Episode 48

For this episode I wanted to dive into whether or not learning cover songs specifically if you are in an original project is worth the time and effort?

Over the years I’ve heard many sides and opinions on whether playing cover songs (playing someone else’s song) is worth the time and energy AND if it really even matters?

There are many reasons why it could be a good idea to include a few covers in your set but you could also make the argument that you would rather focus on your music instead of showcasing someone else’s song.

It can be confusing whether or not to play cover songs in your set, especially if you’re just starting out. There’s also a lot of opinions on which cover songs should you play if you decided to include them in your set.

We’re taking a look at these issues and more:)

In This Podcast You Will Learn:

1). Some of the different variables outside of how you feel about playing cover songs that could affect your decision on adding them or not.

2). How the vast amount of cover songs performed on YouTube has changed the landscape and attitudes of what a cover song can do for an artist.

3). Some of the reasons against including them in your set especially when your main focus is getting your original music written and heard.

4). Also, some of the reasons why including some cover songs in your set could be a good idea and how it could help you pull an audience back in to focus on you.

5). If you decide to add covers to your set, when is the best time to include them? The beginning, middle or end? This can vary based on how you want to portray your art.

6). What makes a great choice for a cover song which is going to be unique to each artist and how you can make it more interesting to the listener so it sticks with them longer.

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Thanks for swinging by and listening to this episode. Deciding on whether to incorporate covers into your own set list can be frustrating especially when you are really trying to make a name for yourself and your own music.

Relying too heavily on covers could take away the spotlight from your own music, On the flip side if you find yourself having trouble with pulling people into your own music then a cover might help people get re-focused on what you’re doing.

There is no right or wrong answer here. Just what works best for you.

Til next time, peace n love!

Mike

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