“The music business is really the people business and contacting ADs in person is the way to go”.

“If you are confident in your skills... just offer a single free performance to a few places”.

Two great ideas. My line: (Sales pitch) I know it’s difficult to pay for something you have not heard, so I would like to play without charging you. When do you have an open time?

I just want my foot in the door; the rest is easy. If you are good then you use the place you are playing in as your recommendation.

Years ago when my band needed more work one of the band members and I would spend some time knocking on doors. The numbers game rarely fails.

Readers Digest had an article – it said that 10% of the people out there were crazy. There you have it – there will be one out of every ten that will hire you. (aaaaaah)

John C.