LJS 23: Gig Etiquette 101 for Musicians




Welcome to episode 23 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about some gig etiquette 101. These are some really helpful tips for acting professional, keeping your gig, and setting it up for success. We point out some classic mistakes musicians make on the gig and more. Listen in!
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In this episode

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Define the job- the important details that you need to have worked out before the gig starts.

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Be punctual- being on time and how early you should arrive to the venue.

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Don't abuse your breaks.

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Handle your liquor- don't get plastered on the gig.

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Know your audience- play appropriately and consider the gig environment.


Listen to episode 22: How to play at fast tempos and not get burned.
Show music
"Sco" by Nathaniel Schroeder
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The LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician! Hosting the show is the jazz musician behind learnjazzstandards.com, author, and entrepreneur Brent Vaartstra, who’s one goal is to answer any question about playing jazz music you may have. Jazz can be a challenging music to learn and play, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Each episode features a specific musical challenge that jazz students may come across, where it is discussed and answered. Special jazz guests frequent the show, sharing their expertise on an array of different musical subject matter. Listeners are invited to call in with their jazz questions to the podcast hotline, where it could get answered on a future LJS Podcast episode. Join thousands of other listeners getting free jazz education every week!