Preparation is key when traveling as a musician. The endeavor doesn’t have to end in a fight at the gate, added costs or worst of all – a ruined instrument. There are great differences in the wa…
Distilling the Magic of Live Off-Days
More often than not, live-off days are the result of minor gaps in a given booking schedule. Some musicians use these days to work on various adjustments to their live sets. Others just kick back and …
Checklist for Preparing Music Subs
Having a fixed position within a musical project is great, but also invites certain responsibilities. The privilege of being called first goes hand in hand with the expectation of time and dedication.…
Here’s Why Being on Time Matters, Musically
Apart from musical time feel, which undoubtedly has to live up to certain standards, being on time, in general, is an often overlooked but immensely important factor of a smooth live productio…
Agree to Disagree – Musical Friction as a Potential
The fundamental idea behind musical friction is mutual progress. It takes a lot more energy to break out of an echo-chamber, looking for opinions that greatly diverge from one’s own. We gathered sever…
Hidden Champions of Live Music Production
Setting up and planning a live music production can and should turn into a routine endeavour. Especially in terms of professionalism and workflow. The good thing about these kinds of routines is the w…
Prep-List for music showcases
Music showcases are a great way of displaying raw talent and repertoire strength. Often the settings vary greatly. You can be lucky and play in front of a music-loving, relaxed audience but also withi…
Getting ready for the perfect live radio session
Performing on live radio can be a stunning experience. The immediacy of the moment is exhilarating, and the setting can give you a helpful adrenalin boost. To help you make the most out of your sessio…
Basic pointers on international gigs
First of all: International gigs are exciting endeavors for all D.I.Y. Musicians. You’ll dive into numerous situations and cultural/linguistic contexts that are new to you. There will also be si…
This is how subtle lighting elevates every show
Live productions of DIY musicians often run on a budget, and are therefore calculated in a very tight manner. Costs like travel / logistics, band and sound tech easily throw the integration of live li…
