Not everyone is destined to be a singer-songwriter, or a composer, or a longtime member of a band. Some of us are born with a special gift for wailing on our instrument, knocking people out with our dexterity, virtuosity and “feel.” And that sort of talent and skill can lead to a vibrant career as an in-demand session musician or as a traveling sideman.
So, how does one go about getting that gig—and gigs for years, even decades, to come? In short: you’d better have some skills to pay the bills.
Read on to get 25 helpful tips (from Bobby Borg’s book Business Basics for Musicians, 2nd Edition) spanning every period of your career—from the preliminary necessities, to breaking into the scene, to lasting over the long haul.
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