your talent Andres has no way to price on it it is priceless and the fact that you want to help other musicians make you even a more valuable human being you inspire so many people great words Andres !!! como dicen en mi tierra me quito el sombrero compadre
Nice channel brother. Excellent topic for people getting ready to branch out into paid gigging. You're right about how important it is to ask the right questions to find out exactly what you are getting into.
I'm with you on not talking about how much you charge. Around my area (Tampa, Brandon, Lakeland), there's a particular range of how much breweries, wineries, and bars are willing to pay for a specific period of time (3-4 hours). Some pay more than others, but I'm okay with that - we musicians love what we do and we're getting paid for it. Of course, private events, as you noted, are different.
If we aren't aware of what other musicians charge, how do we know how to set a rate for a given area? Anyone can get a quote from most live musicians online with the click of a button. If the lowest rate goes up, everyone benefits because when a client asks around. they will receive similar and higher quotes.
In this new world of covid I’ve been getting more and more requests for virtual private shows. Pricing these has been interesting to figure out. Especially since they are booking for 30-60 minute shows.
Yes, it is good to have as much information before you sign a contract. It is also necessary to read the whole written contract, if there is one, and get clarification on parts you don't understand or agree to. Also, it may be worthwhile to include some wording that has to do with current market value and cost of living increases in any long term contract. If it is in writing and signed and dated by both parties, you have legal recourse if they don't honor the contract. If you only make verbal agreements, that is more risky, and I wouldn't recommend it. I'd suggest always have such contracts in writing, signed, dated and witnessed possibly by a Notary Republic.
I have been consistently playing mostly bars since I was 16 and made $100 per gig average then. At 43 and still giggin I barely make more than that on average. Doesn’t make any sense.
Curious... What are thoughts on what to charge based on how much people you can draw? I got into a little bit of a friendly heated exchange with a musician on an online forum group that I'm in. He emphatically said that he thought that musicians should charge less if they don't have a draw especially if a prospective venue is inquiring about how many people you can pull in. Do you agree with this? Does your market require this?
'Undercharge, Overcharge', prime Parks and Rec moment right there lol
Absolutely love that you so freely share your knowledge. Thank you for this.
@@MikaelLewisify thank you
your talent Andres has no way to price on it it is priceless and the fact that you want to help other musicians make you even a more valuable human being you inspire so many people great words Andres !!! como dicen en mi tierra me quito el sombrero compadre
@@NORTISHOW gracias 😊
I charge no less than 7 exposures. Take it or leave it
Nice channel brother. Excellent topic for people getting ready to branch out into paid gigging.
You're right about how important it is to ask the right questions to find out exactly what you are getting into.
@@moxmultiverse4034 thanks!
This is so important! Thank you for this!
My favorite is the surprise event move, definitely been there.
High five ✋🏼
Bravo! 🙌🙌🙌 I’ve sent this to nearly every musician I know. Thank you
Glad I can help thanks 🙏
thank you, brother for share this information. it's very valuable. I had been seen your videos. and learning from you.
Thank you man for all your videos I follow you from Dallas tx
Great video. I don’t play for money, haha, but still enjoying hearing about the nuances of the trade for people who have talent.
Great video Andres. Perfectly said.
Thanks man!
Thank you very much.
Great information.
i only know how to play 3 C shapes and a handful on non-open chords.
ima charge like $300/hour for my premium performance
You wouldn't be the first
I'm with you on not talking about how much you charge. Around my area (Tampa, Brandon, Lakeland), there's a particular range of how much breweries, wineries, and bars are willing to pay for a specific period of time (3-4 hours). Some pay more than others, but I'm okay with that - we musicians love what we do and we're getting paid for it.
Of course, private events, as you noted, are different.
@@jasonstallworth let’s catch up soon
If we aren't aware of what other musicians charge, how do we know how to set a rate for a given area? Anyone can get a quote from most live musicians online with the click of a button. If the lowest rate goes up, everyone benefits because when a client asks around. they will receive similar and higher quotes.
In this new world of covid I’ve been getting more and more requests for virtual private shows. Pricing these has been interesting to figure out. Especially since they are booking for 30-60 minute shows.
Excelente, saludos amigo! Éxito!
Yes, it is good to have as much information before you sign a contract. It is also necessary to read the whole written contract, if there is one, and get clarification on parts you don't understand or agree to. Also, it may be worthwhile to include some wording that has to do with current market value and cost of living increases in any long term contract. If it is in writing and signed and dated by both parties, you have legal recourse if they don't honor the contract. If you only make verbal agreements, that is more risky, and I wouldn't recommend it. I'd suggest always have such contracts in writing, signed, dated and witnessed possibly by a Notary Republic.
Great advice!
I have been consistently playing mostly bars since I was 16 and made $100 per gig average then. At 43 and still giggin I barely make more than that on average. Doesn’t make any sense.
Curious... What are thoughts on what to charge based on how much people you can draw? I got into a little bit of a friendly heated exchange with a musician on an online forum group that I'm in. He emphatically said that he thought that musicians should charge less if they don't have a draw especially if a prospective venue is inquiring about how many people you can pull in. Do you agree with this? Does your market require this?
Well Said!!
You could get a chair that doesn't move.
@@JayCee-hw4zc but then I wouldn’t be able to distract you
@@andrescolintv 😂
Rock your chair. Later for that comment. All Jokes aside Thanks for the vids
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