How to Plan a Tour for a Band

Summary: Sex, Drugs, and Rock n Roll! That is the mantra and dream of every musician, whether they are a junior higher with their Peavey rig in a garage, or a band of thirty year olds walking into Capitol Records to sign a five album contract. In the back of almost every musician's mind is the hope that one day they might be rock stars. However, a lot of musicians don't understand the hard work that goes into becoming a rockstar. Nobody dreams about the tire blowouts in the middle of Kansas or sleeping in the van for the third night in a row. Nobody expects playing shows for nobody in a town you've never been in. But its all part of it. Touring is hard work, so let the experts at Expert Village help guide you on the path to stardom!

In this free video series, watch as professional touring musician Jerimae Yoder teaches how to plan a tour with a band. Learn useful information like how to prepare for a tour, how to book shows with or without a booking agent, how to develop a business plan, how to put together a press kit and an EPK, how to map out a tour, how to promote your band, how to make a stage plot, how to write an appearance agreement and a tour rider, what equipment is needed for touring, pro's an con's of flying instead of driving, and how to sell merchandise. Touring can be hard, but its a necessary step for building a career in music. So watch these videos and get ready to hit the road and change the world with rock!