Once you have had a successful performance with a venue which demonstrated your ability to draw a sizable audience, you are in a better position to offer them a future event. Develop a script that you can use as the outline of your conversations with familiar presenters. This script is a foundation to explore possible performance opportunities. Does the venue also have a festival? Suggest another performance that coordinates with their programming.<\/p>\n

Keep solid stats about your performances – number of tickets sold, total revenue, even bar sales if you think it will help seal the deal. Refer to those stats in your communication. Know your goals before you initiate conversation. Do you want them to book you for a performance? Want to schedule an audition for a conductor? Focus the conversation on the desired outcome.<\/p>\n

The secret: ask the people who can make it happen.<\/h4>\n

Doesn’t it just make more sense to be in charge of your career rather than feeling like it is all up to chance somehow? It is really your responsibility to make a living at this career. No one is coming to save your career and make you a superstar overnight.\u00a0Every phone call you make and every email you write can lead to your next gig. When you are an emerging singer you need to spend more time reaching out. The secret is: ask the people who can make it happen.<\/p>\n

Booking gigs through email can be a numbers game, and it may require persistence and patience. However, with a well-crafted email, relevant supporting materials, and a professional approach, musicians can increase their chances of booking gigs at venues through email communication.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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