How to Make $100 an Hour as a Musician
Make More Money as a Musician.
Overview
In his book “How to Make $100 an Hour as a Musician,” renowned Hello Kitty Drummer Cole Dockter breaks down every aspect of street performing in a concise and easy to follow guide.
He’ll walk you through the process of discovering your act, finding the best locations in your city, and ensuring you're out on the street at the right time. He also covers tons of related street performance topics to up your game and help YOU make more money on the street.
An avid online creator for the past three years, he wraps up the book with an in-depth guide to up your social media game on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
This book is the last ingredient you need to start a full-time musical career pursuing your passion. Approach the street with the confidence of a veteran on your first performance.
Contents
Part 1: The Most Important Factors for Success
Chapter 1: The Act
Chapter 2: Time of Day
Chapter 3: Location
Part 2: Helpful Hints
Clothing & Knowing your Demographic
Following Events
Getting Gig Ready
Avoiding Trouble
Be Engaging
Giving People Merchandise
Parking & Handling Crowds
Permits, Amplification, & Tip Jars
Subways, Photographs, Lighting, & Seasonal Performing
Weather & Other Performers
Overcoming Anxiety & City Experiences
Annual Slow TImes
Holidays
Part 3: Building a Brand & Defining your Career Path
The Common Goal
Facebook
Youtube
Instagram
Last Words of Advice
Exclusive Interviews with other Full-Time Street Musicians
About the Author:
Cole Dockter is a professional freelance drummer from Madison, Wisconsin. Born in 1994, he is an avid YouTube content creator, street musician, studio session drummer, and live performer. Dockter first picked up a pair of sticks as a 13-year-old middle school band student but credits his drumming beginning with the release of the popular 2008 video game, Rock Band 2. He was an active member of the jazz program at The University of Wisconsin – Platteville where he was fortunate enough to receive instruction under Dr. Keith Lienert. After graduation in 2016, Cole decided to pursue a career in music.
Since his leap of faith, Dockter has been featured on viral sites such as Viral Thread, Music Crowns, The Chive, YouFind Music, Drum University, and many others. Dockter’s primary goal is to humor, entertain, and inspire others to pursue their passion in life. He strives to be fluent in many different styles of music and has been focusing on contemporary metal genres as of late.
FAQ
What am I getting?
You will receive a link to download an electronic PDF of the book, and you will get access to two exclusive interviews with other full-time street performers.
Do I need special software to read this book?
No! Your download will be a PDF file, and pretty much all PCs, Macs, and smartphones can handle this file format.
How long is this ebook?
Its length varies depending on your e-reader device and the font size you use, but if you're using the PDF at its default text size, it's 52 pages long.
I've never street performed before. Is this book for me?
Yes! I'll walk you through finding your act to every small detail I've learned about street performing. You can have a huge head start to earning $100/hr.
I'm a street performing veteran. Is this book for me?
Yes! There is knowledge in this guide that will reinforce conclusions you already have or improve an area of your performance that needs work.
I've never heard of Gumroad. Is my payment secure?
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Satisfaction Guarantee
This digital workbook is designed to help you master street performing and help you kickstart your dreams as a full-time musician.
To prove my confidence in the value of this ebook, I am offering a generous 30 day, money back, satisfaction guarantee, just contact me with your order information within 30 days of your purchase. That's it!
There's no hidden small print. If you're unsatisfied with this course for any reason, you will get a refund.
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