Regardless of talent, most musicians turning pro must play cover gigs to make their hard work pay off. This practical book gives artists step-by-step guidance for achieving financial success with a cover band: how to start or join one, choose the right covers, land the gigs, handle promotion, use sound and lighting systems, and successfully manage the details of gig playing.
Regardless of talent, most musicians turning pro must play cover gigs to make their hard work pay off. This practical book gives artists step-by-step guidance for achieving financial success with a cover band: how to start or join one, choose the right covers, land the gigs, handle promotion, use sound and lighting systems, and successfully manage the details of gig playing.
(Book). You could be the greatest player in the world, but until you get in front of a live audience, your talent means nothing. Written in straight-forward language by professional gigging musicians, Making Money Making Music guides artists through every aspect of achieving financial success through lucrative cover gigs. This easy-to-use reference shows readers how to start or join a cover band, choose the right cover songs, land the first gigs or get better ones, handle marketing and promotion, use proper sound and lighting systems, put on a killer show, and much more.
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You could be the greatest player in the world, but until you get in front of a live audience, your talent means nothing. Written in straight-forward language by professional gigging musicians, Making Money Making Music guides artists through every aspect of achieving financial success through lucrative cover gigs. This easy-to-use reference shows readers how to start or join a cover band, choose the right cover songs, land the first gigs or get better ones, handle marketing and promotion, use proper sound and lighting systems, put on a killer show, and much more.
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