Category: The Essentials
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Never Miss Bus Call
The next 11 episodes of Don’t Shit On The Bus’ theme is Never Miss Bus Call. Much like The Essential’s theme – Don’t Shit On The Bus – there is more to it than * just* never missing a bus call. What is Bus Call? Bus Call refers to the time you must be on…
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Touring Etiquette and Don’t Be A Dick
If you have made it this far, you probably understand the basics of *what* goes on, on tour. How just as importantly – and maybe even more important, is the how. WE have talked about this before, and we will talk about it again. It doesn’t just matter that you are getting a job done…
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Getting Hired and Paid to Tour
Getting on tour is one thing – getting on tour and getting paid is a whole different thing. I mean, of course, we all want to get paid for what we love to do. But touring requires that you get on the road and start learning by doing. If I could teach you everything from…
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A Day In The Life Of Being On Tour
A lot goes on during a day of being on tour. Everyone is working hard, working constantly, and most importantly – working together. Tour is a big traveling organism that only flows if everyone is working together. But what does everyone do? And when and where do they do it? A Typical Day On Tour…
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The Different Ways of Traveling On Tour
The artist you are working for on tour determines the way you go about traveling for the tour. If they are a prominent artist, you will be traveling a lot nicer than a small artist. However, nicer does not always mean better. For example, on a bus tour, you get to sleep every night –…
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How To Start Getting Real Life Experience
Getting real-life experience in the Music Industry is the key to starting the snowball effect that will eventually get you hired as a crew member with a band. I am sure everyone has heard the following line. We want to hire you, but what experience do you have? And then thought to themselves – Well,…
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Networking In The Music Industry
Networking is the most important part of the music industry – and maybe even life. You should probably read How to Win Friends and Influence People. It is a classic for a reason. But if you want to learn some networking skills that apply specifically to the music industry – we got you. Networking Defined …
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The Pros and Cons of Touring
When you’re touring, you’re on the clock 24/7. The work can seem unrelenting at times, but the experience will mold you into a stronger, adaptable, and considerate individual. On tour, the highs are high, and the lows exist too, but all experience those lows, and the community of support that goes with the touring profession…
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Touring 101 – What Is Touring And How Do I Do It?
Touring with musicians is a tremendous challenge and a true test of endurance, but also one of the most rewarding experiences. Since you’re constantly traveling, the job requires long hours and daily duties to be performed in and adapted to new environments every day. It can get tricky and complicated fast, so it’s essential to…
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Welcome to Don’t Shit On The Bus with Adam Elmakias & Neil Westfall
Welcome to the Don’t Shit On The Bus Podcast! We are happy you are here. Our goal is to get you from the couch to the tour bus, so stick with us and we will teach you everything we know about being successful on tour. Why Don’t Shit On The Bus? This rule’s literal meaning…
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