Cruise line talent agency seeking musicians

By David J. Hahn
New York, NY

I just wanted to make CCSM and MW readers aware of this post I found on NYC’s Craigslist from Landau Music (a talent agency for cruise musicians). I don’t have personal experience with Landau, but it’s worth checking into if you are looking for work. Thanks! – Dave.

We are currently hiring the following acts to be booked on a 5-star Cruise Line:

string quartets
pianist/vocalists
guitarist/vocalists
party bands
ball room bands

If interested please respond with: resume, repertoire, video samples (must have) and availability.

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We are also hiring the following musicians to perform in the pit orchestra on board a 5-Star Cruise Ship:

*Guitar
*Keys
*Trombone
*Trumpet
*Bass
*Drums
*Saxophone (clarinet & flute double)

-Contracts are 6 months continuous and offer shared cabins.
-Room, Food & Travel are FREE
-Destinations include the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Australia, South America, Australia, Baltic and more!
-Musicians must be excellent sight readers and big band experience is preferred
-You MUST be able to play with a click-track and perform in the evening, a piece or chart given to you that morning.

If interested please respond with: resume, experience, and availability.

Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Clint Atkinson
Landau Music, Inc.
310.868.2590 fax
www.landaumusic.com
landaumusic.clint@gmail.com

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David J. Hahn is a music director and pianist in New York City. He co-founded MusicianWages.com with Cameron Mizell in 2008. His writing have been published in the International Musician, union trade papers and featured on the Huffington Post and About.com. Find out more at his website and follow him on Twitter.
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Is this the same landau management that manages bruce springteen? Because if so I’ve worked with them, and they’re great!

Lorenzo Wolff
2/25/2009

I have worked with a guy hired through Landau, they seem good. The name pops up a lot with guys on ships…

Steve
2/25/2009

I’m soon to audition for Pro Ship but Landau seems to be in L.A. where I am. Anybody else have experiences with them besides the 2 posts above. Thanks.

Chris
2/28/2009

if anyone can help me get on the cruise ships.I would be most greatful. I do a one man smooth band kinda thing. I have been playing piano gigs for years and also a steady for about ten years at a italian resturante in virginia beach va. the economy is soft and they can’t or won’t afford my salary anymore . I have many skill in entertainment please try me. Robbin King

Robbin King
7/14/2009

hey david i read alot of your work about cruise ship very good work my name is desmond francis i am from the caribbean island of antigua wi i am a musican looking for a job for my band i have a four members band we play different style of music.

desmond francis
8/20/2009

Hello. My name is Augustus. Am from Kenya. I hold a bachelors degree in Music education. I have however been playing in 5 star hotels as a pianist. I once worked in a small ship as a pianist with my jazz band of guys and one lady singer.We do alot of traditional jazz, and afro-fusion jazz. WE are among the top jazz bands in Kenya. Am now looking for a job in a cruise ship anywhere in the world. I have demo cds and my cv ready.Anyone know where I can land something? Thanks. Augustus +254-722-415465

Augustus Muli
2/3/2010

Hey Augustus – thanks for writing. Sounds like you’d be a good candidate for ships. I wish I could help. There might be some European talent agencies that could help you. Otherwise – have you tried submitting your stuff directly to cruise lines?

David J. Hahn
2/4/2010

Hi David
Could you give me some info how to get a job on any cruise ship??
We are String Quartet

Lucas
8/17/2010
David J. Hahn
8/18/2010

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