The Gigging Musician Podcast
Playing music for live audiences is one of the most rewarding things on the planet. In this podcast, we dissect everything that goes into being a successful gigging musician.
Podcasting since 2021 • 291 episodes
The Gigging Musician Podcast
Latest Episodes
Why Marketing Yourself as a High-End Service Changes Everything
In this episode, Jared explains why musicians should position themselves as high-end services rather than just artists. Using Apple vs. Chromebook as an analogy, he breaks down how to target corporate events, weddings, and galas where clients valu...
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Episode 293
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14:30
Why High-End Gigs Saved My Cat's Life
Jared shares a deeply personal story about how charging premium rates allowed him to afford a $7,000 emergency surgery for his cat Nori—something he couldn't do years earlier when he was charging only $500/gig. A powerful reminder of why your rate...
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Episode 292
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11:35
Why More Gigs Aren’t the Answer: How to Scale Your Music Career Smarter
In this episode, Jared shares a critical mindset shift that separates struggling gigging musicians from those who earn full-time incomes from their music. He breaks down why doing more isn’t always the solution — and how a shift in strategy, po...
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13:52
Stronger in the Shadows: Raising Your Rates and Owning the Business of Music
In this episode, Jared reflects from the top of his favorite mountain in Scottsdale and shares a powerful message for musicians who want to break free from the starving artist mindset. He opens up about his journey from $250 gigs to consistentl...
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Merch, Mindset & Monetization: Bridging the Gap Between Gigging and Fanbase-Building
In this episode, Jared sits down with Jack McCarthy from Indie X and Indipreneur to explore how gigging musicians—especially those playing corporate events and weddings—can tap into e-commerce strategies traditionally reserved for artists with ...
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