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From Bass to Solo Act: Steve Lyon’s Journey to High-End Gigs
In this episode, Jared interviews Steve Lyon, a former bassist turned solo acoustic guitarist and singer based in Rhode Island. Steve shares his incr…
1 year, 3 months ago
How Jenny Peters Built Chicago Elegant Piano and Booked Her First Gig
In this episode, Jared interviews Jenny Peters, a multi-instrumentalist and Fulltime Music Academy member, who recently launched Chicago Elegant Pian…
1 year, 3 months ago
How to Book High-End Gigs Through Venue Tours and Strategic Sponsorships
In this episode, Jared breaks down the strategies he uses to land high-paying gigs, from sponsoring key events to conducting venue tours. He recaps a…
1 year, 4 months ago
Getting Paid What You’re Worth: Booking High-End Gigs and Smart Relationship Building
In this episode, Jared shares insights from his recent gig at Neiman Marcus, where he performed for their high-end clientele in the jewelry departmen…
1 year, 4 months ago
5 Gigs, One Weekend: Booking High-End Events and Building Relationships in the Music Industry
In this episode, Jared recaps a whirlwind weekend of gigs, from a high-end festival to a wedding cocktail hour and a heartfelt charity event. He shar…
1 year, 4 months ago
Why Most Musicians Struggle to Make Real Money (And How to Break the Cycle)
In this episode, Jared dives into the mindset shifts and business strategies that separate high-earning musicians from those stuck in the $100-a-nigh…
1 year, 4 months ago
Get Featured on The Gigging Musician Podcast: Share Your Story & Amplify Your Reach!
In this episode, Jared shares an exciting opportunity for musicians to feature on The Gigging Musician Podcast. Jared invites musicians to reach out …
1 year, 4 months ago
Landing High-Paying Gigs: Breaking $3K Solo Performances & Booking Holiday Shows
In this episode, Jared shares his latest success stories, including how he landed two of the highest-paid solo gigs of his career, including a $3,000…
1 year, 4 months ago
Navigating Gig Challenges and Maximizing Opportunities at High-End Events
In this episode, Jared shares his experiences from a nonprofit fundraiser gala at an art gallery in Denver. Despite battling challenging acoustics an…
1 year, 4 months ago
New Gear, Big Gigs, and Building Corporate Event Connections
In this episode, Jared dives into the world of destination management companies (DMCs) and how they connect musicians to high-end corporate gigs. He …
1 year, 4 months ago