The Gigging Musician Podcast

In this episode, Jared shares his story of how he made a living as a musician. After graduating from music school and struggling to find work as a musician, he decided to shift his focus to private events. He learned how to market himself and sell his services to private clients, and eventually started a software company to help automate the process.

In this episode, Jared shares and explains the email lists and how they can help book more gigs. There are four email lists that every musician should have: Potential Booking Leads, Buyers, Non-Buyers, and Partners. He also shares some of the great tools used for handling these lists.

In this episode, Jared discusses the topic of email marketing, specifically cold emailing local businesses with the intention of securing gigs or increasing awareness of one's music group. Jared also shared the email he sent out to his future partners and provided some of the results.

In this episode, Jared encourages musicians to record every rehearsal, practice, and gig. Doing so not only provides high-quality footage for use online, but also helps build a social media presence and website archive.

In this episode, Jared discusses the power of split testing, or testing different versions of a given element to see which one performs better. Split testing can be used to test different headlines, website layouts, ads, and more. The key is to send enough traffic to each version of the test in order to get statistically valid results. This can help you be more successful in doubling your number o...

In this episode, Jared discusses the power of marketing and how musicians can use it to their advantage. He introduces the P-A-S formula (Problem, Agitate, Solution), which is a tool used in copywriting to sell products or services. He provides examples of how this formula can help you with your gigging career.

In this episode, Jared discusses the pros and cons of booking a band versus going solo. It is ultimately decided that for a solo artist, booking high-paying shows will be easier and quicker to get off the ground. However, this may not be the case for every type of musician.

In this episode, Jared discusses the two types of marketing that musicians typically use: Brand Marketing and Direct Response Marketing. Brand Marketing is the type of marketing where musicians put up content and hope that people will enjoy it and have the idea to respond. Direct Response Marketing, on the other hand, is a type that leads people who are interacting with your brand, to take direct...

In this episode, Jared interviews Sam Reti, founder of Muzie. Live. They talk about how to get more gigs by using online platforms. He advises musicians to try different things until they find something that works for them. He also shares tips on how to use online platforms to connect with other musicians and music teachers.

In this episode, Jared Judge talks about the marketing funnel, a marketing process used by musicians to book gigs. He explains that most musicians don't use this process because they were never taught it by their music school or music teacher. He also shares his own experience of using the audition funnel and how it has helped him book more gigs.

In this episode, Jared Judge interviews Nicole Riccardo. She provides advice for musicians on how to invest in themselves and their careers. She recommends investing in courses and coaching in order to learn the skills necessary to succeed in the music industry. Additionally, she advises musicians to think long-term when making these investments, as the skills learned will be valuable for the rest...

In this episode, Jared interviews Emily White. Emily, who has worked with artists such as Ben Folds and Trey Anastasio shared her insights on the music industry. They discuss the importance of data in the music industry and how musicians can collect contact information from fans to grow their business.

In this episode, Jared interviews Eric Mrugala, a violinist and entrepreneur. He offers advice on how to be successful as a musician, stressing the importance of networking and being nice to people. He recommends starting to work now for the summer of 2022, when there will be more performance opportunities available.

In this episode, Jared interviews Robonzo, the host of the Unstarving Musician Podcast. He shares his journey as a musician and provides advice for other musicians. He talks about the different ways that you can make money as a musician in today's world and gives some great advice on how to get started. He also shares his own experiences with gigging and offers some great tips for aspiring mu...

In this episode, Jared interviews Bree Noble. She shares advice on how to make the most of your networking opportunities. She emphasizes the importance of being clear and concise with potential clients, making sure to highlight the benefits of booking you as a performer. 

In this episode, Jared discusses the four-step marketing funnel and how musicians can use it to book more high-paying gigs. The first step is to tap into the traffic sources where potential clients are already gathering. The second step is to create or improve a lead generation tool to collect the email addresses of potential clients in exchange for more information. The third step is to create or...

In this episode, Jared explains how to use the offer stack to pitch your band to a bar owner. The offer stack consists of five elements: your music, your followers, your reviews, your social media presence, and what you can do for the bar owner. You should emphasize how your band will bring in more customers and keep them drinking longer. You should also be prepared to promote the bar if they book...

In this episode, Jared discusses the importance of going on venue tours and how they can help your music business. He advises musicians to go to venues even if they've played there before, as they can still meet the people who work there and learn more about the space.

In this episode, Jared provides some tips on how to prevent communication breakdowns between musicians and venues. He advises musicians to communicate their expectations ahead of time, and stresses the importance of effective communication. Jared also discusses the importance of professionalism in everything musicians do.

In this episode, Jared gives tips on how to increase bookings for your gigging act at a wedding expo. He advises that you should give away a free lead magnet in order to capture email addresses, and then follow up with those who have downloaded it. He also recommends giving a presentation to potential clients in order to sell them on booking your services. Finally, he suggests that you should not...

In this episode, Jared offers some tips on how to advance your music career. He recommends trying a venue tour, where you visit with different venues (outside of their normal performance hours) and build relationships with the owner/manager of that venue, event planners and booking agents. He also suggests networking with other professionals in the events industry in order to learn more about how...

In this episode, Jared breaks down how to make the financials of performing work for musicians, and why playing solely at bars/restaurants probably won't pay the bills.

In this episode, Jared shares a unique strategy for booking gigs that most musicians don't think to do.

In this episode, Jared interviews Tracy Silverman, an award-winning author, composer, and 6-string violin performer. Tracy has been featured on a Tiny Desk Concert, Performance Today, CBS Sunday Morning, A Prairie Home Companion, and many others.

In this episode, Jared interviews host of the Being in a Band podcast, Monica Strut. They chat about being in a band (of course), writing original music, the PR/Promotion side of releasing music, and touring.