Guest Post: 7 Tips For Getting Hired In A Band

This week I'm excited to have my friend and fellow Nashville musician DJ Phillips write about what he looks for when hiring pro musicians for his cover band, The Downtown Band.

DJ is someone I admire not just for his quick wit, crazy guitar chops and robust business sense, but also for his uncanny ability to hire and retain top level music talent in a town where it's difficult to hire top talent. My first gig with the band was subbing in for their keyboardist who was currently on tour with Brett Eldridge, and most of the musicians in the group are playing or have played with major acts during their careers. With over 100+ top level musicians in rotation, I don't know anyone better at identifying and hiring successful musicians.

Music BusinessEric BarfieldOctober 23, 2017Comment

There Are No Small Gigs

few months ago I played a wedding gig with some great musicians from Nashville. In typical Nashville fashion, every musician was amazing, talented, and fun to hang around with in the green room. Except one guy.

Eric BarfieldOctober 20, 2017Comment

5 Mistakes Bad Marketers Make

Musicians and artists are in the marketing business, and almost everything that applies to marketing a product applies to how musicians sell their brand. Here’s some of the common mistakes that musicians make when engaging with fans:

Eric BarfieldOctober 16, 2017Comment

4 Ways To Keep Your Head In the Game At A Show

PerformanceEric BarfieldOctober 9, 2017Comment

5 Ways To Convince People To Hire You

The music industry is a ridiculously competitive field. With many musicians willing to work for free or very close to free, it makes it hard for professionals to compete. So what’s a young pro musician to do? Here are 5 ways to be more successful at getting work:

Music BusinessEric BarfieldOctober 3, 2017Comment

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