Positioning yourself Communication is the foundation of any successful relationship, whether it is personal or working. While there is a stigma around musicians for being egocentric and just plain old “rock stars”, there is a need for clear…
Remember when someone said you can make an income by being a full-time musician? Me neither. The reality of the situation is that if you are a full-time musician the chances of you making a…
Have you ever been in a social environment where people have been introducing themselves and their occupations? By the time the conversation gets around to you you explain to the group that you are a…
Have you ever tried to manage more than one person? Have you ever tried to manage yourself? It’s quite hard to pull together for different people from 4 different backgrounds and bring them onto the…
In this day and age, the use for a demo is quite minimal, however there are some circumstances where a demo will come in handy. Here's how to do it as cost effectively as possible.
Starting a band, rehearsing, and then playing live is just the beginning of what it means to play in a band. The challenge of playing a gig is having people turn up to your event…
This is a question that presents itself between musicians in groups on Facebook and is always a hot topic of debate. Should a band play for free (“exposure”)? Or should they always be offered money…