Backstage Notes

Advice and insights for musicians, crew and entertainment pros, from Jim Norris.
Band playing on a club stage in front of a crowd
How to Get More Gigs
Talent alone doesn't fill a calendar. Here's how working musicians make themselves easy to book, build the relationships that lead to more dates, and keep getting called back. Read more...
People chatting and mingling at a warmly lit indoor event
Networking Tips for Musicians and Crew
In the entertainment business, who you know really does matter. Here's how musicians and crew can build genuine connections that lead to work, without feeling like a salesperson. Read more...
Drummer performing on stage under intense concert lights
How to Own the Stage When You're Not the Front Person
The singer gets the spotlight, but the audience is watching the whole band. Here's how drummers, bass players, keyboard players and guitarists can own their part of the stage. Read more...