How do I find other musicians?
How do I find other musicians?
Section 1: Finding Musicians In ‘Real Life’
- Put up an ad or notice at your local music store. It works.
- Check your local rehearsal rooms.
- Take group music lessons.
- Go to open mic nights and jam sessions.
- Ask your guitar or music teacher.
- Get your oldest friends together.
Where can I find musicians for gigs?
- GigSalad. I came across GigSalad by doing a search for live entertainment in my local town.
- Indie On the Move. Indie on the Move is one of the most tried and true websites for booking gigs.
- ShowSlinger.
- Festival Net.
- Do DIY.
- Doodeo.
- ACE Music Booking Agency.
- ReverbNation.
How do I become a musician for hire?
How do you get hired as a session musician?
- Start with family and friends (especially musician friends). One of the easiest ways to get your name out there is by communicating with the people you already know.
- Reach out to local recording studios.
- Offer your services online.
- Look up record labels in your area.
How do I book a gig for myself?
How To Book A Gig Yourself…and Be Invited Back
- Be Professional In Your Pitch.
- Stay In Touch with The Promoter Ahead Of Your Show.
- Promote On Socials and Ask Your Friends.
- Help Book The Bill.
- Bring Your A-Game.
- Communicate With The Promoter Night Of.
- Follow Up After You Performance.
- Don’t Overbook.
What do session musicians get paid?
Willaert estimates that the average session musician earns between $40,000 and $50,00 a year, while the top couple of hundred session musicians in the world, the “first-call musicians” on major productions, earn “well into the six figures, and almost closer to seven.”
Are session musicians self employed?
For musicians and those working in the music industry, the vast majority of us will not be in a salaried job. But, by and large, if you are a performer, recording artist, session musician or anything similar, you will be self-employed (usually a sole trader).
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