14 Ways Musicians Can Increase Their Tips

14 Ways Musicians can increase their tips 14 Ways Musicians can increase their tips I was listening to NPR the other day when he presented a report on the deposit in the catering sector. Who had a list of tips on how wait staff can increase their tips.That me brainstorming and surfing the net for other ideas to strengthen the counseling. This combined with great performance at Renaissance Festivals helped me to develop my list of musicians how to improve their tips.1. Arise from nameToo musicians often forget to be on stage. Remember to tell the audience your band name, but to really increase your advice, you should also submit their own. Let people know that you are a person and you will see more tips.2. Go to the public with a peak jarYou really can not be passive when it comes to advice. You walk the audience with a visual reference that says "Tip Me!" And what will you.3. Meeting with the public in their levelTake time to talk to the audience at their level. Holding a discussion from a stage puts a wall between you and them. So rather than go public and talk with them face to face. Kneel if they are in a table, if you are at eye level. And if you Ayour tip jar with you, you can not just buy a fan, but you can also improve your tips.4. Make your appearance personalWe wear kilts to most of our concerts. A kilt adds a very personal touch you connect to a certain culture and relationships. Of course you do not have to go that route, instead of finding a piece of clothing that reflects your personality and to increase the tips.5. CDIF your recommend you have multiple discs, the public will always ask for your favorite. Tell them what it is. If you have one, you can do the same by recommending other artists that you love. This is a double advantage of helping the public to find the music you love and help your fellow musicians.6. Smile bright, confident smile will bring fans back again and again with great o'big tips.7. Involving the public in the world of music with a joke or gameNext When you're on stage, see what happens when you joke with the audience. Your personality will shine even more and then your tips.8. Chat with fans by the fans nameMusic love nothing more to be recognized by the groups they like. Then do your best to remember their name. They feel more connected to your music and feel like a friend. And these friends of the aim to help courtesy.9. Tap your audienceWhen to socialize with the public, contact (in a non-sexual). Whether you shake hands, pat on the shoulder or back, or simply brushing against them, to expect that staff will increase by 50% of their Councils. It will be your too.10. Use the tip jars with VISA / Mastercard LogoAccording study conducted in restaurants, only to see the logos is enough to entice customers to tip more. I know this sounds crazy, but try. You may be pleasantly surprised by results.11. Give your audience something in return for their love tipPeople feeling like they are for their money. And many people do not understand, you must end bands. Then, give something in return. It could be something as big as an adhesive or magnetic, or as a simple business card that could include a $ 1 CD. Hey or food, what a sweet piece of candy. In any case, this little gift is synonymous results.12 deposit. Draw a pictureOn a similar note, if you give them a business card, draw or make a comment on that. This piece will be more valuable for them and will result in more tips.13. Skip the showWhy wait until the end of the series to seek advice. Sing a song about the deposit, or for the public involved in this process is shouting something. Or offer a price for the first bin. But to integrate into your living room, and it seems you're just begging for money, rather than for pleasure is tip.14. Thanks for your audienceNo concert would be complete without an audience. So, thanks for taking the time to watch you perform. They feel the personal touch and respond when asked money.15. Tipping Bonus Tip: If the change is five dollars, never return to five billion dollars of the bill. Still more than five. This allows the customer to tip with some tickets for the return. It is rarely tip $ 5 and $ 5 for the return of the draft law will be turned off jumps. In general, it is good to get back all those who, if the change is less than $ 8. If you want the customer to have at least two others to be able to restore tip.Bard Marc Gunn Brobdingnagian bards of 1000 has helped musicians to make money with their musical groups through the bards CRIER Music Marketing and Promotion ezine and Texas Musicians' Texas Music Biz Tips. Now you can get personal advice by visiting FREE "how-to" music marketing assistance.No time to visit? Subscribe to the weekly BardsCrier.com distributed for free. Just e-mail subscribe@bardscrier.com