So, you’re ready to start playing live shows, but don’t know how to get your band’s first gig. Getting your first show is no easy task. You want to play live because it’s an important part of building a fanbase, but venue owners already expect you to have a fanbase to bring ...
"I always offer to learn any and every song that a client requests. I also offer demos of every request, so they can hear what the songs sound like on solo guitar...If you do happen to land the gig, be prepared to live up to the promises you’ve made. Remember: Your role in th...
How to Get Your First Gig as a Musician Rehearse While it may seem obvious, many artists approach venues before fully preparing. Refining your skills is essential whether you’re a solo act or part of a band, whether you perform covers or original compositions. Remember, you only have one ...
Byline: Clare EdwardsThe Birmingham Post (England)
Put up your gig. In the headline say youre looking for a book cover with typography. Give the $ amount you’re willing to pay. In the post give some details. A sense of what you’re looking for. Sit back and watch the applications roll in. Probably you’ll get 10-20. If you’re...
This book covers everything you to know about booking gigs, getting paid for those gigs and every step in between.
If you run your own business — or are a gig worker, freelancer or independent contractor — financing a home could prove challenging. One of the first things lenders look for is a steady, verifiable income. Without a regular paycheck or W-2 statement, it can be harder to prove how much...
When you’re fresh out of college and just got your teaching certification, plugging in “schools hiring near me” and looking at that long list of open teaching jobs can get very overwhelming very fast. We hear you. Figuring out how to get a teaching job can seem like it’s about as...
Efficiency-In the Gig Economy, workers succeed or fail on their ability to get things done in a timely and efficient manner. This makes freelancers generally efficient in meeting deadlines, creating quality products, etc. Experience-Related to the first point, freelancers tend to have a depth of...
Gig economy money Julie Ewald, founder of Impressa Solutions, a marketing firm in Milwaukee, got her start as a solo freelancer on Upwork eight years ago. She made enough to quit several part-time jobs she was juggling and has since expanded her business by bringing on a small army of co...