Getting paid as a pro drummer can be a tough gig in and of itself. I wrote this post to give drummers ideas to consider for making money as a pro. If you happen to be a non-drumming musician, there’s plenty that applies to you too. The avenues and strategies [...]
Building Relationships and Bands of Brothers Having a network of quality relationships will without a doubt help you get paid musician gigs as a musician. Whether yours is a band of bros or a band of brothers and sisters, there are benefits to letting your band be your extended family. [...]
Getting Paid as a Gigging Musician Getting paid as a gigging musician, and getting paid what your worth is an exercise in asking for a fee and knowing your market. Relationships are key here (more on this later). A great way to survey your market is to know what other [...]
Introduction A Musician’s Guide to Paid Gigs is the working title of my forthcoming eBook, and here’s the introduction. I’ve been playing drums since I was 13 years old, which was a long time ago. I used to say, I’ve been playing off and on, since I was 13 years [...]
