Although the American Federation of Musicians (our United States musician's union) offers suggestions for the minimum fees musicians should be charging for various types of events, in the music business ...

In this last installment of my Music Careers series, we explore music careers that are more "behind the scenes," as well as a few that don't neatly fit into other categories. Despite not necessarily placing us in the spotlight, most could ...

In this second installment of my Music Careers series, we explore music careers and activities that require knowledge and skill in music, but not necessarily on one particular instrument. It’s rare for even very talented musicians to be able to make ...

Whether or not we plan to make a career of music, this series will be relevant for everyone! If we keep at it, we all reach a point where we're ready to take our music beyond the practice room, but as one of Laurel's students recently asked: "What ...

The question posed was “How do I gain a local following as an unknown musician/band?”

Gaining a following takes time. A few more mailing list signups and social media likes and follows can be a good night. There aren't any quick tickets to fame, ...

Whether you’re a musician for hire, or want to book one for your upcoming wedding, corporate event, birthday party, or other engagement, it's important to make sure expectations are clear at the time of booking. Although it might feel quite formal, ...

With the start of the rainy season here in California, our wedding season has come to a close. This has caused me to reflect on some of the unusual music requests I received this year and was able to add to my repertoire. Let’s face it, some music ...