Prepping For A Performance – Part 7: The Compensation

Lastly, get paid. This sounds simple, but it’s important. And you’d be surprised how difficult this part can be. For musicians, it’s not common to get paid before you do the work. Therefore, you’ll probably have to type up and send an invoice. There is a myriad of ways to transfer payment such as: direct deposit, PayPal, Western Union, cash, or “the check is in the mail.” Keep track of all outstanding payments because certain people will space out and forget.

I hope this gives you a brief look into what I do to prepare for a performance. You’ll find that most pro drummers out there have a similar approach and work ethic. And keep in mind this sports quote: “Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong.”

*thanks to Kevin Stevens and Stewart Jean from Musicians Institute for the additional help.

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