The Band of One podcast by Riley Wilson was created to help anyone interested in becoming a solo performer, DJ or entertainer, do so with a minimum of hassle and a maximum of success. I share my experience of 50 years of paid gigs as well as those who have also done the same in different markets. My websites- www.guitarmadesimpler.com www.wrileywilson.com www.facebook.com/GuitarMadeSimpler www.linkedin.com/wrileywilson

In Band of One Podcast Two, I’ll explain basic marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to look at what you do for best results. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and an established voice talent since 1997. My websites- www.guitarmadesimpler.com www.wrileywilson.com www.facebook.com/GuitarMadeSimpler www.linkedin.com/wrileywilson

How does a solo performer land that first gig? Here’s more actionable advice, more marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and an established voice talent since 1997. My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com

Here is my first of two interviews with singer/songwriter/guitarist Yancey Stevens. He talks about gigging since 5th grade and his life as a professional working musician and solo performer. The Band of One podcast by Riley Wilson was created to help anyone interested in becoming a solo performer, DJ or entertainer, do so with a minimum of hassle and a maximum of success. I share my experience of 50 years of paid gigs as well as those who have also done the same in different markets. My websites- www.guitarmadesimpler.com www.wrileywilson.com www.facebook.com/BandofOnepodcast www.facebook.com/guitarmadesimpler www.linkedin.com/wrileywilson

It's time to talk money- more actionable advice, more marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and an established voice talent since 1997. My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com Thanks for listening! My website has more info here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com. Get in touch today. Support the show My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast

What kind of equipment do you need for solo gigs? Can you use your existing setup? Where do you get this stuff and what should you avoid? Here's more actionable advice, more marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and an established voice talent since 1997. My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast Support the show My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast

Are there things I should or should not do on a solo gig? YES! This episode is all about protocol and how to avoid doing things to sabotage your success. The Band of One podcast by Riley Wilson was created to help anyone interested in becoming a solo performer, DJ or entertainer, do so with a minimum of hassle and a maximum of success. I share my experience of 50 years of paid gigs as well as those who have also done the same in different markets. My websites- https://bandofonepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ www.guitarmadesimpler.com www.wrileywilson.com www.facebook.com/GuitarMadeSimpler www.linkedin.com/wrileywilson

Agents? Online or brick and mortar? Local or national? Maybe all of the above! Here's more actionable advice, more marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and an established voice talent since 1997. Support the show My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast

Who is John Byron Haynie and can he help me succeed as a Solo performer? Heck, yeah! This is my first of a two-part series of interviews with Byron, a very successful solo guitarist vocalist based in Texas. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and a voice talent since 1997. Support the show Support the show My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast

Part Two of my interview with John Byron Haynie includes travel tips, logistics, equipment, late night food and much more! Here's more actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and an established voice talent since 1997. My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast Support the show My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast

What's in a website? Does a solo performer benefit from having one? What do I include in a web page? The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and an established voice talent since 1997. Support the show My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast

Who is David and is his counsel worth a Fortune? Is this podcast going to help me have a better solo or small music show? 10-4, good buddy! The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and a voice talent since 1997. Support the show My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast

Can David help me earn a Fortune with my very own solo act? He certainly can! Here's part two of my wide reaching conversation with guitarist/vocalist/solo entertainer David Fortune. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and a voice talent since 1997. Support the show My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast

“Feed your head.” No, I’m not talking about the Jefferson Airplane. In Podcast 15, we'll discuss the mental side of performing in general and solo performing in particular. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and a voice talent since 1997. Support the show My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast

You can accomplish amazing things with a great work ethic. Need proof? Here’s Part 1 of my interview with solo performer/agent/author Michael Edwin Q. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and a voice talent since 1997. Support the show My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast

Going from performing solo to booking agent to best selling author? You're kidding, right? Not at all! Here’s Part 2 of my interview with solo performer/agent/author Michael Edwin Q. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and a voice talent since 1997. Support the show My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast

Can an award winning producer, performer and songwriter leave it behind for a successful solo career? Yes! Here's part one of my comprehensive two part interview with North Carolina and South Carolina Beach music Hall of Famer Freddy Tripp. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and a voice talent since 1997. Help support the show- https://bandofonepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow the show on its Facebook page here- www.facebook.com/bandofonepodcast

Songwriting, DAW's, solo bookings and more are all covered in my second interview with Carolinas Beach Music award winner Freddy Tripp. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and a voice talent since 1997. I'll share my 50 years+ experience along with that of other performers who've done the same thing elsewhere. My goal is to help you have greater musical and financial success.

The job's not done until the paperwork is finished. Or is it? In Podcast 20, I'll discuss keeping a paper trail and general organizational tips for performing in general and solo performing in particular. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and a voice talent since 1997. I'll share my 50 years+ experience along with that of other performers who've done the same thing elsewhere. My goal is to help you have greater musical and financial success. Support the show My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast

"I've never performed a gig in my life- can I still start a successful solo performer career?" Brad Richard, who did the exact same thing in the upper Midwest, will explain how he did that in the first part of our two part series. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and a voice talent since 1997. I'll share my 50 years+ experience along with that of other performers who've done the same thing elsewhere. My goal is to help you have greater musical and financial success. Support the show My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast

How to develop a solo show from scratch with zero experience? Brad Richard, who did the exact same thing in the upper Midwest, divulges best business tips in the second part of our two part series. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and a voice talent since 1997. I'll share my 50 years+ experience along with that of other performers who've done the same thing elsewhere. My goal is to help you have greater musical and financial success. My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast

Is playing solo a safe way to make a living? Only if you listen and use the concepts I share in this episode! The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and a voice talent since 1997. I'll share my 50 years+ experience along with that of other performers who've done the same thing elsewhere. My goal is to help you have greater musical and financial success.

Can a solo musician play gigs at night while holding down a full time job by day? Michael Swinarski does and he explains this and much more in part 1 of my two part interview with him here. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and a voice talent since 1997. I'll share my 50 years+ experience along with that of other performers who've done the same thing elsewhere. My goal is to help you have greater musical and financial success. My websites explain more here- www.guitarmadesimpler.com and here- www.wrileywilson.com. You can also follow me on my Facebook page here-https://www.facebook.com/BandofOne podcast