Band of One

Episode 24- Michael Swinarski Part 1

January 17, 2024 Riley Wilson Episode 24
Band of One
Episode 24- Michael Swinarski Part 1
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Can a solo musician play gigs at night while holding down a full time job by day? Michael Swinarski does and he explains this and much more in part 1 of my two part interview with him here.

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
Toddler and piano
Piano lessons before first grade!
Guitar and bass at age 13
Bass to guitar
Reverse engineering before YouTube
Guitar Lessons after college
Bass was faster to play gigs
Solo gigs only part of his workload
Learn a second instrument!
Church choir? Yes!
Staten Island choir
Bluegrass gigs at 13
High school guitar gigs
Trio club dates
Multiple instruments
#1 fan
No substitute for effort
Gigs and a daytime career
Solo and band gigs
German and Irish music
Back to NYC
9/11
Brooklyn country bass
Florida's next
No lack of gigs
Restaurants, clubs and theme parks
The band left him
Solo acoustic
Neighborhood restaurant first
Add in tracks
The guest mic trick
Which songs and which venue?
30 in three
Set the timer
Stretch out!
No looper- yet
Me and six strings
Add a percussionist
Outtro

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