First-Call Musician: Musical Director Chris Snowden Shares How to Get and Keep Great Gigs
This sought-after bassist and musical director who has played for such stars as Brian McKnight, Ruben Studdard, Kelly Price, Dave Koz, and a host of high-level acts, explains the key characteristics, qualities and skills you must embrace if you want to consistently grow as both a musician and a person of character.
What's harder: getting a great gig as a musician - or keeping it?
In a competitive and often cut-throat music industry, some musicians feel that it's impossible to find well-paying, quality musical opportunities.
But Chris Snowden, bassist and musical director who has played for such stars as Brian McKnight, Ruben Studdard, Kelly Price, Dave Koz, and a host of high-level acts, has the answers to this riddle.
With years of experience working his way into the 'first-call' territory as a musical director and musician, he shares the key characteristics, qualities and skills you must embrace if you want to consistently grow as both a musician and a person of character.
If you enjoyed this, check out Chris' first appearance on the podcast:
EP 157 How To Earn Trust as a Pro in the Music Industry with Chris Snowden, Bassist
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Christian Snowden
Bass Player, MD, producer and composer who has worked with Dave Koz, the SOS Band, MC Lyte, Eric Darius, Jeffery Osbourne, Kelly Price, Brian McKnight
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