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10 Things Every Musician Should Have in Their Gig Bag

If you’re a touring musician — or even a regularly gigging musician — you’ve been in a spot where you show up to a show and you’re missing *something.* Whether it’s your picks for your guitar, extra strings, batteries, whatever!

We here at Music on The Move Studios want you to fret no more, dear reader. We have compiled a list of our top 10 things that we keep in our gig bags so that, before you go out and rock the stage, you have yourself a handy-dandy checklist!

The 10 People Musicians Need on Their Side

As we’ve pointed out plenty of times on the Muze blog, it takes a village to build a career in the music industry. No one artist – or industry professional, for that matter – can go it alone. And fortunately, you don’t have to.

This article is dedicated to helping you know what to look for – and what roles to fill – when building your team. And of course, you’ll need more than musical talent in your midst to bring your career to the top. Let’s explore the different roles together, shall we?

New Skills for Musicians to Learn in 2022

This January, we’ve taken a weekly tour through some of the most important New Year’s Resolutions for musicians. We’ve discussed everything from co-writing, to maintaining accountability toward our goalsto the fears that we must overcome to achieve our desired levels of success.

The question remains, though: how can we actively ensure our own growth on a daily basis? What are the techniques and skills we need to learn to develop not only as artists, but creative professionals?

I’ve got a few ideas, and I compiled them into a list below. Let’s explore!

Songtrust Offers Tips for Musicians on SoundCloud

SoundCloud has grown in popularity in recent years to become one of the most-used and popular streaming platforms for musicians.

With that said, there are a whole slew of artists using the platform, and it’s important to know that you’re giving yourself the chance to stand out.

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