HOW TO GET A JOB ON A CRUISE SHIP! (Musicians and Band)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2024
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Here is my tips for how you can get a job on a cruise!
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Thank you for this! Hopefully, i will experience this as a solo guitar/ singer soon.
Been doing this for years, not going to lie, it's pretty awesome. If you're young and single, I highly recommend being a cruise ship musician.
Man can you tell me wich Is the average check?
Why single? Lots of husbands and fathers have jobs way more complicated than being on a cruise. Also river cruises are way shorter which is amazing for people who are not single
Do you know where someone could find that “general set list,” or some similar resource?? Thank you!😁
I played by ear most of my Guitar playing life how much music do you need to be able to read you said knowing a lot of songs and being able to transpose quickly some info would be great thanks awesome video
If you're in the showband, better get the reading chops up, because it's mostly sight reading.
You'll usually have one rehearsal and then one or two shows. You need to be able to play through the charts coherently in the rehearsal, and polish or memorize difficult parts before the first show. The music can be literally anything, so make sure you're well versed in styles as well.
Lounge and dance bands are not so reading-heavy and play more consistent repertoire.
If you wanna be a working musician (touring, studio, theatre, TV etc.), regardless of your instrument, the show band gig is a great stepping stone.
Constant sight reading, all kinds of music, guest entertainers, production shows, and you get very comfortable playing to a click.
Also, you'll have to expand your repertoire a lot to get the gig. Bassists need to play electric and upright, sax players have to play other woodwinds too etc.
100% agree. My reading was good before I joined a ship showband, but it just went next level. It really sets you up for future gigs because you have to get good at everything.
@@brassholio What ships did you play on?
Did you go through an agency, and if so, which one?
I'm planning to go when I'm done with music college in spring 2022.
@@mikkovaltonen3564 I did contracts with Carnival and Princess. I went through Quality Overseas Music when I first started out. Lots of ship musicians do. It's up to you if you want an agent or want to try and get an audition without one.
@@brassholio Our jazz professor got one of his students a gig with Royal through recommendation and said he could be able to work it out for me as well.
I've heard conflicting stories about Proship and mostly good reviews of Lime and Landau.
I'll look into it :)
Yeah man right??? And in other ear they count out the measures too or they use to cause the show is huge
Very helpful information! I'm an R&B guitarist that can play a variety of styles. But my sight reading skills aren't strong and I was interested in work with a Party Band that plays most current or Top 40 music. What would you suggest? All music that's played on the ships require sheet music?
awesome video Damian! thanks
Exactly the information I was looking for when I typed cruise musician in google. I'm 17, play piano, guitar, bass, vocals, & I guess you could count flute, but I'd say bass is my main instrument despite playing piano for 10 years. I've played in a couple bands but mostly with friends in not many very formal settings. Would playing as a cruise musician be unrealistic? My music teacher told me about it & said I could be pretty good at it given my ability to pick up songs quickly as well as my sight reading & it sounds like something I'd really like to do but I kinda feel like I lack experience.
I would say go for it. Find agent that recruits people in your country, record a high quality showreel/demo and go for it. 👍
Excellent content, I am a bass player on my 20s and looking to start the session musician life, any tips on where to apply?
What do you think is the best cruise line to work for as a solo musician guitar player/singer? Best cabins, food, pay, getting free time..ect?
Hello, loved the video!! very direct and informative. I'm a singer but I don't have a band and have been wanting to get into this business for a while, could you tell me where to find those people that put these bands together please?
Let’s add each Anna I’ve been playing piano for over close 31 years and singer.
Thank you so much for this information! 🙏🎻
Thanks for the brilliant info Damo! I’ve been watching and re-watching all your videos picking out gems of advice that I’m directly applying to “Jacob George Band.” Cheers!
Thanks so much dude If I can help with any advice just hit me up!
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This video is also for joining ship
Jioning process step by step
Love the video. Really cool. . I have a question. Can you play blues, rock as a Solo Musician on a Cruise Ship? I’m a solo musician who plays with tracks and mostly the Tourists circuit (all the hits, classics etc) but I do one gig a week where I get to play blues & rock etc and it’s my favourite gig of the week (as they are my favourite genres) and I was wondering if that’s possible to do on a cruise ship? I haven’t been on a cruise ship so I don’t know if there would be a demand for that type of gig?
