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​From Reuben Avery, Bandleader & Founder of Back On Stage
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WHY SIGN UP?!?

Being a great musician is one thing. Building a profitable, stress-free live music business is something else entirely.

​If you're tired of the feast-or-famine cycle and ready to get serious about making a real living from your music, you're in the right place. This isn't just another newsletter; it's a weekly dose of actionable advice designed to help you win more gigs, make more money, and build a band business that lasts.

A note

from reuben

"Hey, I'm Reuben. I'm still in the trenches just like you, leading my own 9-piece band here in Vancouver. I've spent over 15 years making all the mistakes so you don't have to. This newsletter is where I share the real-world lessons I'm learning every single week. No fluff, no BS—just what actually works."

What You'll Get:

Each week, you'll get my best insights on:

  • Attracting High-Paying Clients: Actionable marketing and sales strategies to find the gigs you actually want.
  • Pricing for Profit: The secrets to confidently pricing your services, creating profitable packages, and stop undervaluing your talent.
  • Systems & Automation: Proven tips to eliminate the administrative chaos, reduce your workload, and prevent burnout.
  • Pro-Level Professionalism: Small tweaks to your process that make clients trust you instantly and turn you into their go-to recommendation.
  • Real-World Lessons: Stories and takeaways from my own experience running a band that does 300+ gigs a year.