| If you want to build a fan base, then consider giving | | | | possible. Learn some older songs. As a matter of fact |
| your time and talents back to the community you | | | | I found that if you get the band together and |
| live in. There is nothing more satisfying and the | | | | practice the harmonies of the older songs it will go a |
| promotion is unbeatable. Every musician, performer, | | | | long way in improving your overall stage sound. Give |
| songwriter, or band should consider doing community | | | | it a try. |
| service as a way to not only increase their public | | | | Or maybe you can approach a city park official with |
| profile, but also as a way to exercise that one | | | | the idea of a free concert in a city park. You will |
| important part of the music process: The heart. | | | | have to overcome the security issue. Most larger |
| There are many opportunities for the service | | | | cities start thinking of police and ambulance support |
| conscience musician. The first that comes to mind is | | | | and the cost of such services and consequently you |
| nursing homes. The people in nursing facilities are | | | | may run up against a brick wall. However, why not |
| hungry for any activity that comes in from the | | | | drive down the road to a small community and sell |
| outside. Most nursing facilities have someone who is | | | | them on the idea of playing for a Sunday social or |
| in charge of patient activities. Approach these | | | | whatever they want to call it. Always tell them you |
| dedicated people with the idea of an hour of music | | | | are wanting to perform for free as a way to use |
| played either indoors or outdoors if the weather | | | | your talents and resources to help some community |
| permits. Believe me they would love to get the | | | | that may need to raise money. You never know |
| patients outside for an hour. One thing though, do | | | | where you will end up this way. It works. |
| not set up a bunch of loud equipment. Play acoustic if | | | | |