Beat Street Blog

So you’re a musician and you’re finally ready to start playing live shows. You might even have a gig or two lined up! That’s great! Your work’s far from done, though. Being ready for a show involves more than having songs written and lining up a venue. One of the keys to a successful show is having a set list. Some musicians like to play it by ear, picking the order of their songs according to how they perceive the audience’s mood. For beginners, it’s a good idea to have a set list prepared. You can deviate from it if...

Music is an art. It is a talent given to few, but whose mastery can unleash a whirlwind of inspirations that affect people beyond those who produce it. Music flows from her creators and goes on to touch the lives of individuals that may be worlds away. It can bring together and bond people who are otherwise unable to communicate.   Music is also a business. It is much more than recording and broadcasting. So once you have some songs written, how do you get heard and get signed with a record label? Here's a little advice to help get...

So, you’re a musician who is looking to build and audience and get heard. Before you go hunting down A&R executives and trying to get a record deal, you want to play a few gigs, test your music in front of a live crowd, and hopefully start building a fan-base to use as incentive for any interested record labels. But how do you go about getting gigs? Here are a couple of pointers: Have enough material for a show There’s no use in looking for gigs if you’re not prepared. Make sure you have enough material for an hour long...