A Guide To Being a Successful Sideman

Advice from the musicians that back your favorite artists.

A Guide To Being a Successful Sideman

 
Preparing for Tour with an Independent Musician

Preparing for Tour with an Independent Musician

Traveling can be a big part of a sideman gig. Drummer Elliot Jacobson prepares you for the road, from learning the music to living with your bandmates.

5 Tips to Keep Your Gig

5 Tips to Keep Your Gig

Once you’ve landed a job as a sideman, do you have what it takes to keep it? Bassist Trevor Coen shares 5 tips to become a reliable bandmate.

Learning Music Quickly and Efficiently

Learning Music Quickly and Efficiently

To make a living as a sideman, musicians must constantly learn new material. Here, veteran sideman and guitarist Matt Baldoni describes his method to the rest of us.