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Arlette Hovinga - How To Build Relationships in the Music Industry

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How To Build Relationships in the Music Industry

2023

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Chapter 10 TOURING AND PERFORMING S. 137-156

„… Value versus Taking a GigSince touring costs money no matter where you go, it’s important to set your …” „… do you take a gig or not? We will also look at the numbers behind this game: How do you negotiate a …” „… gig, how much money do you need to break even, and what are the usual components of a show deal …”

Chapter 3 EMAILING & ONLINE COMMUNICATION S. 29-44

„… clearly, we are emailing people so that they will book us immediately, give us lots of gigs, and let us …” „… for a specific gig while putting a tour together, every email will include the following:• An …” „… introduction of who you are and why you are sending this email; • Your motivation for this gig, including a …”

INDEX S. 199-214

„… , touring, 141, 145–46, 150gigs. See performances; touringGillani, Aly, 132, 133“Git Up, The” (song), 70 …” „… performances (gigs, shows, playing):artist-audience interaction during, 153–54;as crowdfunding perks, 94 …” „… content, 66;skill mastery and goals for, 10–11;small, local gigs for, 10rejection, 41, 42 …”

Chapter 2 THE INDUSTRY & THE PEOPLE IN IT S. 13-28

„… and real hobbies, just like you! So who are these magical gig-booking creatures, and what do they want …” „… endorsees.” While endorse-ments are in no way guarantees for better gigs, being backed by the same brands as …” „… you like help from in the process? Have another look at the gig cycle from chapter 1. Depending on …”

Chapter 1 DOING YOUR HOMEWORK S. 1-12

„… trying to reach.As I’m sure you can imagine, you’re not the only one trying to get a gig, press quote, or …” „… you’re currently using to book gigs (which shows people who you are and why you are definitely amazing …” „… prefer the guys to tell me, ‘It was a great gig, but…’ and that’s why I’ve been playing with them for so …”

Preface

„… ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157Appendix: Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1751. Gig pitch email …” „… conversation with musicians is “How do I get more gigs?”, often followed by “And why doesn’t [Person X] EVER …”

Chapter 9 RELEASING YOUR MUSIC S. 113-136

„… is to get press coverage, which is useful for getting gigs, then you need to have an album at some …” „… you would compile a setlist for a live gig will add to your audience’s listening experience, and it …” „… is usually at least two to three weeks. Whether you’re pitching a new record or a gig, it works …”

Chapter 5 CONTENT & SOCIAL MEDIA S. 53-76

„… the world of content marketing and to help you determine what’s Chapter 554important to get that gig …” „… likely still playing shows. Perhaps they are livestreams, unique one-off gigs in your best friend’s …” „… sneak peek! Show your fans where you are and what’s about to go down backstage at a gig, or in the …”

Chapter 6 NEWSLETTERS S. 77-86

„… overall gigs involved crossing borders. With those opportunities on hold, musi-cians have had to rely on …” „… your email first and come up with a great subject line after. Not-so-great: Amazing deals on new gigs …”

APPENDIX: SAMPLESI S. 175-192

„… : SamplesGIG PITCH EMAILSUBJECT: Dave’s Jazz Trio & Dave for Beginners Hi John,We haven’t been in touch before …” „… upcoming record here and a recent live video of our gig at [Famous Jazz Club] here. [Journalist Y] of …”

Chapter 11 GETTING SIGNED (OR NOT) S. 157-174

„… and booking agents, and if they are playing decent, and frequent, gigs. These smaller acts are likely …” „… a fee, and heads on their merry way to the next gig. They are the session musicians we just talked …”

Chapter 8 OFFLINE ETIQUETTE S. 103-112

„… and book your gigs by then. When someone does offer you a helping hand, take it. Appreciate the …”

Chapter 7 CROWDFUNDING YOUR PROJECT S. 87-102

„… invest in your project, but at the same time, you are providing unique perks, such as living room gigs or …”

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Michael Redman - The Best Jobs in the Music Industry

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The Best Jobs in the Music Industry

2022

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C H A P T E R T W O Booking Agent S. 35-42

„… coming months.Do you spend any time at the bands’ gigs?I went to Tokyo for the first time this year with …” „… gigs?Yes, it really is. The manager may come up to me after a show and ask, “Hey, how were we tonight?” And …” „… play and to book gigs, including personal meetings with club owners or managers, through friends and …”

