Your Music Career Begins with Your First Gig: A blog about how to build a music career and what you need to consider.
Your Music Career Begins with Your First Gig: A blog about how to build a music career and what you need to consider.
Your Music Career Begins with Your First Gig: A blog about how to build a music career and what you need to consider.
Your Music Career Begins with Your First Gig: A blog about how to build a music career and what you need to consider.
Your Music Career Begins with Your First Gig: A blog about how to build a music career and what you need to consider.
Your Music Career Begins with Your First Gig: A blog about how to build a music career and what you need to consider.
The other night I was playing guitar in a music venue and there was a guy, who looked like he was in his early twenties, who was playing drums on the stage next to me. We had the same kind of equipment, but he sounded better than me. Not only did he have a better sound and technique, but he was playing more sophisticated songs than mine. I asked him after our sets how long he’d been playing. He told me he’d been playing for one year only! He was really surprised with my question, because in his mind he was still a beginner! His response made me think about the different ways we have of looking at our own progress as musicians, and it relates to the whole idea of creating your own reality.
A musician’s first gig is an exciting time. The very thought of getting out there in front of an audience and playing your own music is often overwhelming, but once you’ve done it a few times it becomes second nature. Many musicians begin their careers by playing a few local gigs at small venues like bars or restaurants, while other musicians will choose to play larger concerts at coffee shops, festivals, churches, or even school gyms. While each venue may have its own unique challenges, the most important thing is to remember that you are there to show your talent and have fun!
Your Music Career Begins with Your First Gig: A blog about how to build a music career and what you need to consider.
Your Music Career Begins with Your First Gig
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked, “What do I need to do to get started as a musician?” The answer is always the same: “Play a gig.”
A gig is any performance of your music before anyone who is willing to listen. This means that you don’t need to be paid and you don’t need to use a PA system. In fact, if you want people to listen to your music, it’s best if they aren’t being distracted by announcements from the stage or other bands on the bill. If you’re playing in a coffee shop, for example, it’s better for everyone if you simply play over the ambient noise than if you try to plug in and overpower it.
Your first gig may not be perfect, but that doesn’t matter. Just do it!
If you’re thinking about becoming a musician, either part time or full time, the first thing you need to do is start playing gigs. A music career doesn’t begin with a record deal… it begins with your very first gig.
We’ve all seen movies that show musicians getting signed to a record deal because they happen to be in the right place at the right time. And while that does happen, it’s not likely to happen for you.
To get your music career started you need to start playing gigs.
When I was starting out, the first gig I ever played was at a frat house. It was with some friends of mine in college, we were just playing cover tunes, and it was a ton of fun.
I had no idea what I was doing, but it was a great time and made me want to start my own band. Unfortunately, that’s not how things go for most people.
Most musicians never play their first gig. The reason is because they have no idea where to play or what to do when they get there. Here are five tips to help you get your first gig:
1. Find the Right Venue
2. Make Yourself Known to the Venue Owners
3. Prepare for the Gig
4. Perform Well on the Gig
5. Build Relationships with Other Bands
Guitar backing tracks are music tracks that play the guitar part of a song without any vocals or other instruments. They are a great way to practice and perfect your skills playing along to your favourite songs.
Guitarists use them when practicing as a way to hear how a song should sound, learn the chord progressions, improve strumming patterns and pick up the rhythm of a song. They are also used by bands when practicing in place of having all band members present.
They are not just for guitarists though! A backing track is also known as an instrumental track and you will find many musicians using them when learning new songs. Drummers will use them to practice their drum fills and solo’s in time to the music. Singers can use them when practicing harmonies or learning new songs. You could even use them as a base for recording your own cover version of a song.