The Gigging Musician Podcast
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The Gigging Musician Podcast

by Jared Judge

Playing music for live audiences is one of the most rewarding things on the planet. In this podcast, we dissect everything that goes into being a successful gigging musician.

100 episodes
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1
From 9-to-5 to $10K in Gigs: How One Harpist Is Building a Full-Time Music Career
30:31 Mar 18, 2026
2
From $100K to $500K: How One Musician Built a Thriving Event Business Without Social Media or Luck
31:41 Mar 18, 2026
3
Why Marketing Yourself as a High-End Service Changes Everything
14:30 Jan 15, 2026
4
Why High-End Gigs Saved My Cat's Life
11:35 Jan 5, 2026
5
Stronger in the Shadows: Raising Your Rates and Owning the Business of Music
13:13 Oct 31, 2025
6
Why More Gigs Aren’t the Answer: How to Scale Your Music Career Smarter
13:52 Oct 31, 2025
7
Merch, Mindset & Monetization: Bridging the Gap Between Gigging and Fanbase-Building
48:25 Oct 17, 2025
8
How One Awful Gig Turned Into a Life-Changing Call
15:56 Aug 26, 2025
9
The Art of the Follow-Up: How I Got on a Venue’s Preferred Vendor List
9:53 Aug 26, 2025
10
Why Wedding Gigs Are the Best Training for Corporate Events
9:51 Aug 26, 2025
11
How Helping Event Planners Can Help You Get More Gigs (and Why Most Musicians Miss This)
12:05 Jul 26, 2025
12
Wealth Denotes Speed: How Raising My Rates Changed Everything
15:18 Jul 26, 2025
13
Why I Charge $1,500+ for a One-Hour Gig (And Why You Should Too)
14:20 Jul 26, 2025
14
Why I Charged $1,000 for an Acoustic Gig—and You Should Too
10:14 Jul 3, 2025
15
Why I Played This Gig for Free—And Would Do It Again
8:17 Jul 3, 2025
16
How to Confidently Play Weddings (and Why Cocktail Hours Are the Easiest High-Paying Gigs)
11:51 Jul 3, 2025
17
The Funnel That Pays My Bills: How I Book High-End Gigs Without Agents or Gig Apps
13:22 Jul 3, 2025
18
Banned from GigSalad?! Why Diversifying Your Gig Sources Matters More Than Ever
9:45 Jul 3, 2025
19
Why Leading with Price Could Be Killing Your Gigs
20:20 Apr 22, 2025
20
Back-to-Back High-End Gigs, Buc-ee’s Pit Stops & Building Strategic Partnerships
12:31 Apr 22, 2025
21
The Full Blueprint: How to Launch Your High-End Gigging Career in 2025
11:19 Apr 22, 2025
22
How Helping Event Planners Can Help You Get Booked
12:05 Apr 22, 2025
23
Kicking Off Wedding Season… and Witnessing a DJ Disaster
13:59 Apr 22, 2025
24
Making 2025 Your Year of High-End Gigs: Reflect, Refocus, and Rise
11:37 Jan 20, 2025
25
From Fear to Flourishing: Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone to Book More Gigs
12:46 Jan 18, 2025
26
Scam Alert: How to Spot and Avoid Fake Gig Inquiries
11:55 Jan 16, 2025
27
The Power of Strategic Free Gigs: Unlocking High-End Opportunities
12:47 Dec 20, 2024
28
Revolutionizing Strings: Mark Wood on Innovation, Business, and Breaking Boundaries
58:54 Dec 18, 2024
29
Breaking Barriers: Drew Alexander Ford on Redefining the Music Industry
49:59 Dec 16, 2024
30
From Bass to Solo Act: Steve Lyon’s Journey to High-End Gigs
36:50 Dec 13, 2024
31
How Jenny Peters Built Chicago Elegant Piano and Booked Her First Gig
35:00 Dec 6, 2024
32
How to Book High-End Gigs Through Venue Tours and Strategic Sponsorships
15:38 Nov 22, 2024
33
Getting Paid What You’re Worth: Booking High-End Gigs and Smart Relationship Building
15:09 Nov 19, 2024
34
5 Gigs, One Weekend: Booking High-End Events and Building Relationships in the Music Industry
18:41 Nov 14, 2024
35
Why Most Musicians Struggle to Make Real Money (And How to Break the Cycle)
12:20 Nov 12, 2024
36
Get Featured on The Gigging Musician Podcast: Share Your Story & Amplify Your Reach!
7:20 Nov 7, 2024
37
Landing High-Paying Gigs: Breaking $3K Solo Performances & Booking Holiday Shows
11:22 Nov 5, 2024
38
Navigating Gig Challenges and Maximizing Opportunities at High-End Events
10:20 Oct 31, 2024
39
New Gear, Big Gigs, and Building Corporate Event Connections
12:16 Oct 29, 2024
40
Building Relationships and Delivering Excellence at High-End Gigs
15:16 Oct 24, 2024
41
Navigating Gig Challenges and Thriving Under Pressure
12:50 Oct 22, 2024
42
Facing Challenges in the Music Industry: Sponsorship Struggles and Breaking Through
15:44 Oct 17, 2024
43
Why Marketing is Key to Unlocking High-End Gigs for Musicians
23:33 Oct 15, 2024
44
Farmers Markets, First Gigs, and Staying Power: Building Connections Beyond the Stage
14:37 Oct 10, 2024
45
Adventures in Aspen: Wedding Gigs, Fair Performances, and Finding Your Niche
15:01 Oct 8, 2024
46
Mastering Product-Market Fit: Tailoring Your Music for High-End Gigs
13:21 Oct 3, 2024
47
Booking More Gigs by Creating Strategic Opportunities: Live Showcases and Sponsorships
18:56 Oct 1, 2024
48
Mastering Live Performance: How to Elevate Your Gigs with DJ Collaborations
12:36 Sep 26, 2024
49
Maximizing Gig Opportunities: How National Conferences Can Boost Your Music Career
11:17 Sep 24, 2024
50
Elevate Your Music Brand: How to Continuously Improve Your Marketing and Content
10:06 Sep 19, 2024
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