C H A P T E R T W E N T Y - F O U R Touring Musician S. 295-306

„… and off to the next gig.Upside—You get to play and are paid for it! Like I said—if you like golf, you …” „… you.Downside—Although there is probably more touring than a decade ago, the big gigs are few and far between, which …” „… life as a touring musician?The Flatts gig is great! I consider it a pretty easy touring gig, from the …”

C H A P T E R N I N E T E E N Road Manager S. 245-256

„… advancing gigs.I was lucky if I got four hours of sleep and was always the first one up in the morn-ing …” „… depends on the size of the gig. Baby bands [new bands that aren’t making a lot of money] will often go out …” „… Todd’s gig with the Ringo All-Star Tour, they would have a tour manager, assistant tour manager …”

C H A P T E R T W E N T Y Session Musician S. 257-270

„… different artists. There was no money on the gig, and I asked everybody to basically do it as a favor to me …” „… . I said, “Look, these guys are great readers. We’re gonna come in and do this gig with no rehearsal …” „… skills of the musicians here.Tim, how has playing sessions led to other gigs for you?The best example I …”

C H A P T E R T H R E E Composer S. 43-76

„… between film composing gigs?Exactly. I have friends who have been doing the library work for several years …” „… . Everybody is going after the gigs, even the tiny ones, and it’s very competitive. At first, I did movies and …” „… composing gigs, can be long. For some, it’s an adventure and an enjoyable ride, learning to multitask and …”

C H A P T E R O N E Audio Engineer S. 1-34

„… times talking to them about dif-Audio Engineer • 11ferent aspects of the gig has been very valuable. I …” „… the person who never says no, even if I’m not the person to do the gig. My clients tell me that it’s …” „… . They know I will hire the right piano player, or the right mixer for a gig. My entire career has always …”

C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N Music Supervisor S. 165-190

„… these are cable shows, only broadcast twelve episodes a year, so they’re not full-time gigs on their own …” „… working since that time, but it can be very hard to get that first gig and make a career out of music …” „… their client’s gigs. Ten years later, they are manag-ing huge artists and they’re like, “I remember when …”

C H A P T E R S E V E N Live Sound S. 109-116

„… foremost, proficient problem solv-ers. Every gig has its own set of unique challenges that range from …” „… gigs to worldwide tours for proven mixers. Some mixers even sit back at the console and add vocal parts …”

C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N Music Publishing S. 223-236

„… for actors and casting gigs. Michael said he wanted to start a magazine where he could have …” „… information about gigs for musicians, songwriting tips, and informational reviews. We got together about two …” „… gig. In almost all cases, he reaches out to the publicist. Sometimes the artist’s publicist will make …”

C H A P T E R T E N Music Educator S. 137-150

„… the degree. But I should say that there are also some great musicians without degrees who have gigs at …” „… been there twenty-five, thirty years, because it’s a good gig. It’s like a symphony gig: the principal …”

C H A P T E R F I F T E E N Part-Time Musician S. 201-204

„… then find gigs. I have, however, been reaching out to more musicians and trying to find people to help …”

C H A P T E R E L E V E N Music Executive S. 151-156

„… couple of years while trying to get gigs, and I would write music at night. My first job at Disney was in …”

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Rich Redmond - Making It in Country Music

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5: Sympathy for the Devil S. 71-108

„… gigs.Finding That First BreakPerhaps the biggest fear for any musician moving to a new town is the stark …” „… forge long- lasting relationships that resulted in either subbing spots or sometimes full- time gigs …” „… was one guitar player I hadn’t met prior to that gig. I don’t usually drink, but when he was walking …”

9: With a Little Help from My Friends S. 151-160

„… Rich.”My relationship with their previous drummer secured my posi-tion on a new gig. How about a round of …” „… associating yourself with many circles, your next gig can come from anyone at any time. It really is a small …” „… ups and downs of the journey. Networking with fellow musicians will lead to gigs. Networking with your …”

7: Any Way You Want It S. 125-138

„… chin up, taking every gig I could manage, along with the day jobs I had to keep.When I found myself in …” „… whom you spend your time, so choose wisely.When it Finally HappensI had been regularly playing gigs …” „… gig lasted for two years.That first marquee job was special. It was the first time I had some-one else …”

