5 Things to Do Before You Play Your First Concert

5 Things to Do Before You Play Your First Concert5 Things to Do Before You Play Your First ConcertFor musicians,playing live music for the first time is a life-changing experience. Its exciting and terrifying all at the same time. Being comfortable on stage can make or break a musician since some people with musical ambitions would instead give up than face an audience.Theres not much you can do about nerves before your first show youre likely to discover that theres not much you can do about nerves even when you become a seasoned live performer. If you cant keep the butterflies at bay, there are some things you can do to increase the odds of enjoying your live performances. Before you play your first note, put these five things on your to-do list. 01Ensure Youre ReadyMStudioImages/ Getty ImagesFor your first show, chances are youre first on a two-, three- or four-band bill. Dont show up without knowing anything about your fellow musicians.Spend a little time online learning about th eir music and what they do. You dont have to become their biggest fan, but knowing about others shows professional courtesy.Even if the other bands may not show you the same courtesy, its these little things, like showing interest in other artists and their work, that get the attention of the industry heavy-hitters who matter.It doesnt hurt to brush up on your opening band etiquette, either. Again, its the little things that add up to big breaks.