Nobartholem
Member
I consider this summer the beginning of my professional career as a musician, be it a part time thing or a full time thing. I got my first 2 paying gigs, (with more to come hopefully) and I'm starting to network with a few people. The ball is rolling, albeit slowly, to get myself on a path where I'll be able to have a band and play some gigs.
What are some things I can do to make myself professional and spread out my name.
1. What sites are good networking sites for young musicians, specifically sites aimed at musicians? I know Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, etc. I'm talking about specific sites for musicians.
2. Business cards are a must I know. Should I settle for lower quality business cards (and get more) or get nice onces that people will keep, even if they are more expensive?
3. What's a decent amount of rehearsal time for a band. For school our rehearsals are usually 2 or 3 hours long. A few guys I was talking to said they only practice for an hour or so once a week. Is being in rock band less rehearsal intensive? I like three hour rehearsals, personally, but I know most people don't. What's a good length for a non-formal rehearsal?
More questions will come in time, and of course more after that.
Thanks for all your responses.
What are some things I can do to make myself professional and spread out my name.
1. What sites are good networking sites for young musicians, specifically sites aimed at musicians? I know Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, etc. I'm talking about specific sites for musicians.
2. Business cards are a must I know. Should I settle for lower quality business cards (and get more) or get nice onces that people will keep, even if they are more expensive?
3. What's a decent amount of rehearsal time for a band. For school our rehearsals are usually 2 or 3 hours long. A few guys I was talking to said they only practice for an hour or so once a week. Is being in rock band less rehearsal intensive? I like three hour rehearsals, personally, but I know most people don't. What's a good length for a non-formal rehearsal?
More questions will come in time, and of course more after that.
Thanks for all your responses.