When working with agents, promoters, talent buyers and venues, you always want to make sure to make a good impression to build those business relationships. Not only by being professional but by doing everything you can to sell out the show.

In this blog, I’ll cover 12 ways you can announce and promote your upcoming shows and tours.

1. Bandsintown with Spotify & YouTube Integration

 
The first place that I go to when a show is confirmed is to add on Bandsintown.

Bandsintown has been the go-to live music directory for many years now. Fans can track/follow their favorite artists and get email notifications when a show is announced in their city.

From my experience, it has become the standard platform for musicians to list their live shows. You can also add a widget to your website that will automatically have all your shows listed from Bandsintown on to your website.

You can also send geo-targeted messages to fans who track you to follow up with reminders or special offers.

Bandsintown is integrated with Spotify, meaning your shows and events will be listed on your Spotify profile. Fans will get notifications in-app and via emails from Spotify as well.

More recently, Bandsintown also has an integration with YouTube that allows your shows to display on your videos and YouTube Music profile. I explain how to set this up below:

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2. SongKick

 
SongKick is also a concert discovery service, but it is owned by Warner Music Group. They used to be the main live show platform for Spotify, but that 13 year relationship ended with the new Bandsintown integration.

SongKick may not be as important moving forward for newer artists. For established artists, you may still have fans that use the platform so it doesn’t hurt to list your upcoming shows and tours there.
 

3. Email Marketing

 
If you have an email list (and you should), you’ll want to send out a newsletter to get the word out.

If you can geo-target your fans by city, then that would be the most ideal. There’s no point in announcing a show in a particular city if you have fans all over the country.

Otherwise, you’ll want to announce a group of shows together rather than emailing them about individual shows.

Some email marketing tools will use IP addresses to help you determine where your fans are located, but it may not always be reliable. Something you can implement is having a question about what city they’re located in when signing up for your newsletter.
 

4. Social Media

 
Promoting your shows on social media is the standard and bare minimum that is expected of you as the artist. You should do this on all platforms you’re active on. For example on Instagram, you can make the announcement with a standard post, Reels, Stories and a Broadcast channel message.

The problem with social media is that the algorithms generally don’t like these types of posts, especially if it is just a standard flyer with text on it.

The next best thing is to do a selfie-style video or share a short performance clip to promote the show. This is way more personable and engaging than a flyer.

If you can capture good audio in a setting with a nice background, you can try doing a livestream performance as a way to promote your tour. Once it’s done, download the livestream video and chop it up into shorter clips to post. Leave some white space in case you want to add text overlays. This is a great way to repurpose your content.

Lastly, consider creating a skit or a fun advertisement video if it makes sense for your brand or personality. This is a trend I see more artists are doing over the years. It requires more thought, time and energy, but at least providing entertainment value helps to get more views on it.

Some other tips:

If you post on Facebook, be sure to include the ticket link in the post itself or add a comment with the ticket link.

If you post on other platforms where you can’t include the ticket link, add it to your “link in bio” or micro website (i.e. LinkTree or Beacons). You can also use a chat automation service like ManyChat to DM your fans a link to buy tickets if they leave a specific comment like TICKETS.

On Instagram, create a Story and include a link sticker for tickets and tag the venue so they can reshare. You may also include the location tag for the city the show is in.
 

5. Paid Socials

 
Venues and promoters will have a budget to market and promote each show. Typically, this is done through their own channels and social accounts. They may request advertising access to your Meta properties, but it doesn’t hurt if you run ads to your fans directly from your own account.

Since posts that sell something may see lower organic reach on socials, you should put some money behind the announcement post and have it geo-targeted to the city the show is in. For an independent artist, $50 to $200 is a reasonable amount to spend.
 

6. Facebook Events

 
Depending on the demographic of your fanbase, you may consider creating a Facebook Event for your upcoming show. Younger demographics likely don’t use Facebook regularly so it may not be as effective if your music leans more on the “youthful” side.

However, with over 3 billion active monthly users, Facebook is still the number one social media platform globally. Facebook Events is a free service with a wide reach and can recommend shows to users through its algorithm. The event page has an RSVP system that allows fans to see people they know in their network who are interested or going.
 

7. Pandora AMP Audio Messages

 
For those fans who use Pandora, you can leave a short, geo-targeted audio message in between your songs to promote a show. When you set up a campaign for each individual show, you can include a clickable ticket link for fans to purchase tickets directly from the app.

