THE MUZIK-ZONE
The Business of Music
Tutorials Chapter 4a - Performing
Performing - Article Database
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Articles on Performing & Getting Gigs

1. How to Be a Good Cover Band
   Good story about the highs and lows of being in a cover band--written by a popular bar band in Dallas. Funny stuff!
2. Overcoming Stagefright (excerpt from RAISE YOUR VOICE, 2nd Edition)
   by Jaime Vendera
   Vocal Coach Jaime Vendera ("Ultimate Breathing Workout") stops in with an exclusive excerpt from his newly updated vocal strengthening bible, "Raise Your Voice, 2nd Edition." Wanna learn how to overcome stage fright when you perform (who doesn't right?), then read on.
3. Can’t find a gig? Get out on the street!
   by Kevin Minihan
   Performing artist and Getsigned.com member Kevin Minihan says that the best opportunities to perform your music can be in the most unusual venues--even out on the streets! Check out Kevin's unorthodox gig tips and share your own here.
4. Improvisation & Surprises: The Key to a Great Cover Band
   by Kevin Minihan
   Indie artist Kevin Minihan returns to Getsigned.com this week to share his tips on how you can turn your ho-hum cover band into an exciting, crowd-pleasing, money-making machine!
5. Why Bands NEED to Play Live and How To Set Up Your Own Indie Tour, Pt. #1
   by Mike Po
   Rock legend Mike Po ("The Press Kit: A Rock Band's Survival Guide") returns to Getsigned.com with an info-packed article on why bands need to play live to be self-supportive (and go platinum, of course) and how you can set up your own indie tour playing lucrative regional and national markets. Get out of the garage and into the spotlight with Po's new article!
6. How To Set Up Your Own Indie Tour, Pt. #2
   by Mike Po
   Our resident rock legend Mike Po (The Press Kit: A Rock Band's Survival Guide) returns to Getsigned.com this week with Part #2 of his article on why bands need to play live to be self-supportive and how you can set up your very own indie tour. Bad food, cranky club owners, and indie music groupies await you here.
7. How to Get Gigs Beyond Your Local Market
   BBC
   "...Scores of groups down the years have organized gig swaps - or co-operative tours. If you can find three or four like minded groups in different cities then you can get your own little circuit going..."
8. Renting Vs. Carting Equipment on the Road: Which is Right For Your Band?
   by Ravi
   This week, session ace and gigging hired-hand RAVI (Hanson) returns to Getsigned.com to explain the pros and cons of Renting Vs. Carting (hauling) your musical & sound equipment on the road. If you're planning on playing shows outside your local market anytime soon, this article is a must-read!