Summary: [su_spacer]<br> In this episode, you’ll learn:<br> • How to start your own house concerts. <br> • Why house concert tours earn more income than traditional touring<br> • Misconceptions a potential host might have and how to overcome them<br> • Who to impress if you want to build momentum, quickly<br> • Why a house concert requires ZERO promotion<br> • Why her E-mail list is her most valuable asset<br> • Finding the right hosts<br> • Creating the ideal performance space<br> • Helping your hosts put together their invite lists<br> • Setup and flow<br> • Gathering donations<br> <a style="color: #669933; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/musicianmonster/MMP004.mp3" target="_blank">Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer.</a><br> While reading Shannon’s book, I was blown away by the process of putting together a house concert and by how practical it is! If you are interested in learning more about it, I encourage you to read her book<br> <a style="color: #669933; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://amzn.to/1H0ADCU" target="_blank">No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour (And How You Can Too)</a>.<br> <a href="https://musicianmonster.com/store/"></a><br> [su_spacer]<br> Some of the topics covered in Shannon’s Book:<br> • How to build an itinerary using your existing email list and social media relationships<br> • How to focus your audience and maximize your show’s intimacy and connectivity<br> • How best to pace the evening to maximize guests’ experience (and your income!)<br> • How to partner with your host for a financially successful event<br> • Specific equipment recommendations and how-tos<br> • How to create awareness, maximize your effectiveness, and make more money<br> • How to set yourself up for a successful event by guaranteeing “critical mass”<br> Shannon Curtis has a new album releasing June 16th. I encourage you to check out on of the featured tracks, <a style="color: #669933; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://youtu.be/sVYh6UbbbO8" target="_blank">I Know I Know</a>. The message and meaning behind the song, at least in my opinion, is a testament to the “why” behind her success. <a style="color: #333333; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://youtu.be/sVYh6UbbbO8" target="_blank">It’s worth checking out</a>!<br> [su_spacer]<br> Useful links:<br> <br> • <a style="color: #669933; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://amzn.to/1Jss6Js" target="_blank">Shannon’s book (Kindle/paperback)</a> *2014<br> • <a style="color: #669933; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://amzn.to/1H0ADCU" target="_blank">Shannon’s book (Paperback)</a> *2015<br> • <a style="color: #669933; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://shannoncurtis.net/" target="_blank">shannoncurtis.net</a><br> • <a style="color: #669933; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://shannoncurtis.net/community/" target="_blank">shannoncurtis.net/community</a><br> • <a style="color: #669933; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://youtu.be/sVYh6UbbbO8" target="_blank">I Know I Know video</a><br> • <a style="color: #669933; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://iknowiknow.me/" target="_blank">Iknowiknow.me</a><br> • <a style="color: #669933; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://shannoncurtis.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">Upcoming tour dates</a><br> [su_spacer]<br> Thanks for Listening!<br> Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!<br> If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post.<br> Also, please <a style="color: #333333;" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-musician-monster-podcast/id977804195" target="_blank">leave an honest review for The ...</a>
