All you’ve got to do is figure out your style of playing, what you want to sing about, maybe find a few friends and then hit the street. It’s that easy right? Well, not exactly.

Playing on the street is a completely different experience than playing at home or in an open-mic night. For one thing, you’re no longer just singing for your friends and family who “kind of” like what you’re doing. You’re now playing for a wide variety of people: children, teenagers, adults, old folks … and they’re all listening to you carefully. If they don’t like it, they’ll walk away and you’ll have to get them back in order to make any money. If they love it though … well … let’s just say the sky will be the limit.

So how do you make sure these people enjoy your music? Here are 5 tips to ensure the best experience for both you and anyone who happens to stop by and listen:

1) Don’t play loud

2) Make sure your lyrics are clean

3) Interact with your audience (the younger the better)

4) Give some background information on your songs before performing them

5) Keep an eye out for unassuming passersby

If you have ever been to a street show, you know just how cool it can be. It’s one of the most thrilling things for an artist to do, as you never know what to expect.

Street singing is not just about having fun and earning some money. You get the chance to meet many wonderful people from all walks of life, and make new friends with other performers and passers-by. It’s also a great way to get your music heard by people who might not otherwise listen to it.

But before you start packing your guitar, there are a few things that are worth keeping in mind in order to make your street performances as enjoyable as possible.

1) Get to know the location:

This is something I learned the hard way when I first started out. When I first got my first street gig, I showed up on time but with no idea where the location was. As a result, I missed my set and ended up having to play in front of nobody! This was a huge disappointment at the time, but luckily I learned from this mistake and now always scout my locations ahead of time so that I know exactly where they are.

Before any street performance, make sure you have checked out the location

There’s something really special about street music. It’s raw, it’s fresh and it’s real. Passers-by get to experience music in the same way they would if they were going to a concert. The performer pours their heart and soul into their performance, and the audience responds by dropping money in their hat out of appreciation for the gift they have just received.

So what are the basic rules to performing on the street? Here are my top 5 tips to ensure that your street music experience is a good one!

1. Bring a Friend – Street singing can be a lonely pursuit and it’s always good to have someone with you to help set up, keep an eye on your stuff and generally keep you company. Someone to take photos and videos of you performing is also a great help.

2. Be Aware Of Your Surroundings – It’s best to perform in busy areas where there are lots of people passing by. You want foot traffic but also relatively little noise or interference that could distract from your songs.

3. Check The Weather Forecast – There’s no point in going out and playing if it’s raining/snowing/windy etc because no one wants to stop and listen to music in bad weather conditions. Sunny days are the best for performing especially on weekends when people are out shopping, at the beach or having brunch etc.

4. Dress Appropriately – Make sure you’re wearing comfortable clothes so that you don’t get distracted when trying to perform (tight jeans might feel uncomfortable for example). Layers are good too so that you can take something off if it gets too hot and warm clothes if it gets cold later in the day. A hat can be great for holding your money, sunglasses are helpful for hiding behind if you’re feeling shy and don

Musicians, singers and artists of all kinds have taken to the streets to perform surprise pop-up concerts for unsuspecting strangers. Sometimes the musicians get paid in tips, but other times, they are just looking for a way to share their music with the world.

In case you want to start doing street performances, here are some tips you should consider:

1. Never sing alone.

Singing for the street is not about showing off your talents or proving how good you are at singing. It’s about sharing your joy with fellow people, and to get them involved in some way or another. Therefore, involve your friends into the performance, so that it looks like a group of friend just hanging out with some music. If you have no musical skill whatsoever or you can’t play an instrument, then start a dance party instead!

2. Be positive

Whatever style of music you are performing, keep it happy and positive. Don’t try to make it sad in anyway, because you don’t want people feeling down on their way to work. You want people to be smiling and happy when they hear you sing or play your music.

3. Make eye contact with people

When you are performing for the street, there is a chance that many pedestrians will stop and listen to you for a while. Make sure that when they do so, they don’t feel like they are being ignored by the performer(s). Therefore, make eye contact with them in order to show that you appreciate their presence and attention.

4. Have some spare change on hand

Having some coins ready on hand may come in handy if there

When people hear that you’re a street musician, they probably think of two things: you are either homeless or a hipster.

I used to be both.

When I first started busking, I was homeless and living on the streets of Oakland, California. I was playing music for some spare change to get by.

It’s been a few years since then and I’ve learned to turn busking into a respectable profession and have travelled across the country getting paid to play music on the street. And now that I have my life together, I’m still doing it because I love it so much.

There is something so liberating about playing music in public places that you don’t have to ask permission to do so. When you’re on the streets, you can do whatever you want with your music (except with microphones). It’s all up to you!