One of the most important things, in the music industry, is the artist stage performance. From an artist stand point, this is where they make their money. From a label stand point, this is where the artist advertise themselves, their music, and create sells.  Below are a few videos that should assist you in your stage performance. If you need any further assistance, please let me know. Also, view the Steps to Stardom Volume One DVD. This DVD guide you step by step on how to gain stardom  in the music industry.  

I received a comment from a group asking how can they connect with the crowd better while they are performing? Here are a few videos which should help. Connecting to your audience is very important for various reasons. The people in the audience are your potential consumers, and you have to sell them on your product; which is your songs. Do you see the commercials that play on t.v. daily? These companies are using advertisement to convince viewers to by their products. While performing on stage you are doing the same thing; you are your advertisement. So go out there and sell your product! For more assistance with performing on stage, view the Steps to Stardom Volume One DVD.

Though a tiring process that requires research, patience, and perseverance, booking your band is a necessary evil if you wanna get out on the road and let the people hear your music.

As you continue to play out, you will, if you promote your shows properly (using flyers, word of mouth, e-mail, social networking sites, etc.) begin to draw more and more paying customers to your performances. This accomplishes two goals simultaneously: First, it shows the club that you are worth something—namely money. And second, as your draw gets bigger and bigger, you become attractive to Booking Agents.

The responsibility of a booking agent is simply to secure live performances for his clients. That’s it. He has no part in career planning and no stake in the band, other than his 10% commission from paying gigs that he secures for you. Here’s how the agency scenario works: If you are a new, baby band just starting to play-out, and your worth to a club is zero, then your worth to an agent is also zero because there is no income to commission. On the other hand, if you are being paid several hundred dollars per show, there is an income to commission and, quite possibly, an opportunity for an agent to increase that income with crafty negotiations. A definite reason for a booking agent to consider adding you to his roster.

There are many industry directories listing hundreds of booking agents, but the real chore is to find one who books the kinds of venues you play and who works with other artists compatible with your music so the possibility of “packaging” a show exists.

In most cases, finding the right agent is as simple as a telephone call. Most will ask you to send them a complete package including photo, bio, list of clubs you played at, and some of your music—a demo or finished CD. If they’re impressed, they will ask what it is you’re looking for and will then decide if you’re “worthy” of their time and effort.