You Can Play. But Can You Get Booked, Get Paid, and Get Asked Back?
Most musicians lose opportunities before they even step on stage. They say the wrong thing to talent buyers. They piss off sound engineers. Nobody buys tickets, They never see their money. They wonder why venues won’t book them again.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
What Every Musician Wishes They Knew Before Their First Gig
“Gigging: The Book” is your insider’s guide to everything that happens around your performance—the business side that no one teaches you.
From booking your first show to collecting every dollar you’re owed, this book arms you with the exact strategies and words that get you:
- Booked more often (and at better venues)
- Paid in full (every single time)
- Respected by everyone from sound engineers to venue owners
- Invited back to the stages that matter
Here’s What You’ll Master:
BOOKING GIGS
- What talent buyers actually look for (it’s not what you think)
- The exact phrases that get you booked—and the ones that kill your chances instantly
- How to pitch yourself like a professional, not an amateur
GETTING PAID
- Never walk away empty-handed again
- Collect your money without awkwardness or conflict
- Understand contracts and negotiate better deals
WORKING WITH VENUES
- Build lasting relationships with venue owners and booking agents
- Know when to enter Battle of the Bands (and when to run the other way)
- What really happens behind the scenes—and how to use it to your advantage
SOUND CHECKS & STAGE PRESENCE
- Get along with the sound engineer (your secret weapon for a great show)
- Why you might not get a soundcheck—and what to do about it
- Avoid the mistakes that get bands blacklisted
PROMOTION & GROWTH
- Get press coverage that actually matters
- Build real fan relationships that fill venues
- Take your band to the next level with proven strategies
Read the book now
Who This Book Is For
✓ New musicians ready to play their first gigs (and avoid expensive mistakes)
✓ Experienced artists tired of the same problems killing their momentum
✓ Any performer who wants to be seen as a professional, not a liability
Real Musicians. Real Results.
“David Barber’s book is an informative, well-written, and helpful guide to new musicians and experienced ones alike. He gives lots of great ways for artists to improve their visibility, get fans to shows and great tips on how to create authentic, lasting relationships with talent buyers and venue owners. Plus, it’s got a great sense of humor to it as well!”
— Nina Storey, Professional Touring Artist
“This book should undoubtedly be put in the hands of every musician aspiring to not only play great gigs, but to be viewed professionally in the whirlwind of an industry.”
— Tim Wenger, Colorado Music Buzz
“I would suggest any inexperienced musician check out Dave’s book. If every young musician did, there would be a lot more successful bands and a lot fewer bored audiences.”
— Paul Epstein, Owner, Twist and Shout
About The Author
David Barber is a battle-tested veteran of the Denver music scene with years in the trenches watching what works—and what gets musicians blacklisted. He’s seen it all: the heroes, the fools, and everything in between. This book distills decades of hard-won wisdom into simple, actionable advice that works in any local music scene.
The Choice Is Yours
Keep making the same mistakes every new musician makes—saying the wrong things, losing money, burning bridges with venues.
Or get the blueprint that changes everything.