Claim your Pandora Artist Profile or log into your Pandora AMP account to get started.
 

8. SMS Marketing

 
If you’re already paying for a short messaging service (SMS), like Community or SuperPhone, you’ll want to send out geo-targetted texts out to your fans when there’s a show in their city. Depending on the service, you can also target fans within a specific mile radius of a city.

In my experience, SMS is very effective for promoting shows. Since it goes directly to people’s phones, you see higher open and conversion rates.

The drawback is you have to be careful with how many texts you send over a certain period as you don’t want to annoy your fans. More importantly, SMS marketing services can be quite expensive.
 

9. Local Media

 
Local media outlets may offer ways to announce or list shows in your city. Outlets to look out for are city newspapers (with arts and entertainment sections), community and college radio stations, magazine publications, music blogs, and local TV stations.

If you have a publicist, see if they can do this for you, especially if you have a tour in multiple cities.
 

10. Local Online Communities

 
Check if there are local online communities that allow you to promote an upcoming show. This could be on a specific subreddit for a specific city or local music community. You can also check Craigslist.

If you know of fan-created online communities, like on Reddit, Discord or a Facebook Group, that’s something to consider. Dedicated fans of these communities will likely share new show or tour announcements on their own.
 

11. Fan Membership Platforms

 
If you already have fans on a membership platform like Patreon, you should be prioritizing your show announcements there.

For some of the Patreon pages I’ve set up, one of the perks we offered is early access to all things related to the artist. For shows and tours, this means sharing the pre-sale code to Patreon before the general public.
 

12. In-Person Flyering and Postering

 
Lastly, you have the old-school way of promoting your shows. Before the internet, you would have street teams that would hand out flyers in person and put up posters around the city. For independent artists, this was your main method to get the word out about your shows.

In this digital age, flyering and postering are not very common. Assuming you already have a fan base and some traction in a local city, this can still be a viable option. You’ll want to focus on areas, buildings, businesses and even other concerts that your target audience or fan base would most likely be in.
 

Conclusion

 
The goal for every artist should be to perform in front of a sell out crowd. To make that happen, make sure to utilize all your different options and do your part to promote your live shows and tours. You want to leave a good impression so you’re more likely to be booked again in the future.

After all, a show with a low turnout can reflect poorly on your reputation with venues and promoters. But whatever you do, be sure to avoid these live performance mistakes.

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In this blog, I share 5 live performance discovery platforms that basically any musician can apply for a chance to get featured in front of new potential fans.

Before You Apply

 
Even though these live performance discovery platforms are free to apply, make sure you’re giving yourself the best chance to succeed. You don’t want to waste your time, or anyone else’s, by submitting when you’re clearly not ready.

Here are some things you should do and have ready beforehand:

• Read the directions and requirements carefully to see if you’re eligible.
• Explore and research each of these platforms to make sure your music is a good fit.
• Have experience performing live. After all, these discovery platforms are based on performance, whether in person or on video.
• Released music on major streaming platforms. At the very least an EP and/or a handful of singles. If you need some help, here’s my free guide and checklist for releasing singles.
• Establish a web presence like a website with all of the essentials and active social media profiles.
• Offer a way to collect emails to build your email list.

It’s really important you have this online marketing foundation, just in case you do get accepted for one of these platforms. Getting discovered by new fans won’t do much for you if you don’t have the follow up ready so they can continue the fan journey. You want to have your marketing and branding systems in place to develop and strengthen that fan relationship once they discover you. On the other hand, without these elements, you may not get selected in the first place.

If you don’t have much money to work with, here’s are tips to market with little to no budget.
 

NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts

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Masta Ace performing on Tiny Desk Concerts.

Origin Location: Washington D.C.

About: This contest needs no real introduction. You may have seen your favorite artists perform on Tiny Desk Concerts at some point. For those not familiar, it is a video series of live concerts that started in 2008 and hosted by NPR Music and All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

Although the Tiny Desk series is often reserved for more established and popular artists, there’s a “tiny” chance for you to get on there.

Starting in 2015, NPR Music hosts an annual contest from February to March where judges select one winner to play their own Tiny Desk concert set. In addition, they get to headline NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour and get featured on NPR’s All Things Considered radio program. Over 6,000 videos are submitted each year, but there can only be one winner.

