D.I.Y. Promotions Music Careers Options Guide

Music Careers Options

Sideman - Instrumentalists, Singers

Description: Playing music as a "hired gun" for other artists in a live setting
Working under pressure and deadlines
Fitting in with a group of players who are already established
Playing parts exactly as recorded on an album.
Being called upon to mimic the stylings of other players
Being able to duplicate another player's tone

Requirements:

Strong musicianship and creativity
Able to get along with people and network
Ability to blend in with a group of players already accustomed to each other
Dealing gracefully with temperamental artists
No ego trips; supporting the star is the priority.
Have professional-quality equipment
Able to survive the hardships of touring

As in the field of studio session work, it takes a long time to become established enough to be recognized as a player. See notes at bottom of Sessions page.

Related fields: Session Work
Other Options

Multimedia
Product Specialist
Publishing
Session Work

Recording Engineer
Soundman
Teaching
Technician

Top Home Back to Options Your music career

	Description: Playing music as a "hired gun" for other artists in a live setting Working under pressure and deadlines Fitting in with a group of players who are already established Playing parts exactly as recorded on an album. Being called upon to mimic the stylings of other players Being able to duplicate another player's tone
	Requirements: Strong musicianship and creativity Able to get along with people and network Ability to blend in with a group of players already accustomed to each other Dealing gracefully with temperamental artists No ego trips; supporting the star is the priority. Have professional-quality equipment Able to survive the hardships of touring