After many years of playing solo acoustic guitar gigs, I've learned valuable lessons that can only come from gigging full-time. If you aspire to get more solo acoustic gigs and achieve success, it's crucial to avoid common mistakes many guitarists make.
In a previous video, I shared pro tips in the form of 10 mistakes to avoid while gigging solo acoustic. Thanks to your insightful comments, I've realized there are even more rules or “commandments” to consider.
In this updated video, I'll share 19 common mistakes to avoid at your gigs. This comprehensive set of rules is designed to help you become a more successful professional musician.
Watch, learn, and apply these tips to enhance your solo acoustic gigs!
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00:00 Intro
01:50 1. Thou Shalt Not Arrive Late
02:39 2. (NEW) Thou Shalt Not Forget To Pack Extra
03:56 3. Thou Shalt Not Play Too Loud
04:58 4. (NEW) Thou Shalt Not Stare At Your Tablet
05:45 5. Thou Shalt Not Talk Too Much In Between Songs
06:30 6. Thou Shalt Not Shamelessly Ask For Tips
07:30 7. (NEW) Thou Shalt Not Take Long Set Breaks
08:15 8. Thou Shalt Not Ignore The Atmosphere In The Room
09:03 9. Thou Shalt Not Play Extended Loops and Solos
09:38 10. Thou Shalt Not Drink
10:26 11. (NEW) Thou Shalt Not Go Silent During Breaks
11:10 12. (NEW) Thou Shalt Not Be Unapproachable
12:44 13. Thou Shalt Not Exploit The Perks
13:33 14. Thou Shalt Not Be A Spoilsport
14:04 15. Thou Shalt Not Play The Same Set Every Time
14:38 16. (NEW) Thou Shalt Not Count Your Tips In Front Of The Audience
15:20 17. (NEW) Thou Shalt Not Forgo Your Original Music
16:44 18. (NEW) Thou Shalt Not Disparage Any Song Or Musical Style
17:37 19. (NEW) Thou Shalt Not Take Forever When Tuning
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