You'll Hear It How to Get and Keep a Gig - #5
Feb 4, 2018
Tips for getting and keeping gigs, focusing on personality, professionalism, and being pleasant to work with. Advice on balancing solos and support to serve the ensemble. Suggestions for contributing creative ideas while matching the gig’s style. Practical prep tips like knowing tunes, keeping organized charts, and making others’ lives easier.
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Personality Is As Important As Playing
- Personality matters as much as musical skill for getting and keeping gigs.
- Be someone people want to work with by listening, contributing, and not being inwardly focused on the bandstand.
Act Professional And Listen On The Bandstand
- Be professional and present on gigs instead of treating artistry as an excuse to be aloof or unprepared.
- Listen closely to bandleaders and bandmates and play to the group's concept rather than only your own ideas.
Prioritize The Ensemble Over Your Ego
- Be a team player by prioritizing what serves the song and ensemble over individual display.
- Decide when to solo, when to support, and when to pull back so the overall set benefits.