Going traveling gives you the opportunity to appreciate art and culture in a completely different setting. When you have a gift that you want to share with the world, you can take inspiration from the nomadic artists out there, like musicians who have traveled the globe feeding their minds and entertaining the masses. So many people pack an acoustic guitar like Woody Guthrie and head out there across the heartlands or further, and it's something you can do too. But what are the best ways to mix your love of music and gigging with the traveling bug? And is it possible to earn any money while you are at it?
Get a Product
This is one of the things that we may not necessarily consider when we are traveling further afield. You may want to rock up to open mic nights, and hopefully, take a bit of money away with you. But when you turn up to a lot of these places, you'd be surprised how many of the more reputable open mic nights would expect you to have some sort of product ready. This means you may want to think about creating the whole package before you set off. These days, it's more than easy to achieve—especially with audio visualizer maker programs where you can add visuals to your music and send it to promoters.
Promote Yourself
Use your social media as much as you can. When you are traveling from place to place and you plan on visiting as many countries as possible, get savvy with your marketing!
Pack Light
It sounds obvious but if you are looking for a massive adventure, and you just want to follow your creative ambitions, it's important to pack light. You could very well find yourself zigzagging around the globe but you've got to think about the practicalities. Always take the opportunity to book into a hostel wherever you go, so you've got somewhere to stay. You may very well find yourself socializing with other musicians until 3 or 4 in the morning, but always make sure you've got everything secure. Even something like a padlock on your suitcase can give you additional peace of mind.
Create a Rhythm
Traveling is not easy when it's just you. But when you've got a plan in place it's important to stick to it as best as you can. When you are going from town to town and country to country, looking for the next place will keep your focus. But also think about the fact that you may be tempted to veer off course. Planning before you go, especially when it comes to finding the most reputable promoters and gigs, will give you a far better opportunity to find your feet.
It's one of those aspects of traveling that we all wish we were able to do. The idea of that traveling troubadour is an incredibly romantic notion. But if you are one of the lucky people that have the ability to play a tune, it's not just a fantastic opportunity to promote yourself around the world, but you can also make many friends along the way.
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