BUT… just because you don’t win the contest, doesn’t mean you still can’t get exposure from it.

In 2018, I wrote about an artist in my city who blew up from his Tiny Desk Contest submission video. Even though Hobo Johnson didn’t technically win the contest that year, he still ended up performing on his own Tiny Desk Concert session because of how memorable his submission was. As of this writing, his “Peach Scone” submission has received over 22 million views on YouTube alone.

Genres: Any

Audience Reach:

• 7.63M+ on YouTube
• 1M+ on Facebook
• 746K+ on Twitter
• 428K+ on Instagram

My Comments: I would encourage anyone who plans to submit a video to watch the submission videos of the past winners, which you can find on their contest page. This is so you can get a feel for the diversity of the artists and range of styles that get selected. You don’t have to be a super confident and polished rock star to win. Nor do you have to conform to a certain image or body type.

In terms of the video submissions itself, one common element I see in these videos is that it’s often a one-shot, one-camera video. I feel like anything with multiple camera angles and high production value may be too polished for the judges. I think that one of the key elements that the judges look for in these submissions is raw authenticity and high production video can contradict this. Just my personal observation.

Second, you don’t need fancy or expensive video equipment to win. As you’ll see, some of the submissions were shot with a smartphone by themselves. If you plan to shoot your own video, you can use this guide I created to help you get the best quality video from a smart phone.
 

COLORS x STUDIOS

colorsxstudios.com

Doja Cat performing at COLORSxSTUDIOS.

Origin Location: Berlin, Germany

About: COLORS is a unique aesthetic music platform showcasing exceptional talent from all around the globe, focused on promoting the most distinctive new artists and original sounds. In the context of an increasingly fragmented and saturated scene we seek to provide clarity and calm, offering a minimalistic stage to shine a spotlight on the artists and give them the opportunity to present their music without distraction.

Genres: Any, but they seem to lean a bit more towards R&B, Soul, Hip Hop and singer/songwriter types.

Audience Reach:

• 6.65M+ on YouTube
• 1.3M+ on Instagram
• 282K+ on Facebook

My Comments: It’s likely you may have seen a COLORS x STUDIOS video at some point with their signature single color background and microphone hanging from the top. Although their focus is to showcase newer, emerging artists, there have been plenty of established artists who have performed like Billie Eillish, Doja Cat, FKA Figs, J.I.D. and Quavo & Takeoff.

Although their main studio is in Berlin, they have set up temporary studios in different countries to focus on curating local talent for their editorials and videos. More recently as of this writing, they were in Vietnam and published videos for Vietnam-based artists Suboi and Low G. So even if you aren’t based in Berlin or not able to travel there, it’s still worth submitting from other countries in case they want to focus on seeking artists in your country.
 

Audiotree

audiotree.tv

Jacob Collier performing on Audiotree.

Origin Location: Chicago, IL

About: Audiotree showcases talented musicians and bands from around the world. Originally created to give young bands a platform to be seen and heard, the Audiotree Music channel has become a cornerstone in the music world. The concept is to capture intimate performances from diverse artists in a professional studio at no cost to them.

Genres: Any

Audience Reach:

• 743K+ on YouTube
• 87K+ on Instagram
• 40K+ on Twitter

Sofar Sounds

sofarsounds.com

AstraLogik performing at Sofar San Francisco

Origin Location: United Kingdom, but available worldwide

About: Sofar Sounds is a global community of music lovers creating space where music matters. Through curating intimate performances in unique locations, Sofar shows create lasting connections between artists and fans.

Sofar brings artists and guests together in intimate settings without distractions, pretense or crowds. Sofar shows transform everyday spaces — from living rooms and rooftops to boutiques and museums — into captivating venues for secret, live shows, creating inclusive experiences that bring people closer together.

Founded in London in 2009, Sofar invites guests to discover new artists, places, and people, whether at home or abroad, in over 400 cities around the world.

Genres: Any

Audience Reach: These are numbers for their main global channels, but each city or chapter of Sofar Sounds will have their own social media accounts to cover their local area. For example, the ones in my area are Sofar San Francisco and Sofar Sacramento.

