Booking Your First Gig

Learn the ins and outs of booking your first gig.

InstructorPeter Matson
Total Length25m

About Course

Booking Your First Gig is a concise, practical course that teaches emerging artists, DJs, and bands how to secure, communicate, and promote their first live show. Led by musician and bandleader Peter Matson, the course covers how to identify the right venues, pitch yourself professionally, follow proper etiquette, promote your event effectively, and build momentum toward future gigs - or even your first tour.

What You’ll Learn

Course Content

  • Some Initial Considerations 3:01
  • You’ve Got To Start Somewhere! 4:55
  • Best Practices and Etiquette 6:37
  • Promotional Due Diligence 5:34
  • Taking It to the Next Step 5:20

Instructors

Peter MatsonInstructor

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