The Business of Getting More Gigs
by Bob Popyk
(from back cover) Good-paying gigs don't just happen—you have to make them happen. Musicians have many excuses for not getting work: the economy is off; money is tight; clubs aren't hiring; corporate budget cuts mean fewer corporate gigs; and so on. There are musicians, however, whether singles, combos, or bigger bands, who are doing exceptionally well. They work contantly and their calendar is full, no matter what month or season it is.
How to do they do it? Bob Popyk, author of It's Up to You! and Here's My Card, provides the tips you need to succeed in The Business of Getting More Gigs. This book compiles great advice from Bob's columns written for the International Musician. He points out that you can't hang around waiting for the phone to ring. You have to have a plan. You need to network, promote, and market yourself all the time. You need to treat club gigs, casual dates, and corporate work like a business. And you need to be clever, creative, and assertive when going after the better-paying gigs. Bob shares how to accomplish these goals and gives specific ways you can increase your bookings right away.
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