Get Started Playing LIVE SOLO ACOUSTIC GIGS (Complete Guide for Beginners)

Everything you need to know to get started playing live solo shows is in this video.

I also have MANY resources including the timeline for getting started playing live solo gigs below.

To get the most out of this guide to playing live solo gigs, here's what I recommend:

- Get a notepad and take notes during the video (feel free to pause or go back to re-watch if you miss something)

- Take your time going through this video; there's no rush

- SAVE this video in your favorites or a playlist on your channel and watch it as many times as you need to (you'll probably find yourself going back to this video several times as you go through this process of getting ready to play live solo gigs)

Here's the timeline:

00:00 - 00:57 - Intro
00:58 - 04:48 - Learn 5 Songs
04:49 - 07:37 - Perform at Open Mics
07:38 - 09:35 - Tips from Open Mic Host
09:36 - 10:17 - Film Your Open Mic Performances
10:18 - 11:06 - Go See Other Solo Performers
11:07 - 13:17 - Your Style and Path
13:18 - 15:11 - Your Image
15:12 - 17:15 - Building Your Set List
17:16 - 28:13 - Your Music Gear
28:14 - 33:19 - Your Online Presence
33:20 - 38:16 - Landing Your First Gig

Here are some more helpful videos for you to watch in your journey of playing live solo shows:

Live Gear and Setup Tips:
   • Live Solo Gig Setup Tutorial and Tips...  

Crowd Engagement Tips:
   • How to Engage the Crowd When Playing ...  

Your Set List:
   • Setlist for Live Solo Gigs (How I Cre...  

Making Promo Videos for Gigs:
   • Easy Way to Make a Promo Video for So...  

How to Keep Your Gigs (and Get New Gigs):
   • 5 Tips for Live Gigging Musicians - H...  

PLAYLIST FOR ALL LIVE SOLO GIG TIPS (new videos are constantly being added to this playlist):
   • Live Acoustic Solo Gig Tips  

Here's the gear that I go over in the video:

Mackie ProFX 10v3 Soundboard:
https://imp.i114863.net/9Wa0EE

Electro-Voice ZLX 12BT Powered Speakers:
https://imp.i114863.net/5bPon1

Electro-Voice PXM-12MP 700W 12-inch Powered Floor Monitor:
https://imp.i114863.net/Gj37g2

Ultimate Speaker Stands (I recommend these over On Stage brand):
https://imp.i114863.net/P0XzQR

Line 6 POD Go:
https://imp.i114863.net/Zd37Nz

TC Electronic Ditto X4 Looper:
https://imp.i114863.net/oeZYOW

Shure Beta 58a:
https://imp.i114863.net/rnoYzj

Shure SM58:
https://imp.i114863.net/x9DY2x

K&M Mic Stand:
https//imp.i114863.net/vnBDk3

TC-Helicon Mic Mechanic 2 Vocal Effects Pedal:
https://imp.i114863.net/za9YN7

Bose L1 Pro Portable System (I'm looking to get this soon):
Bose L1 Pro https://imp.i114863.net/150GYz

***You can also check out my Gear Page for everything thing that I use both in the studio and on stage here:
https://www.jasonstallworth.com/gear/

Links to other solo musicians I mentioned in the video:

A Traveling Gentleman (Seve):
https://www.atravelinggentleman.com/

Dean Johanesen:
https://deanjohanesen.com/

Mallory Moyer:
https://www.mallorymoyer.com/

Brian Ray:
https://thesoutherncreekband.com/

Tourist Bob:
  / touristbobmusic  

Thank you so much for watching this tutorial on how to get started playing live solo gigs.

I truly hope this helps you. Now get out there and start making an income doing something that you love!

Keep Playing Music,
Jason

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