Music Business Hacks

One of my biggest pet peeves as a performer is a band who doesn’t know how to soundcheck properly. It shouldn’t be - it usually reflects inexperience and ignorance rather than disrespect and apathy. The truth is that most bands are taught how to soundcheck, it’s just a skill that gets picked up along the way. Despite this, the soundcheck is often an indicator of the professionalism of the band. Here are some tools that can help you: Creating a Stage Plot/Tech Rider/Input List: Stage Plot Pro Reverb Nation Pro Sonicbids Touring Musician Essentials: These are some things that you might consider carrying with your band at all times: Additional vocal mics (I recommend the Shure SM58 or the Beta 58 for tight stages) Extra XLR cables (Kirlin cables provide the best bang for the buck) Extra ¼” guitar cables (I like the Kirlin stage series cable) DI boxes (Behringer DI boxes are a good choice for backup unit) Power strips (Get an industrial strength one like this) Heavy and medium duty extension cables (lower