The Band's First Time
So you have your first gig? After all the practicing your band has done, you finally landed the dream- a chance to play in front of a crowd. This, next to being signed, is one of the greatest experiences and thrills to happen to a knew band. You can show the world how great you are. Like Murphy's Law says "what can go wrong, will go wrong." Every musician in the world can remember the first time they performed on staged, so make it a good experience not a frightful mess.
The first thing you want to do is rehearse and rehearse a lot. Playing on stage is very different than playing in a garage or basement and the sound will be a lot different. In the garage, you are near your band mates, the sound echoes different, and you can hear better.. On stage, you can be separated a lot and you may not be able to hear the other guys or what they are playing. You need to flawlessly know how the song goes so that you'll be able to communicate with your band mates without being near them.
Second, be confident in your abilities and you will do great. You know what your songs are and if you are nervous, there is a bigger chance something might go wrong. Rehearse on stage your set list. This will help make you more confident in your ability to play as well as let you know any problems that come up like the singer needing a break, guitar issues, or sound problems. Knowing this will help get you more ready and confident for the show.
If you are doing a gig with a bunch of other bands, make sure your accessories such as leads, tuners , and microphones are clearly marked with your name or at least some special markings, it is strange how much gear goes "walking" at these gigs. Keep track of your stuff and maybe even invite a few friends to watch it.
Get to the gig early enough to be in no rush and bring as many as your friends as you can. Audiences generally have a 'sheep' mentality and if they see or hear a bunch of people making a lot of favorable noises they too will go along and get the vibe. Packing the show with people you know will also be good for you- it's good to see your friends come out and support you.
Your first music gig experience will be one you always remember and one you want to go right. Be sure to follow the tips above so everything goes smoothly and nothing bad happens. Even if problems occur, remember that this your first time- you're learning and that's ok. No matter what happens you'll have a great time and be telling your kids and grandkids about the time you rocked the house down. - 18418
The first thing you want to do is rehearse and rehearse a lot. Playing on stage is very different than playing in a garage or basement and the sound will be a lot different. In the garage, you are near your band mates, the sound echoes different, and you can hear better.. On stage, you can be separated a lot and you may not be able to hear the other guys or what they are playing. You need to flawlessly know how the song goes so that you'll be able to communicate with your band mates without being near them.
Second, be confident in your abilities and you will do great. You know what your songs are and if you are nervous, there is a bigger chance something might go wrong. Rehearse on stage your set list. This will help make you more confident in your ability to play as well as let you know any problems that come up like the singer needing a break, guitar issues, or sound problems. Knowing this will help get you more ready and confident for the show.
If you are doing a gig with a bunch of other bands, make sure your accessories such as leads, tuners , and microphones are clearly marked with your name or at least some special markings, it is strange how much gear goes "walking" at these gigs. Keep track of your stuff and maybe even invite a few friends to watch it.
Get to the gig early enough to be in no rush and bring as many as your friends as you can. Audiences generally have a 'sheep' mentality and if they see or hear a bunch of people making a lot of favorable noises they too will go along and get the vibe. Packing the show with people you know will also be good for you- it's good to see your friends come out and support you.
Your first music gig experience will be one you always remember and one you want to go right. Be sure to follow the tips above so everything goes smoothly and nothing bad happens. Even if problems occur, remember that this your first time- you're learning and that's ok. No matter what happens you'll have a great time and be telling your kids and grandkids about the time you rocked the house down. - 18418
About the Author:
Matt has been recording music for over a decade. He has both electric and acoustic guitars and has written on many websites about music and guitar care. Fore additional information about Matt and for more of his tips, check out his website, Guitars Are Great
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