• 1.35M+ on YouTube
• 272K+ on Instagram
• 217K+ on Facebook
• 40K+ on Twitter

My Comments: I’ve had a chance to attend a few of these shows many years ago because my friends performed. You can check out their videos here:

• AstraLogik (you can actually see me in the background)
• Zion I (RIP)
• Basi Vibe
• The Philharmonik

Sugarshack Sessions

sugarshacksessions.com

Fortunate Youth performing for a Sugarshack Session.

Origin Location: Bonita Springs, FL

About:Sugarshack music channel is an entertainment and discovery platform for live music lovers. Built upon the foundation of a multimedia company, the Sugarshack Music Channel uniquely connects people with artists through audible, visual, and real life experiences.

The Sugarshack Sessions was started as a digital music series that featured unique and intimate acoustic sessions filmed/recorded in a backyard in Bonita Springs, FL in 2014. The idea: to do something we loved with people we cared about to create something positive for others.

The Sugarshack Sessions is now one of several programs featured on the Sugarshack Music Channel. The channel has grown from a backyard hobby into a full-time business that includes an online community of more than 350K+ subscribers and 400M lifetime views who tune in to watch our acoustic sessions, live music videos, documentaries, and podcasts that feature local, emerging, and national bands.

Genres: There’s definitely a certain musical style and vibe that they cater to as opposed to genres. Everything is acoustic and leans more into the island and reggae vibes. However, you will see some rock, country and hip hop artists as well but it’s gotta have that feel good vibe and sound good acoustically.

Audience Reach:

• 396K+ on YouTube
• 106K+ on Instagram
• 60K+ on Facebook

My Comments: They have multiple different content series, but their main discovery series is called Sugarshack Sessions. Plus, I love how they will include “For Fans of…” in their social posts to help viewers get a sense of the type of artist someone is.
 

Conclusion

 
There are a number of ways to get exposure as a musician but nothing beats seeing a performance in person. Although it’s not exactly scalable, I’m a big believer this is the most impactful way to gain fans.

Unfortunately, these opportunities don’t come easy for newer, emerging artists. This is why you want to take advantage of these live performance discovery platforms as they can potentially bring in more gigs in the future.

If you’re still new to performance, I would recommend avoiding these live performance mistakes.

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But just because you make good music, does not automatically mean you are a good performer. A good performance takes planning, practicing and rehearsing.

Even before getting into music marketing, I was always a big live music goer. More recently, I’ve been attending even more shows, but now I’m paying more attention to the set to see what I can learn, especially from openers. I was inspired to write about this topic because of all the horrible mistakes I was noticing.

For this blog, I wanted to share some mistakes I’ve noticed so far from a fan’s perspective. In addition, I will be pulling some mistakes from an artist’s perspective based on an episode from one of my favorite podcasts “Super Duty Tough Work” by underground hip hop veteran Blueprint. In this podcast, Blueprint and Illogic discussed 10 reasons why rappers have bad performances, which many will find helpful in any genre.

You can check out the episode here:

1. Coming off unnatural, not confident and unprepared

 
In other words, you sucked. This is a common problem that is an easy one to address: practice and rehearse. Start by watching other amazing performers and learn from them. Depending on your goals as a musician, the work and effort you are willing to put into your live performances is often a reflection of how serious you take your career. The great performers of our time whether in music or even sports, practiced a whole lot.

Having the privilege to be on stage is supposed to mean that you are a professional worthy of the audience’s attention. So it’s uncomfortable watching someone who is not a good performer or just looks like they don’t know what they are doing.

Some good performers are so good that it seems completely natural and spontaneous, that it comes off as second nature, but it’s really from practicing and rehearsing so much. Winging it is not an effective strategy for a good performance.

If you’re just starting off, it’s okay to be nervous and make mistakes, but it’s important to keep striving to learn and get better. To be fair, some may not realize that they just aren’t good as a performer. Some may not be completely bad or great, so they just float by without realizing they aren’t very engaging. Neither of these types of performers will improve until they realize their skills are lacking. To avoid an inaccurate perception of your performing abilities, record yourself and watch your live performances. You can also solicit feedback from people who are familiar with your work and that will be honest with you.
 

2. Not engaging or interacting with the crowd

 
You need to find ways to interact with the crowd whether it’s talking to them or getting them to participate in the show. After all, audience interaction is part of what makes a live show an experience. I see a lot of great performers get the crowd to move together or have their fans come on stage to sing their songs. You may not have the clout yet as a new performer to do things like that. If that is the case, you will have to find more creative ways to engage the audience. That way you’re not just attention filler for the headliner.

