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Hiring A Sidewalk Musician For Your Next Event? Here’s What You Need To Know
Hiring A Sidewalk Musician For Your Next Event? Here’s What You Need To Know: A blog about what to consider when hiring a musician for your company. The first step to hiring a sidewalk musician is deciding which type of artist to hire. It is important to understand the difference between a classical performance and […]
Stay Home or Go to the Theater? Here’s What You Should Know
The questions of whether to stay home or go out to see live theater performances can be emotionally fraught. But if you are like most people, you will be able to make a better decision if you first take the time to consider these two issues: First, is it possible that this decision may not […]
10 Things You Should Never Do During Your Nose To Tail Show
If you’re a magician who’s been booked for a “nose to tail show” – that is, the client wants you to be there from the time the guests arrive until the last one leaves – here are ten tips to help you get through the night without losing your mind: 1. DO NOT perform any […]
Why Your Child Should Read Street Signs
Why Your Child Should Read Street Signs Most of us take for granted the ability to read street signs, but for a child with dyslexia, street signs are an obstacle course. And without proper instruction, these obstacles are impossible to overcome. On a recent trip to New York City, my husband and I took our […]
The Benefits of Music on a Busker’s Sales
The benefits of music on a busker’s sales seems to be obvious. However, there is more to it than people just throwing coins into a hat while they listen. As a busker, I have found that the music is not only good for attracting people, but it also has an effect on the mood of […]
Street performers and music artists who use their talent to earn money
For centuries, street performance has been an important way for artists to make money. It is now a popular way for musicians to earn a livelihood, and in many cases it is their primary source of income. While busking has become more common in recent years, the origins of street performance can be traced back […]
Singers Surprise Buskers and It’s Terrifying
Singers Surprise Buskers and It’s Terrifying is a blog about singers surprising buskers that could be used as entertainment on a late night tv show. The idea behind the blog comes from people who are trying to make it in the music world singing while they earn a little money on the street. (This of […]
Venture into the Wild West with Busking. A blog highlighting the awesome experience of busking including how to make money and where you can play.
It’s a great way to make some money, play for the public and get feedback about your music. It’s also a good way to meet other musicians, practice your skills and get noticed. The main downside of busking is that it can be hard work physically, especially if you carry a lot of stuff! It’s […]
Top Ten Tips For Playing the Violin
This blog is about playing the violin in all its aspects. In it I talk about what I think of as the top ten tips you can use to learn how to play the violin, be it as a hobby or as a professional. The main thing is that you have to be dedicated to […]
Hiring a street dancer for your next event? Find out what you need to know
Hiring a street dancer for your next event? Find out what you need to know: A blog about hiring a street dancer. If you are hosting a party, festival or other event and are considering hiring street dancers, you have come to the right place! Here at Street Dance Hire we have years of experience […]
Street Musician Busker The Ultimate Guide on How To Become a Street Musician
Street Musician Busker: The Ultimate Guide on How To Become a Street Musician: a blog on all the facts of being a street musician. How to Become a Busker: How to Make Money as a Street Performer A busker is the term for someone who performs in public places for gratuities. It is one of […]
Why The Magician’s Message is One We All Need To Hear
Magic makes us happy. Most of us, when we see a magic trick, will smile. We might laugh out loud. We might just say “wow”, or “how did he do that?” But we feel good. And we feel this way because the magician has, for a brief moment, broken down our collective sense of reality […]