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Playing the piano is a gift. Some learn early on in life, and some are late bloomers to the instrument. If you can play the piano, playing an organ or a keyboard is usually quite easy. You can mix up what you play, or even play them within the same performance to wow an audience. In order to make money on your skills as a musician, it's important to think carefully about where musicians profit the most. Bands and musicians that play at parties and weddings make a living in every town across the country. You can, too.
Instructions
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Learn the romantic standards and modern hit love songs. There are some universal wedding songs, and there are songs that gain popularity through the years. Keep current on your love songs, but also realize that each wedding will probably mean learning a new song. With sheet music as your guide, it should be a snap. You don't want to complicate it by learning standards alongside the new stuff so make sure you build up a library in your head of great songs. This will also help when a bride doesn't know what she wants to hear.
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Practice daily. It takes talent, skills and repetition to be a fantastic player. Set aside at least half an hour to practice new and old music every day.
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Create your own business as a musician for hire. You can register your business with the state, or simply do business as an independent contractor.
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Market yourself. Create business cards, mailing post cards for advertising your services and larger cards for placement on bulletin boards and shop windows. Be sure that all the cards include your full name, phone number, email address and the exact nature of your services.
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Canvas every wedding and bridal boutique in town. Stop at stores that have wedding registries. Try to leave a stack of post cards or business cards everywhere.
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Send out a note, demo CD and availability list to all local wedding planners. Wedding planners are always booked and looking for great musicians to connect with their clients. If you do a great job for one gig with a wedding planner, many are sure to follow. Getting that first hire will require some polite marketing and considerate follow-up in order to get noticed.
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Spread the word. Announce your business to all your friends and family. This is bound to generate some interest and business.
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Offer a referral fee to those who get you gigs. Many will do it for free, but it is a nice gesture that will be appreciated. Almost everybody knows someone getting married. Newly engaged couples often don't know where to look in order to book entertainment. Having referrals could be big business.
Tips &- Warnings
Network as often as possible, and let others know about your willingness to play weddings.
Don't agree to play at a wedding if you think the style of music they want isn't a fit with your abilities.
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