I’ve found that the talk in between songs (stage banter) is a good way to really engage people and keep their attention. Again, it comes with practice and experimenting what feels comfortable for you and natural for the audience.
 

3. Trying too hard to impress the crowd

 
I imagine it’s a good feeling stepping off the stage with the energy of the crowd running through you. However, when you try too hard, it comes off as desperate and uncomfortable.

There were two incidents that I’ve witnessed more recently that really made me cringe.

One of the openers for a young crowd was trying too hard to get people hyped up with overly exaggerated gestures and movements. He even jumped up to grab onto one the wooden support beams that was above the audience and started rocking it forcefully as if he was trying to break it.

At another show, a guy threw the mic into the air like he was trying to do some fancy trick, but completely missed the catch. The mic landed on the ground hard right in front of the promoter. The artist looked like a complete fool and you could hear people laugh at him. He apologized to the venue on stage, which made the situation more embarrassing. Worst of all, this was the support who was directly affiliated with the headliner of a very legendary hip hop group of the 1990s.

Lesson here, don’t be a try hard. If you’re going to be fancy, please practice. Know how to put on a good show that comes off natural to who you are and your brand.
 

4. Keeping high energy, intensity throughout the set

 
Some artists think that the definition of a good show is one this is full of high energy the whole time. This rap group I saw took it to the extreme. Mind you, this was not a rock or screamo band. You had a group of about 4 rappers yelling and screaming their lyrics at the top of their lungs throughout their whole set. It was the first time I’ve experienced sharp ear pains at a show. Yes, that bad.

There may be some rock or metal bands that do this and people come expecting to have partial hearing loss after the show. Regardless of genre, you shouldn’t aim to play only high intensity, high energy songs as it can be monotonous. Even the punk rock shows I go to will throw in a few slow paced songs in between the high uptempo ones. But generally, the energy and moods of the songs should vary or it loses people’s attention. This actually leads to the next point.
 

5. No thought into the song order for a set list

 
This is something I was made aware of from live performance coach Tom Jackson. When putting your set list together, you need to consider the order of the songs you play based on mood, energy, topic and popularity of each song. A mix of high and low energy songs will also help keep the audience’s attention. After all, the goal of a live show is to construct an enjoyable experience for the audience.

For those doing smaller gigs as an opener, you still have to be somewhat strategic with the order of songs you play even if you only have 15 – 20 minutes. Knowing the style of the main act can help you choose which songs to play and their order. The audience most likely knows what to expect in terms of what they will hear from the main act and their live performance style. Complementing the headliner’s energy will help you get the most out of an audience that may not have come specifically to see you.

I witnessed this mistake when saw a Lauryn Hill show recently. It was my first time seeing her. Unfortunately, the first half of her hour plus long set was one of the worst ones I’ve seen from someone that famous. I did not recognize a single song, nor did many others who ended walking out on her set. It didn’t help that the songs were done in a different style with the live band. Granted, I’m not the biggest Lauryn Hill fan, but you could tell by the energy of the crowd that they were disappointed as well.

Once she started doing her more popular songs in the second half, the energy picked up and the crowd started getting more into it. In my opinion, this mistake could have been avoided if the set list was better balanced.

Lastly, a set list doesn’t need to be set in stone. I’ve seen the artists I work with change up songs in their set from show to show, depending on where they are performing and/or the response they received from a previous show. Be adaptive and let your set list be fluid.
 

6. Making demands to the crowd

 
You never want to demand for people to make noise and clap for you when you clearly didn’t earn it. One performer I saw, who was just horrible and actually guilty of a number of other mistakes mentioned in this blog, told the crowd to get hyped and make more noise because he needed to eat and get booked more. Apparently, he was trying to please the promoter, who was there watching, but it was not a good look.

In a few other acts I’ve seen, the opening performer got upset for people not engaging or participating. I can imagine that it’s not fun to perform when the crowd isn’t into what you’re doing. But you just have to keep your cool and try a different approach. It may just not be your night, but begging and showing your frustration is never the way to win over a crowd.

Don’t ever force the crowd to do anything. If you ask them to participate someway, it should be done in the flow of things and come across naturally and organically.
 

