Criterion 7. Hourly rate.
The price, or hourly rate, or whatever you call it, can’t be fixed and can’t be the same for everyone. If everything suits you, it’s worth discussing a customized price with the owner. It’s best to draw up a long-term contract, if possible.
Think about it: you’re playing rock with a five-piece band for $30 an hour. Two hours later, for the same fee, a vocalist comes in and practices, say, vocalises, without using any equipment. Then, a trio of classical guitarists, ready to tear you apart for the works of Paganini, Carcassi, and Carulli, record their masterpieces. Then WHY SHOULD ALL these personalities PAY THE SAME?
It’s worth considering and reaching an agreement with the owner based on your technical capabilities. Just please don’t forget that you need to spend less on turnips than you can earn with them. For each planned performance (one song), you need to have at least three rehearsals (initial, corrective, and dress rehearsals). Therefore, if a rehearsal costs $30 per hour and you rehearse three times a month, then a concert performance of one song should bring in at least $100. You should strive to spend less than 10 percent of your income on rehearsals (rehearsal – $30, concert – $300 and up). If these conditions aren’t available, look for other rehearsal opportunities, preferably completely free ones.
Criterion 8. Equipment and Instruments.
Of course, if you are playing with four people (the classic four), then, if you don’t have or don’t want to carry instruments to the turnip, you need to make sure that you have such instruments. At first, don’t chase after playing cool guitars, expensive drums, or world-famous keyboard manufacturers. You understand that the owners, with such instruments, have every right to raise prices every month, if not more frequently. Such venues are aimed at established and accomplished musicians. No problem, when embarking on a musical journey, you need to be consistent and prudent; then this tactic will quickly take you to the professional level. For now, let’s choose simple instruments and equipment.
Criterion 9. Clients.
So, who else will be rehearsing with you? Ask who is already rehearsing in the space, when they come, how long they play, and who plays. Find out if there’s an opportunity to play with them at a concert, record together, or just hang out and learn. Whether you like it or not, playing in rehearsal rooms will inevitably bring you into contact with different personalities. Who knows, maybe together you’ll find the well-known path to fame faster.
Make a list of all these criteria and go ahead, search for your permanent abode or musical outlet.
And that’s all.
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