Word of mouth is the best way for your band to attract more people to come see you live. If your live shows are memorable, people will share their experience with others online. You can prepare for your gigs by preparing in the following areas. peepshow
You can prepare for gigs by focusing on your ability to play your songs consistently well. Practice your songs in many different environments and situations to improve your ability to play them consistently. Practice your songs while standing, walking, under a flashlight (if you have one), talking, or without looking at the guitar while your friends listen, etc. Practice playing well in all scenarios is key. This will enhance your performance on the stage.
Your band should not be focusing solely on correctly playing the songs during rehearsals. Your band mates who cannot perform the songs perfectly before rehearsals begin should be sent home to study the songs. When he/she can do the song correctly, you can bring them back to band rehearsals. Band practice isn’t about holding people’s hands through learning songs that should have been done at home. To help a band member who is struggling to learn the songs, you could meet up with them alone. If the problem is persistent, you may have to replace the band member for someone more capable (or less lazy) if it is so. Band rehearsals should revolve around the band playing the songs tight, matching dynamic levels and developing great stage presence.
You only have 50% of the audience’s attention when you play live. The other half is what they see. Remember that they came to’see’ and ‘hear’ your gig. Lame stage presence is often the reason great’sounding bands’ fail to make it big. huren wien Great stage presence is essential if you want to attract more people to your gigs. Band rehearsals don’t just involve learning to play the songs. Take at least half the rehearsal time for your band to assess your stage presence. (Watch the video and make notes about what you see), then work on improving this aspect of your live performance. A self-analysis is a great way to improve your stage presence skills.