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# How To Get More Gigs [Dave Kusek]
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/get-more-gigs/
- Published: 2014-06-09T10:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2014-06-09T10:00:00.000Z
- Description: Gigging is, without a doubt, a critical income stream for every artist. Securing gigs is extremely competitive, but going in with a plan can give you the jumpstart you need. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2014/06/get-more-gigs.html]
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Gigging is, without a doubt, a critical income stream for every artist. Securing gigs is extremely competitive, but going in with a plan can give you the jumpstart you need to close the deal. Collaboration, networking, and a [proactivity](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proactivity?ref=hypebot.com) can unlock the door to venues you never saw yourself playing in when used efficienty – it all boils down to being prepared.

**Dave Kusek** encourages our best efforts by giving us five tips for getting more gigs on [MusicThinkTank.com.](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/get-more-gigs.html?ref=hypebot.com) Join the conversation – let us know how these tips work for you or add your own!

"*First impressions are everything, so you need to make sure you’re prepared. It’s a good idea to have a short “[elevator pitch](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevator%5Fpitch?ref=hypebot.com)” ready in case anyone asks about your music. This should basically be a few sentence sum-up of your sound and what you’re working on. You don’t want to bore them with your whole life story – just give enough information to pique their interest. Give them a phrase that they will remember and hand out a business card*."

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