Big Gig Energy

Career development for musicians, by musicians- both helping you get bigger gigs, and helping the gigs you play feel bigger.I'm Steve Leggett, and after more than a decade as a professional musician, I'm here to share my insights and experience to level-up your career in music! Being a musician is darn hard sometimes, but hopefully I can show you some ways to go further, faster!If you want to take things a step further and would be interested in some 1:1 coaching for yourself or your band, drop me an email at biggigenergy@gmail.com and we'll see about unleashing your own #BIGGIGENERGY

Big Gig Energy is a arts podcast hosted by Big Gig Energy, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Big Gig Energy hosts Big Gig Energy, a arts show with 19 episodes published.

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  Ep.17: 'Going pro is like passing your driving test- now the real learning begins' -an interview with Dave Butterworth

  Nov 26, 20241h 7mS2

  <p>As both Bassist and Petrolhead, Dave Butterworth summed up going pro perfectly. To paraphrase a little; 'it's like passing your driving test. You get through the test, but then you need to learn how to actually drive on the road!'</p> <p>In this interview episode Dave covers how he got into music, his move into theatre-based tribute shows, and experiences from over a decade in the business.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Episode links:</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Dave's Instagram: @davebbass</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Dave's Album Recommendation: </p> <p>Through The Night, by Design...

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  Ep.16: 'Musicians on Performing and Attending Gigs' -an Interview with Tom Favell (part 2)

  Nov 19, 202448 minS2

  <p>Tom Favell's had a varied career; originals, covers, weddings, cruise ships... but he keeps coming back to teaching.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Part one of my interview with him we'll discuss how he got started, and his experience as various forms of music teacher over the years, ranging from studying for a PGCE to peripatetic work, to 1:1 instrumental tuition.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Episode links:</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Tom's Instagram:</p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/ttothefaz/</p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/tomfavellmusic/</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Tom's Album Recommendations:</p> <p>Dutch...

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  Ep.15: 'From the Classroom to the Stage: A Teacher's Perspective' -an interview with Tom Favell (part 1)

  Nov 12, 202428 minS2

  <p>Tom Favell's had a varied career; originals, covers, weddings, cruise ships... but he keeps coming back to teaching.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Part one of my interview with him we'll discuss how he got started, and his experience as various forms of music teacher over the years, ranging from studying for a PGCE to peripatetic work, to 1:1 instrumental tuition.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Episode links:</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Tom's Instagram:</p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/ttothefaz/</p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/tomfavellmusic/</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Tom's new EP, 'Strangers, At Best...

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  Ep.14: 'JUST DO IT!' -an interview with Sam Cummings (part 2)

  Nov 5, 202454 minS2

  <p>Here's part two of my interview with hardcore function veteran, Sam Cummings.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this episode we talk about the scenario that lead to Sam's decision to go back to school and study music formally, several war stories, and an attempt is made to call out Jake Paul (whoever that is).</p> <p><br /></p> <p>TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains a reference to cornish pasty-induced suicide ideation and discussion of a method. Please do not listen if you're not in a safe headspace to do so- skip this one for now and come back...

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  Ep.13: 'JUST DO IT!' -an interview with Sam Cummings (part 1)

  Oct 30, 202439 minS2

  <p>Here's the first episode in a two-part interview with Manchester-based function band guitarist, Sam Cummings.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Sam's been a professional musician for his entire working life and has a whole load of wisdom to share, having started gigging professionally in his teens. He takes a very direct, no-nonsense approach to both gigging and life in general, so there's a whole load to learn from here!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Strong language from the very start.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Episode links:</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsamthatplaysguitar/<...

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