7. Not having a goal or objective

 
Before accepting an offer, you have to ask yourself, how does this gig or show help advance my career? If you don’t have an overarching goal or objective you are trying to accomplish, you may not really value the show or get the most out of it. Sure, getting paid is nice, but you have to look long term at the big picture. This can help you take these opportunities more seriously if you know where it fits in the grand scheme of things.

Even for smaller gigs where maybe you’re not getting paid, you should be thinking about what you are hoping to get out of it that will further your mission. It could be to get more experience performing or networking to build a stronger relationship with certain individuals.
 

8. Performing for the wrong crowd

 
It’s very important to know who your ideal audience is so that you can focus on finding the right shows to reach them. Don’t just take any gig because you want to get paid. Not every crowd is a good crowd for you.

You really have to assess the opportunity and think about if the people who come out to a venue or event will like your music.

If you’re opening for someone, do you honestly believe that their fans would like your music? Does your style or brand coincide with the type of audience that the headliner pulls?

Playing for an audience that is vastly different from your target market confuses your real fans and can really bring down your confidence if the audience isn’t vibing with your music. Your time and energy may be better spent rehearsing or writing new songs. If you aren’t sure, acquaint yourself with the headliner’s music before you make your decision to perform.
 

9. Drinking and smoking too much

 
It’s okay to have a drink or two before a set, but you don’t want to get wasted to the point you are off rhythm or forget your lyrics. As you would imagine, it’s not very professional. Doing drugs can be a part of your branding, but once it starts to interfere or compromise your ability to perform well, it may damage your brand and reputation.

Fortunately, I’ve never experienced a show where an artist was clearly too high or drunk to perform well. Some even smoked on stage, but they were fine.

It’s best to play it safe, so before lighting up or tossing a couple back on stage make sure you are adhering to venue rules and always know your limits.
 

10. Skipping sound check

 
Making sure your music sounds good for a show should never be taken lightly as a musician. It’s a great opportunity to meet sound engineers and fine tune your sound. It also gives you confidence to know your mixes will be played as expected.

In his podcast, Blueprint brings up a story about how he skipped soundcheck for a show and the soundman intentionally messed with his set by doing things like adding unnecessary echo effects. He couldn’t do anything or address the person because he didn’t even know who the person was or what they looked like.

Fortunately, all the musicians I know and work with all do soundchecks so I haven’t seen this mistake first hand. So after you confirm a gig, you should always ask when the soundcheck is!
 

11. Don’t yell or argue with the sound man or woman

 
The quality of your sound is in the hands of the sound engineer. These are the people you want to have on your side at all times. The last thing you want to do is to yell or argue with them, as they have the power to ruin your show. Of course, some time things can go wrong with the sound unintentionally. In these circumstances it’s important to stay calm and be respectful before accusing anyone.

It’s good practice to seek these people out and introduce yourself to them whenever you enter into the venue or performance space.
 

12. Arguing with fans or hecklers in the audience

 
Inevitably at some point in your career, you will encounter drunk or rude people in the crowd. In the age where everyone has a cellphone and can record video, you have to remember to approach these types of situations as if the world is watching, because they very well could be with the tap of an upload button. Know when to pick your battles because one bad move can tarnish your brand and reputation.

Find ways to deescalate or make light of the situation instead of increasing it.
 

13. Not prepared with sound needs

 
Don’t assume the venue or gig will have everything you need. Be sure to ask before the day of the show or be self-dependent. Even if you asked and they told you they had a laptop or CD player, you may want to bring one just in case theirs is being used by someone else or broken. Coming prepared is the best way to avoid the stress of scrambling to get something you need.
 

Conclusion

 
Performing live is a skill just like singing, rapping or playing an instrument; you need to invest the time and effort to get better. This is especially true if you want to take a career in music seriously as performing gigs is the largest income stream for most independent artist.

Since you may not have an accurate perception of your performing abilities, you may not realize things you are doing that are working against you, or, conversely, you may be better than you think you are. The best way to obtain an accurate perception of your performing abilities is to record yourself and watch tapes. Note areas that you did well in and things you can do to jazz up your act.

Make the most out of getting the opportunity to perform in front of a crowd, especially if you’re still trying to make a name for yourself. They won’t all be sell outs, but think of each performance as your biggest concert yet and deliver to the best of your ability.
 

Question For You

 
Are there any other live performance mistakes you know of that I missed? Please let me know in the comments below.

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