2: You Can’t Always Get What You Want S. 11-20

„… attend four events in a month. Whether or not you get a gig from attending those events, you’ll have made …” „… my best, the gig went to a drummer who already lived in Nashville.18 Chapter TwoFortunately, Trisha’s …” „… enough to get me that gig. The audition went super smooth, but the gig went to another drummer Attitude …”

3: Walk This Way S. 21-32

„… they’re watching the clock and waiting for the gig to be over so they can rush home to warm up a frozen …” „… college degree when audi-tioning for a gig, but my ability to read music and write my own charts set me …” „… do that gig the following night? There are like a trillion songs. How can you possibly memorize them …”

6: Rikki Don’t Lose That Number S. 109-124

„… Real Life)If I wasn’t playing a gig at night, I was out watching someone else’s gig, shaking hands, and …” „… jobs or projects or gigs. They take that as a sign of who you are, and if they can trust you and your …” „… the drive. Take any gig you are offered to get started. It’s all about who you meet and when. In the …”

8: Comfortably Numb S. 139-150

„… yourself sensibly and responsibly. Make sure it never interferes with your gig, your relationships, or your …”

4: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road S. 33-70

„… Hensley had been successful play-ing local gigs in Winchester when she wrote a letter to the Grand Ole …”

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Bobby Borg - Business Basics for Musicians

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Business Basics for Musicians

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PART 2: BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS S. 13-66

„… . It will really improve your live gigs.Bring Spare SuppliesAs we approach the end of our discussion on …” „… MUSICIANSBusinessBasics_Book_REV_Pass02.indb 34 12/6/19 12:22 PM4Contract Employment or Self-Employment, Part 1Gigs and Unions“As a …” „… each and every gig you perform. This chapter offers tips on getting that gig as well as career support …”

PART 4: DEALS AND DOLLARS S. 127-254

PART 1: CAREER EXECUTION S. 1-12

„… and will not tolerate. No matter how big the gig may be, draw the line if you feel that the outcome …” „… of getting that studio gig, I was able to move from Boston to New York City and start my career in …” „… with Ozzy Osbourne when Alice in Chains was Ozzy’s opening act. He was able to connect one gig to the …”

Chapter Review and Discussion Questions S. 263-270

„… Self-Employment, Part 1: Gigs and Unions 1. A freelance musician can generally be described as being what? 2. A …” „… useful to your career. 4. What is gig swapping? 5. Does a personal manager book gigs? Explain. CHAPTER …”

Preface

„… SELF-EMPLOYMENT, PART 1: Gigs and Unions 35Getting the Gig: How to Be a “Working” Musician 35The Preliminary …” „… 4: The Making-the-Money Phase—Getting It While the Getting Is Good 221How and Where to Get Gigs: 9 …” „… Alliances and Gig Swap 222Tip #3: Consider Contacting Colleges 222Tip #4: Keep Your Eyes on Corporate …”

Chapter Activity Assignments S. 271-276

„… Employment or Self-Employment, Part 1: Gigs and UnionsA topic that was not discussed in this book but is …” „… actually book the gigs, but you should be able to get an amount that they would be willing to pay a band of …”

PART 3: PRO TEAMS S. 67-126

„… : Managers should not be expected to be present for every gig and activity. A representative of the firm (i.e …” „… licensed agent. In plain language, this means that managers cannot book gigs! It’s not like agency police …”

Index S. 293-303

„… (Kobliner), 101Geza X, 114The Gigging Musician (Mitchell), 175gigs, 35agents and agencies booking, 88booking …” „… stages of, 219–21expenses, budgets and finance of, 81, 93, 105–6, 229–30future trend in, 258–60gigs, how …”

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Valerie Mindel - So You Want to Sing Folk Music

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So You Want to Sing Folk Music

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Chapter 5. PUTTING IT OUT THERE S. 133-158

„… GigsIf you do find a like-minded group of musicians and you’re all getting along well musically and …” „… mike to a set at the local library or nursing home to a steady gig at a bar in the next town, on up to …” „… a house band at a bluegrass club in San Francisco. The gig involved four fifty-minute sets a night …”

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