Make Money as a Musician Booking a Year In Advance

In this post I’ll breakdown how relationships and working with multiple bands factor into how I book gigs a year in advance. This approach can help anyone make money as a musician by booking gigs a year in advance. This is yet another chapter exert from the forthcoming eBook, A [...]

2016-09-21T06:54:53-05:00August 19th, 2015|Creativity|

Getting Paid as Gigging Musician

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 [...]

2016-09-21T06:56:03-05:00August 7th, 2015|Creativity|

25 Things to Consider Before Booking Studio Time

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. [...]

2016-09-21T12:50:12-05:00June 15th, 2015|Creativity|

Lightweight Bass Drum Pedal

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 [...]

2019-06-10T21:28:58-05:00June 8th, 2015|Creativity|

Rudiments and the quest for equal hand strength

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 [...]

2015-12-30T16:29:41-06:00September 27th, 2014|Creativity|
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