Open mics are a great way to get gigs too! Met a fellow performer who was a regular at the weekly. Got invited to open for them when they got their first show. There’s also no better way to hone the craft than knowing you have a “recital” coming up every week. I made my habit to always do 1 cover song and 1 fresh original. Sometimes I’d be rushing the composition of the new song in the hour gap between work and the open mic. You get pretty good at writing new songs when you prime your subconscious with this balance of pleasure and pressure.
Great advice ! one more tip if anything you use requires batteries always have extra be it lithion, rechargeable or standard 😊 And i like the emphasis on being supportive - we always learn from others & sharing the joy of music is special.
Brilliant! Great advice Emily. Like you I've hosted a bunch of open mics, seen everything you've seen I'm sure. For tips I'd also add: 1)Keep song intros short. 2) Sing no more than 2 inches from the mic (or bring your own if you got one). 3) SPEND $$$ WITH THE VENUE. Support them by buying a drink or a snack. And to expand on #4: STAY and watch other performers as long as you can... Don't just play your set and leave. Don't be selfish... support your fellow musicians. 👍 Love ya Emily, keep up the good work
Not at the moment. But I can certainly see the value in musicians hosting their own (your #5 tip) It's a great way to help musicians just starting out, make musical connections and trade gig opportunities 😎
I use to do an open mic at a pub that is longer in business. It really was more of a jam night than an open mic and was so cool. I do think we should get pay to do open mics.
I have a stomp box looper/drum machine I like for accompaniment but no one else there uses one so I feel like I'm cheating. Also time is limited so I have my backing loops preloaded. Am I a faker? I feel like these tools help me give the best performance which seems most important.
Absolutely! I think it’s really cool when people bring different toys to showcase at open mic. And to your point, as long as they don’t take up too much time. To be courteous to the other performers of course. Not a faker in my book! 🫶🙌🫶
Solid advice of course -- especially the technical one. P.S. - phone clamp is sold out, so I guess everyone who saw this vid rushed over and bought one!
Open mics are a great way to get gigs too! Met a fellow performer who was a regular at the weekly. Got invited to open for them when they got their first show. There’s also no better way to hone the craft than knowing you have a “recital” coming up every week. I made my habit to always do 1 cover song and 1 fresh original. Sometimes I’d be rushing the composition of the new song in the hour gap between work and the open mic. You get pretty good at writing new songs when you prime your subconscious with this balance of pleasure and pressure.
Wow! Sounds like you work well under pressure. Such a great skill to have! That’s so cool how you challenge yourself. Such an infectious energy!
I work at a venue that does open mics, and just following these steps would easily bring you up over the bottom 40% of performers at these events.
Aww friend ❤️🤗 that’s so awesome! Ya the rules are simple and easy to follow when you understand how it all works 👍👍👍
Great advice ! one more tip if anything you use requires batteries always have extra be it lithion, rechargeable or standard 😊 And i like the emphasis on being supportive - we always learn from others & sharing the joy of music is special.
Oh! So good about the batteries! 🤗👍❤️🤗👍❤️
@@EmilyMcVicker caught out once many years ago - never again ! best wishes ☺️ 💕
Brilliant! Great advice Emily. Like you I've hosted a bunch of open mics, seen everything you've seen I'm sure. For tips I'd also add: 1)Keep song intros short. 2) Sing no more than 2 inches from the mic (or bring your own if you got one). 3) SPEND $$$ WITH THE VENUE. Support them by buying a drink or a snack.
And to expand on #4: STAY and watch other performers as long as you can... Don't just play your set and leave. Don't be selfish... support your fellow musicians. 👍 Love ya Emily, keep up the good work
Oh yes! I approve of all of these additions! Thanks for adding! Cheers to you fellow host!
Are you hosting anywhere right now?
Not at the moment. But I can certainly see the value in musicians hosting their own (your #5 tip) It's a great way to help musicians just starting out, make musical connections and trade gig opportunities 😎
Lolol the sound guy's your best friend. Asking if it's okay to plug in is a great tip for any venue you play
Yes you are correct! Great habit to get into 👍
I use to do an open mic at a pub that is longer in business. It really was more of a jam night than an open mic and was so cool. I do think we should get pay to do open mics.
Get pay from who?
Top-tier open microphoning advice
Aww thank you my friend!! Hi hi hi! 🤗😊🤗😊🤗😊🤗
Educational and entertaining and great energy.
Aww man thanks Troy! Glad we connected on here!
love your tips Emily Great job!
Aww shucks Bill!! Thank you 🫶
Golden advice.
Thank you so much!
Love you!!
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I have a stomp box looper/drum machine I like for accompaniment but no one else there uses one so I feel like I'm cheating. Also time is limited so I have my backing loops preloaded. Am I a faker? I feel like these tools help me give the best performance which seems most important.
Absolutely! I think it’s really cool when people bring different toys to showcase at open mic. And to your point, as long as they don’t take up too much time. To be courteous to the other performers of course.
Not a faker in my book! 🫶🙌🫶
@@EmilyMcVicker thank you so much!
Thanks. All good advice. I'd love to run an open mic.
Go for it! It helps if you find a spot that already has a sound system. Or even a simple one can be good 👍
Solid advice of course -- especially the technical one.
P.S. - phone clamp is sold out, so I guess everyone who saw this vid rushed over and bought one!
Oh! Thanks for letting me know. I will try to find another link for it 👍
Great advice, I've learned so much from your vids over the past year or so! Thanks much.
Glad to hear it! You’re really sweet to say that ❤️