In this episode, Bree Noble chats with Tara Brueske, author of the book 20 Must-Have Booking Tips Every Musician Needs. Together, they discuss the essential things involved in booking gigs, from choosing the right place to perform to identifying your target audience. Tara also shares strategies for coming up with the right price for your performance and the best approaches to advertising yourself.

 Tara shares her experiences from early days of playing and composing to her current role as an active educator in voice, piano, performance, and gig acquisition.

The conversation covers:

Tara’s new book, “20 Must Have Booking Tips Every Musician Needs”

Making connections via social media

Strategies for getting gigs and developing educational products

Insights on finding an audience for educational content

Segmenting and serving supporters and customers

Email list engagement and paid social media advertising

Collaborative partnerships with content creators

Practical tips for musicians, including vocal techniques

Tara shares a bit of her story in the music biz from the time she was at Northwestern until her currrent path now. This episode lets her talk about how she sees excellence as part of God's calling on her life!

In this episode of "The Successful Musicians," we have the pleasure of guesting Tara Brueske who believes in the power of authenticity and connection. Tara emphasizes that finding common ground with others, whether it's during the booking process or meeting new people, is essential in establishing meaningful relationships. She shares her insights on how she incorporates her research and personal connections into her approach to booking and cold calling.