTION
Consider the following tips in order to get more paid gigs
#1: Set Clear And Defined Goals
#2: Map Out A Strategy With Deadlines
#3: Get Organized
#4: Use Technology As An Advantage
#5: Always Be On The Scene And Networking
#6: Hit Plenty Of Open Mics
#7: Be Nice To Everybody!
#8: Create A Networking Database
#9: Use Social Media Wisely
#10: Craigslist Is Your Friend
#11: Seek Representation
#12: Turn Free Opportunities Into Paid Opportunities
#13: Produce A Show
#14: Network With People In Other Art Forms
#15: Always Be An Entrepreneur
#16: Do More Than Asked And Expected To Do
#17: Pay It Forward
CONCLUSION
INTRODUCTION
When many people think of musicians, they think glitz and glamour and people accepting Grammy awards on television. However, for most people this isn’t the case. The average professional musician books gigs without the fanfare and the worldwide prestige. People who want to make a living making music should always shoot for the stars, but should also be aware of the many different practical and realistic ways to make money at their craft.
This will give people the opportunity to take control of their careers and their destinies, in order to learn how to make a living doing what they want to with their lives. This way, people will be able to take advantage of all opportunities in front of them and will be able to make their bank accounts match their dreams. There is no shortage of need for quality musicians who can play gigs at any given moment, which is why people need to be sure that they are doing what they can in order to get booked at a variety of locations.
This will be a rewarding process, because people will be able to learn how to make money being a musician, which is something that may have felt like a pipe dream in the past. Rather than living a pipe dream, budding musicians will learn practical and useful ways to book gigs, in order to make the most out of every opportunity in front of them. In order to do this, a person needs to be armed with the right kind of information. There is a lot of misinformation out there that people can get caught up in, which will lead them astray and make it hard for them to get the most out of their music career.
The thing to keep in mind about being a musician and booking gigs is that a person needs to possess the spirit of an entrepreneur. Before a person can get someone else to believe in their dream, they will need to be able to go out and find their own work. This is especially true during the early stages of the career, as there are a lot of different musicians out there, all trying to find gigs and make the most of their dreams and goals. In order to do this, people should be willing and able to roll their sleeves up and work hard. This will take some focus and resolve, but anyone who is willing will be able to attain and achieve every single facet of their