Performing Popular Music

David Cashman is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Popular Music at Southern Cross University, and a working pianist. David's research area is live music, with a particular emphasis on regional music and live music and tourism. As a pianist, David has performed all over the world, worked on cruise ships, and remains an active performer in Sydney and on regional and international tours. Waldo Garrido is a Lecturer in Contemporary Music at Western Sydney University. He is a well-known bassist, composer, and producer. Waldo has produced two solo albums and has had two radio hits in his native Chile. As a songwriter, he is currently signed to BMG. Waldo researches and writes on the music of Chile and on the migrant experience of Syrian musicians in Berlin.

Introduction


Section 1 - Creating Memorable Performances


1. What Makes a Performance Memorable?


2. Creating Memorable Live Performances


3. The Role of Personal Practice in Preparing for Your Performance


4. Rehearsing in a Group


5. Your Audience


6. Working as a Musician


Section 2 - Making the Money: The Business of the Live Music Industry


7. The Players in the Live Music Industry


8. Earning an Income in the Live Music Industry


9. Planning Your Product


10. Technology and Live Performance


11. Getting the Gigs: Promotion, Travel, Contracts, and Talking Business


12. The Unwritten Rules of Music Performance


Conclusion


Glossary


Bibliography


Index