Thursday, September 19, 2013

Musical Talent for Hire


It's getting to be that time of year when people are planning holiday parties. Why not have them hire you to play at their holiday party? Do you play an instrument? Perhaps one that travels well like a violin, cello or clarinet.

My family has a big party after Thanksgiving dinner. We sing Christmas carols - everyone gets really into it. Seriously, you can hear jingle bells halfway down the street.

I don't know anyone else who has a party quite like this because everyone I know is attending my party. That's why if you're going to make money playing your instrument at someone else's holiday party, sometimes you need to plant the idea in other people's head.

I'm not saying send out a demo tape or anything but it is an idea. You could pass out a flyer in your neighborhood or just use word-of-mouth to let people know you're available.

Now is a great time to put out the feelers so let everyone know your instrument, the songs you can play and how much you charge.

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