Gigging: A Practical Guide for Musicians
by Patricia Shih
Category: Music

A 35-year music business veteran offers realistic advice, resources, andnecdotes for landing paid gigs in this guide. This book explains how to findoth traditional and unconventional outlets for performing, as well as how toauge the compatibility of your music with specific venues. Covering theamut of musical genres, this book offers in-depth guidance to all aspects oferforming music live: establishing contacts; finding band mates; auditioning;harging appropriate fees; caring for instruments; working with variousypes of sound equipment; following today's standards for professionalism;ooking gigs through agents and managers versus do-it-yourself; working withther musicians, road crews, attorneys, publicists, and others; and much more.nsights are given for making optimal use of each gig through marketing andelf promotion, as well as understanding union affiliations, staying mentallynd physically healthy and obtaining insurance.