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Zoom gigs

How to plan, perform, and rock your Zoom gigs

January 8, 2021June 2, 2021 Michael Gallant

Live-streaming has opened new opportunities for many musicians. It has also created new categories of challenges. These prep and performance tips can make your Zoom gigs the best they can be. Read the post.

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Gigging over Zoom: A case study

December 15, 2020June 2, 2021 Michael Gallant

Throughout the pandemic, live-streamed performances have been a lifeline for many musicians, but the technical challenges can be significant. Here are some tips to help you share your music via Zoom. Read the post.

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Ramping up for the big gig

August 28, 2020June 2, 2021 Michael Gallant

When you’re planning for a big gig, use these strategies to prepare and practice so you play, perform, stream, and record with success. Read the post.

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How to produce a compelling live stream show

June 9, 2020June 2, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Creating compelling live streams goes beyond setting up a camera and performing like you do on stage. Use these techniques to create a better performance, get more viewers, and make more money from your live stream show. Read the post.

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Maximizing your revenue when streaming: Part II

May 26, 2020June 2, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

You can still play live shows during this pandemic by live streaming them to your fans. But, to make money from it, you need to build income-making methods into your show so fans can support you. Read the post.

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Maximizing your revenue when streaming live shows

May 14, 2020June 2, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

As musicians transition from live shows to live streams, they are finding ways to monetize their performances, even if they aren’t “in person.” Some of these revenue options aren’t even available when playing live! Read the post.

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Easy fixes to improve the lighting in your videos

April 21, 2020June 2, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

In these uncertain days, you can spread joy by releasing videos, produced in your home. Here’s one way to improve the lighting for your home-made videos. Read the post.

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Improving the audio in your streaming broadcasts and videos

April 7, 2020April 13, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

While many of us around the world are stuck indoors, you can spread some joy by putting on streaming concerts and releasing videos — all from your home. Read the post.

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Boost your artist brand, musical chops, and revenue from home

March 23, 2020June 2, 2021 Andre Calilhanna

For musicians who were the originators of the “gig” economy, music gigs, music lessons, and merch sales are not the income drivers they were just weeks ago. Read the post.

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Facebook Live broadcast: Our case study show and its aftermath

March 6, 2017June 2, 2021 Wade Sutton

In Part 2 of this post, we take a look at the Facebook Live broadcast and detail the problems, the solutions, and the benefits Amanada Jones & The Family Band enjoyed from the performance. Read More.

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Live streaming your show: A Facebook Live case study

March 3, 2017June 2, 2021 Wade Sutton

Producing a successful live streaming event takes a lot more than a smart phone and a tripod. This two-part post features a Facebook Live case study from concept, to rehearsal, to broadcast and analysis. Read More.

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