The day has finally arrived!

Today's episode is part one of a two-part event, in which we take a deep dive into the gear needed to be successful in this industry. We cover the core essentials instruments, speakers, mixers, and cables. You won't want to miss a minute of this episode. Check out the episode notes below for direct links to all of the gear discussed in the show, and stick around for part 2 dropping next Thursday.

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*Episode Notes:

QSC Speakers - https://www.qsc.com/solutions-products/loudspeakers/portable/powered/portable-pa/k2-series/

Sm58 mic - https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58

Furman surge protector - https://furmanpower.com/compact-power-120v/

Gaffers tape - https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Gaffer-Power-Non-Reflective-Multipurpose/dp/B00GZE3UJ8

On todays episode of The Mercenary Musician Podcast, we delve into the ideal conditions for the city, region and venue. We cover everything from touristy and coastal regions to mecca and non-mecca cities. What inclusions and red flags to look for when choosing a venue, and how to better identify what venue works best for you. 

*Course Notes:

Big shoutout to Keefe Klug @Keefeklugmusic check out his page, and show him some love!

***Get in touch with both Peter and Chad by emailing them at [email protected] and [email protected]

Today we’re discussing things Peter wished he would have known when initially starting out in the music industry. We will be covering material that will help you tremendously when just starting out.

Make sure to drop a like and subscribe, and if you have any questions or comments, we encourage you to leave them in the comments section, or email Peter and Chad at [email protected] and [email protected]. 

*Episode Notes:

Seth Godin book - The Practice: Shipping Creative Work https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Shipping-Creative-Work/dp/0593328973

Chord Chart App - UltimateGuitar: Chords & Tabs (search in the app/google play store)

Today we’re taking a broad overview of general mindsets and concepts to help cover musicians make more money, book more and better gigs, understand their value, and run a better business.

*Episode Notes:

Atomic Habits by: James Clear (Book on the benefit of Habits)

Audible.com (Audio books/podcasts)

Chord Chart App - UltimateGuitar: Chords & Tabs (search in the app/google play store)

Essay “A thousand true fans” - https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/

Welcome to the first official Mercenary Musician Podcast. Today we will be discussing what the Mercenary Musician Podcast is, and what you can expect to learn from listening to the show. If you're currently a skilled musician looking to monetize your talents, this is the show for you.