A year ago I wrote a series called Piano Bar Primers and in Piano Bar Primer IV I encouraged new players to “get in front of people” and think about the money later on. In today’s economy and the way things are going with entertainment serious players and bands have to make their own way. [...]

Now, you are ready to take your kits around to the lounges. If you have an agency with the band you are with ask them about the solo market. With the downturn in band venues a lot of previously band-only agents are working the lounge beat too. The best agent to see is the one [...]