Your ability isn't the question. You play three instruments and you sing — the goods are there. The question is exposure, because nobody in your new town has heard you yet. And here's the thing: "should I learn another instrument?" is you stalling. Procrastination dressed up as diligence. Stop inventorying your gear and start getting into rooms. Meeting musicians is a numbers game. Hit every open mic and jam night within 30 minutes of you — not to headline, just to be in the room. Talk to the staff at the local music store; they know everyone. Join local musicians' Facebook groups, check the Craigslist musicians section, go to shows and talk to people after sets. Offer to fill in on a gig. Bass players and singers are always in demand — add bass if you want, but do it because it gets you booked, not because it feels safer. Your move: three open mics or jams this month, two conversations each. Six connections. Your band is in one of those rooms. Go find it.
Your ability isn't the question. You play three instruments and you sing — the goods are there. The question is exposure, because nobody in your new town has heard you yet. And here's the thing: "should I learn another instrument?" is you stalling. Procrastination dressed up as diligence. Stop inventorying your gear and start getting into rooms. Meeting musicians is a numbers game. Hit every open mic and jam night within 30 minutes of you — not to headline, just to be in the room. Talk to the staff at the local music store; they know everyone. Join local musicians' Facebook groups, check the Craigslist musicians section, go to shows and talk to people after sets. Offer to fill in on a gig. Bass players and singers are always in demand — add bass if you want, but do it because it gets you booked, not because it feels safer. Your move: three open mics or jams this month, two conversations each. Six connections. Your band is in one of those rooms. Go find it.
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