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Learn how to plan a tour for your band in this free video by a professional touring musician.
There are 20 videos in this series:
Learn what questions to ask before touring and how to best prepare for going on tour with your band in this free video.
Learn how to book shows for a tour using a booking agent in this free video on music business.
Learn how book shows for a music tour without a booking agent in this free video on music business.
Learn how to develop a business plan before touring with a band in this free video on music business.
Learn how to put together a press kit and an electronic press kit in this free video on music business.
Learn how to map out a tour for a band in this free video on music business.
Learn all about appearance agreements and tour riders in this free video on music business.
Learn how to schedule a tour for band in this free video on music business.
Learn how to promote a tour with the internet and posters in this free video on music business.
Learn what equipment a band needs before going on tour in this free video on music business
Learn the benefits of flying and the benefits of driving on tour with a band in this free video on music business.
Learn how to pay for a tour with a band using a band credit card in this free video on music business.
Learn what to do with a stage plot and how to hire a sound guy for a tour in this free video on music business.
Learn how to set up an email list while on tour with a band in this free video on music business.
Learn how to set up merchandise for touring with a band in this free video on music business.
Get some tips on how to maintain good relationships with band members on tour in this free video on music business.
Learn how to deal with crooked venues when touring on the road in this free video on music business.
Learn how to be flexible and deal with problems on tour with a band in this free video on music business.
Learn how to prepare a band for a second tour in this free video on music business.
Learn how to keep momentum and book shows between touring in this free video on music business.
Sex, Drugs, and Rock n Roll! That is the mantra and dream of every musician, whether they are a junior higher with their Peavey rig in a garage, or a band of thirty year olds walking into Capitol Records to sign a five album contract. In the back of almost every musician's mind is the hope that one day they might be rockstars. However, a lot of musicians don't understand the hard work that goes into becoming a rockstar. Nobody dreams about the tire blowouts in the middle of Kansas or sleeping in the van for the third night in a row. Nobody expects playing shows for nobody in a town you've never been in. But its all part of it. Touring is hardwork, so let the experts at Expert Village help guide you on the path to stardom!
In this free video series, watch as professional touring musician Jerimae Yoder teaches how to plan a tour with a band. Learn useful information like how to prepare for a tour, how to book shows with or without a booking agent, how to develop a business plan, how to put together a press kit and an EPK, how to map out a tour, how to promote your band, how to make a stage plot, how to write an appearance agreement and a tour rider, what equipment is needed for touring, pro's an con's of flying instead of driving, and how to sell merchandise. Touring can be hard, but its a necessary step for building a career in music. So watch these videos and get ready to hit the road and change the world with rock!
Jerimae Yoder Jerimae Yoder began his musical journey in Northern Indiana and began writing music at the age of 15. He decided to pursue a career in music after receiving two coveted music awards his Sr. year in High School and a scholarship to study music at Vincennes University. After spending over 10 years recording home demo’s, his 2005 EP “Personal Revolution” helped earn him a deal with an Indie label with national distribution and promotion. Jerimae’s touring schedule has taken him form Portland, OR to Jacksonville, FL and from Beaumont, TX to the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, MI with over 150 shows in the past 2 1/2 years.dkdk
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