As musicians, we play because we love to play, and it’s an honor to be able to do that. But that’s not the only reason… and some gigs can feel pretty lonely, even if you’re surrounded by a crowd or fellow musicians. Dave and Paul start this episode thinking they have a few different topics to discuss – and they do – but in the end it all comes back to the same thing: loneliness and how to avoid it. Well, there is ONE topics that doesn’t fit into that theme, and that’s the topic of how much to charge for your gigs and your merchandise. Listen for some essential lessons that your two favorite weekend warriors have learned this week. Chapters/Timestamps 00:00:00 Gig Gab 151 – Monday, January 29, 2018 00:01:26 Bruno Mars 00:03:04 TAMI Shows 00:04:47 Multiple songs by the same band 00:07:46 Gigs for enjoyment, or gigs for a living 00:10:39 Pro vs. Amateur: Don’t Muck Up the Payscale 00:13:40 Asking for more money 00:17:36 The Frustration of Missing Measures 00:21:12 Getting up to speed with (almost) no charts! 00:24:25 Ticket prices – variable wins. Also merchandise. 00:27:38 The science of pricing 00:30:43 The Psychological Difference Between Tipping and Paying 00:32:19 Knowing your Locale 00:33:00 Pay what you want when you leave? 00:34:24 Playing just to sell merch 00:35:50 The Solo Mentality 00:37:46 In the way Wallpaper 00:40:06 Learning to focus when there’s no crowd 00:40:31 Learn your strengths… then exploit them! 00:43:29 It’s not always about you 00:46:10 Owning the Loneliness… and Maximizing it! 00:49:01 GG Outtro The post The Loneliness Component – Gig Gab Podcast 151 appeared first on Gig Gab.