Overcoming the crippling fears and anxieties about being a pro musician – Why you HAVE to believe in yourself and focus on your strengths!
Hi Fam!! Today is all about being inspired and overcoming fear. I want to talk to you if you have doubts that are holding you back. A slight shifting of your attitude could dramatically improve your situation as a pro musician. Please remember to share this article so that we can help as many people […]
This useful trick can help you to book gigs in your city! Take the “back way” in!
Getting a shoe in the door, as a musician, is a very challenging part of what we do. There are so many musicians trying to gain a spot on the rosters of venues everywhere. When it comes to how to find gigs it’s super important to be persistent and to not quit.
How to get paid tips while playing gigs
“…Flat out asking for tips can be a little tacky (in my opinion) and I try to avoid doing that. I’ve heard some guys and gals that are really good at doing just that. Unfortunately for me though, I’m not a natural salesman. That’s why I really love this method…” (excerpt from this very article […]
How to play gigs for agencies/booking agents. Tips and tricks to get yourself on the roster and be in demand.
This article is designed to educate you (and give you tips) about how to perform gigs for booking agencies. I’ll talk about the Pros and Cons and give you an overview of my experiences in this world. Hopefully there is a lot you will be able to take out of this article and apply to […]
What’s been up (Now that I’m moved home)? What’s new? And what’s coming soon?
The Music Entrepreneur blog inspires and educates musicians to succeed as pros.
Time waits for no one. Live your dream. Be a Music Entrepreneur!
The video is FINALLY here! This is my Inspirational Music Entrepreneur Video. Michael Dodds of G6 (www.group6productions.com) has been hard at work helping me put this video together so a HUGE thanks to you, Micheal. It was such a pleasure working together! This is footage from Tuesday, August 8th 2017 in Edinburgh. I performed three […]
The first Music Entrepreneur video is coming SOON! Also, prepare for TME to go YouTube and bring you great video content!
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My List of Live Music Faux-Pas. Please don’t do these live music faux-pas to performers!!!
Most people are great, as I’ve said. You always get those few who have to spoil it for everyone. It boils down to basic consideration. We chose to be live performers. We never chose to be treated like crap. If you’re going out for an evening with your friends then appreciate their company, the venue, the staff, and the musician that is working hard to make your night fun and memorable. Don’t do anything on my list of live music faux-pas
The One-Two Punch that is Gigging AND Booking Gigs!
Hello! I hope everyone is having a great, fun, and productive summer. I used to work for a booking agent that will remain nameless. This guy would show up at the venue, where he booked my buddy and I in as a duo to pay us $200.00CAD, in person. We found out from the bartender […]
Ways to avoid vocal cord problems like I had! Warning: Graphic content.
How-to avoid vocal cord problems like I had! Warning: Graphic content (meaning a photo of my vocal cords pre and post surgery, looks like something from outer space.) (This was me in April 2017 right after having surgery to remove polyps from my vocal cords. A before and after photo of the polyps are down […]