Getting Paid as a Gigging Musician Getting paid as a gigging musician, and getting paid what your worth is an exercise in asking for a fee and knowing your market. Relationships are key here (more on this later). A great way to survey your market is to know what other [...]
Introduction A Musician’s Guide to Paid Gigs is the working title of my forthcoming eBook, and here’s the introduction. I’ve been playing drums since I was 13 years old, which was a long time ago. I used to say, I’ve been playing off and on, since I was 13 years [...]
While several of the tips below may come across as stating the obvious, you’ll likely find a gem or two. As someone who’s done recording sessions in high-end pricey studios, crappy studios and home recording environments, I really appreciate this list. It serves as a bunch of great reminders. [...]
As a gigging musician, sans drum tech, I do my best to use lightweight gear. Drum sets are big and bulky enough without the added inconvenience of bulky, heavy stands and accessories. That’s my humble opinion anyway. I’ve gone as far as to special order some [...]
Among the post-event questions I received after speaking at this month's Musicians Marketing Workshop event, was if I had any tips for getting gigs at wineries. I suppose I have a few tips to offer here, many of which apply for any gig. Get familiar with the wineries that are [...]
As I started taking lessons for the first time in many years, I was immediately reminded of my right hand dominance. With what seems to be a weaker and less coordinated left hand, I'm challenged by rudiments. Probably nothing out of the ordinary for drummers, and I know that there [...]
