Episode 25- Michael Swinarski- Part 2

Can a solo musician perform solo, duo, trio and band gigs while holding down a full time job by day? Michael Swinarski does and he explains this and much more in part 2 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. 

Chapters

• 0:06 Intro
• 1:02 Multiple musical acts?
• 2:02 Mid life crisis? Become a musician!
• 2:24 Now- start gigging!
• 2:34 Country and Rock
• 3:04 Resort shows, too.
• 3:12 5 minus 4 minus 3 minus 2
• 3:33 Shriners in the spring
• 3:46 Solo shows to joining a band
• 4:22 Back Porch details
• 4:49 That's how it's done- in prison!
• 5:11 Death row gig
• 6:08 Next to the Boy Scout camp- only in NC
• 6:27 That Thing advice
• 7:09 Old musicians go 'till they can't
• 7:13 Ernest Tubb
• 8:19 "Till my fingers don't move any more!"
• 8:59 No plastic guitars!
• 10:00 1977 Alvarez
• 10:43 Roundback vs round front
• 11:26 The Tele pulpit
• 12:48 Acoustic and Electric guitars for dough
• 13:25 Guitar and banjo on NY Eve
• 13:39 It forces you to learn how to use the instrument
• 13:53 Turn down the volume knob trick
• 14:18 Use what you have
• 14:40 Tele= Les Paul?
• 15:00 Tele aficionados include
• 16:12 Boss stuff
• 16:50 The best part of playing solo is...
• 17:45 Country roads
• 18:24 And the hardest part?
• 20:00 Hold on to your hat!
• 20:19 Lederhosen and disco?
• 21:58 It's tremendous fun
• 22:29 Don't fear new beginnings
• 23:05 You can't put a price on health or sanity
• 24:53 Zero regrets
• 25:24 "I enjoy practicing"
• 25:39 Put the show on the iPad
• 25:51 The TV trick
• 26:38 Different styles
• 27:04 Ethnic= Country
• 27:20 "It's all music"
• 27:39 Be a fan first
• 28:13 Be a working musician
• 29:07 Florida is where it's at
• 29:42 Put yourself out there!
• 30:33 Outtro