Starting point- record a few flattering sound clips of yourself playing.
Cheap option- 1) create a myspace.com or analogous cheap or free page to host your streaming audio clips and some pics. 2) Use Craigslist regularly to post your availability, where you can point people to your myspace page to hear you. They will be able to contact you via re-routed email thru craigslist if you don't want to put your personal contact info out there.
Expensive option- host your clips and pics on GigMasters.com. I use them. However, I perform in the DC metro, so I get a critical mass of referrals and gigs thru them. At $59 per quarter, probably not worth it in a less population-dense area. One gig per quarter thru them might make it worthwhile.
Finally, that you are posting here is a good sign that you realize there is potential there to perform solo over tracks as a very low cost option that will expand your opportunities. IMO, in these crappy economic times, being able to provide live music for the modest cost of a SINGLE performer will get gigs that could not happen otherwise. People might pay $200 for a jazzy sax sound for their small office party or birthday party, but aren't going to pony up $400 or more for a duo+ or a DJ....
Cheap option- 1) create a myspace.com or analogous cheap or free page to host your streaming audio clips and some pics. 2) Use Craigslist regularly to post your availability, where you can point people to your myspace page to hear you. They will be able to contact you via re-routed email thru craigslist if you don't want to put your personal contact info out there.
Expensive option- host your clips and pics on GigMasters.com. I use them. However, I perform in the DC metro, so I get a critical mass of referrals and gigs thru them. At $59 per quarter, probably not worth it in a less population-dense area. One gig per quarter thru them might make it worthwhile.
Finally, that you are posting here is a good sign that you realize there is potential there to perform solo over tracks as a very low cost option that will expand your opportunities. IMO, in these crappy economic times, being able to provide live music for the modest cost of a SINGLE performer will get gigs that could not happen otherwise. People might pay $200 for a jazzy sax sound for their small office party or birthday party, but aren't going to pony up $400 or more for a duo+ or a DJ....
