Band of One

Episode 17- Michael Edwin Q- Part 2

September 13, 2023 Riley Wilson
Band of One
Episode 17- Michael Edwin Q- Part 2
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Going from performing solo to booking agent to best selling author? You're kidding, right?  Not at all! Here’s Part 2 of my interview with solo performer/agent/author Michael Edwin Q.
 
     The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. 
      I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and a voice talent since 1997.  I'll share my 50 years+ experience along with that of other performers who've done the same thing elsewhere.  My goal is to help you have greater musical and financial success. 

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Intro
Book 'em, Dano!
Brad says...
Booking agent school
Corporate and private gigs? Yes
Learning Curve
Musician to agent?
Helpful agent?
Requirements to work gigs
The talented tenth
Callbacks are critical!
Personal character attributes
Taxi, taxi!
Agents gossip, too
Don't go behind my back!
The Golden Rule
Meet and learn from the best
Session guys do it, too
Be an entrepreneur, not an employee!
All day long
A different type of in ear
Calls in vs Cold calls
IBM to weddings
The brick wall of 9/11
Dialing for dollars
Marketing 202
Opening acts
Add new material!
My favorite song
Making yourself agent friendly
Be Professional
Agent to author
He bought the ranch!
Book the ranch, not the band
gigs- stop, writing- continue
Winning the award
6th time's the charm!
Number 30 arrives late 2023
A year's notice?
His daily routine
Love>Work>Success
The Talents parable
Overlapping work
Counsel for transitioning
Down side of going solo
$500 solo?
Solo gear
Now drop it an octave
Take notes
Outtro

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