For a musician, touring is the brass ring. It’s the thing that everyone dreams about from the first time they pick up an instrument. But what do you do when you finally get that chance? How do you audition? What kind of chops do you need? What equipment should you bring? How do you prepare for life on the road? Regardless of whether you’re a sideman, solo performer, or member of a band, all of these questions are answered in The Touring Musician’s Handbook.

As a bonus, individual touring musician guides for guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keys, horns and strings as well as interviews with famous and influential touring players are also included. Plus, there’s a DVD-ROM complete with tutorials for preping your gear and your personal luggage for the tour.

The Touring Musician’s Handbook

shows you:

1. ★How to become a touring musician
   

2. ★How much money you can make
   

3. ★The difference between a club and a touring musician
   

4. ★What kind of chops you need
   

5. ★What kind of gear that you’ll need
   

6. ★Everything you need to know about proper touring etiquette
   

7. ★Secrets to auditioning well
   

8. ★How to prepare for a tour
   

9. ★What to look for in a tech
   

10. ★What to expect on the different types of tours
    

11. ★Proven road survival techniques