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Journey To Gigs Podcast

Journey To Gigs Podcast

Written by: Jeff Taylor Guitar
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The Journey to Gigs Podcast is for musicians who want to turn their passion into real, paid performances and are serious about building a sustainable music career.


We focus on every aspect of building a full-time live performance career from business strategy, pricing, and booking gigs, to networking, practice systems, mindset, gear, and on-site performance logistics. The goal is simple: help musicians think and operate like professionals so they can perform consistently, get paid well, and build a sustainable living doing live music.


Led by guitarist Jeff Taylor, who is actively rebuilding and growing his performance business in a new city, the academy offers a transparent, real-time look at what’s working, what isn’t, and how informed decisions are made along the way. The focus isn’t perfection, it’s clarity, momentum, and professional growth.

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Episodes
  • Why Your 9-5 Job Is Your Superpower for Getting Paid to Play Guitar

    Why Your 9-5 Job Is Your Superpower for Getting Paid to Play Guitar
    Apr 29 2025

    Think your day job is holding you back from making money with your guitar? Think again. In this episode, I’m showing you why working a full-time career actually gives you a massive edge over other musicians — and how to use your professional skills, financial stability, and work ethic to start getting booked and building a music brand you’re proud of.

    Got questions about turning your passion for guitar into real income?
    If you have burning questions, struggles, or just that gut feeling that you could be doing more with your music — I want to hear from you.

    Send me an email at Jeff@JeffTaylorGuitar.com and tell me what you're working on, what's holding you back, or what you’re dreaming of building.
    I personally read every message, and your questions might even inspire future episodes.
    Let’s build this journey together.

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    8 mins
  • How I Booked My First Gig (and Why It Almost Didn’t Happen)

    How I Booked My First Gig (and Why It Almost Didn’t Happen)
    Apr 18 2025

    In this episode, I’m sharing the real story behind my first-ever gig—how I went from being told I wasn’t “cut out” for music to performing at a friend’s wedding… terrified but determined. I’ll take you behind the scenes of the early days: the nerves, the doubt, the free gigs, the late-night cramming, and the moment I finally got paid to perform.

    Whether you’re a musician just starting out or someone chasing any kind of creative dream, this one’s for you. Because booking your first gig isn’t about being perfect—it’s about saying yes, even when you’re scared.

    🎧 Tune in to hear:

    • The college audition that crushed my confidence
    • Why I flew across the country to play for free
    • How a $200 gig changed my mindset (and my future)
    • What I wish I knew when I started out

    Got questions about turning your passion for guitar into real income?
    If you have burning questions, struggles, or just that gut feeling that you could be doing more with your music — I want to hear from you.

    Send me an email at Jeff@JeffTaylorGuitar.com and tell me what you're working on, what's holding you back, or what you’re dreaming of building.
    I personally read every message, and your questions might even inspire future episodes.
    Let’s build this journey together.

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    9 mins
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