Damian I could use your help learning what I need to get one of these wonderful jobs
Am a musician from India.. am a vocalist, guitarist and a songwriter..I also have originals...what all qualifications do I need to be a cruise ship musician??
Hi Damien !, I am live near Manchester and I’m looking for cruise ship work this year as a drummer. Hoping to join a function band and was wondering if you know any contacts possibly ?
Great video by the way !
Thanks for the video Damien! I was hoping to play as a solo guitarist/vocalist on a cruise line next year. I was wondering if you could help me out as you suggested in the video?
U found any brother?? I also wanted to do music on cruise ship...am a vocalist and also a guitarist..
Do u have any info for detail step by step became musicians on cruise ship
I really like your video and thanks for helping fellow musicians. I play in a a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band "Almost Skynard" . I am having a hard time finding a Booking Agent. We are located in the state of Alabama and have a Carnival Cruise Terminal in Mobile. Is it possible to book directly with the cruise line ? and also let me know if there are any booking agencies you recommend. Thanks
Hey Damian, I play Drums,Guitar and bass on an advanced level and would love to know Who i can contact to get some work on a cruise ship or some kind of touring Band. thanks for the video.
Hey thanks for the advice, im looking to play as a solo pianist on a cruise any ideas how to apply?
Would you recommend doing this early in your music freelance career? I'm a saxophonist and I'm debating applying for a cruise.
I'm young so I've not really "settled" in life and I'm not really planning to anytime soon.
I've studied music performance and play lots of function gigs for weddings and agencies and have done for years, so I'm very comfortable with the playing side of things.
Perfect i was 21
Any openings for drummers or advice how to make this work?
I’d love to be a singer in a cruise ship. Advice?
Me too!! It’s my dream job!
I play clarinet at last 16 years, wonder if I can make it?
Can you direct me to band leader, I'm a jazz singer looking for cruise work
I believe theres a wait list
Hi Damian. Can I get an agency contact? I am an upright and electric bassist looking to join a cruise ship. Orchestra position preferred.
Good morning sir!!! I'm interesting in working with my band on a Cruise, can l get information about it??? thank you very much, and have a great day!!!
Carnt have a margareeter whilst im playing bass? That's a load of bollocks.
I really want to work as a singer... Please help me
what would i do if i wanted to be an actor on a cruise and who should i contact..
Sr, I want to join a cover band, where can I search for a gig??
🎷🎸I’m an available experienced Saxophonist/Guitarist looking for full time reliable musician positions On Cruise Boats….I would love to join a Cruise Ship Band! Does anyone have any recommendations or leads for contacts? 😊❤
That cool. I am looking for a job and a crew ship as a Calypso band four member let me know and I'll send you a picture or a video pls and thanks (Donovan Gordon)
@damienkeyes I would love the opportunity to get in touch with the people that could get me auditions! I am an experienced drummer who currently operates in very similar competitive conditions with the bands I play in. I am a drum set player/percussionist, hope to hear from you soon!
Thanks a lot .
What merch can a cruise ship musician sell to make more money?
It’s a dream of mine
hei,, damian.. kan you hook me with musicians or band ?. i,m a drummer from norway ,,have a good long experience in pop music ( hotels and pubs ) .thank you.
You lost me at "The band are not allowed to drink".... literally why am I here😂
Hello! I am from India.
I play drums, bass guitar and acoustic guitar and I am looking forward to work as a musician in cruise ship but don't know how to start off.
Please reply if anyone is interested to work with me.
If you didn't have a band put together would it be possible or very difficult to still be hired?
Hi Liberty,
There are 2 ways to get work. Agencies want to recruit bands for these ships as they don't want any hassle however musicians leave these bands and there are a lot of them in the world. Your job if you don't have a band is to find a bunch of cruise ship band MD's which you can start researching on LinkedIn or other socials to make friends with.. Just make sure when you have found one and say hi that you have everything in order and can send whats needed to make the right impression.
Hope this helps
Would a Scottish Band go down well on a cruise ship ?
If you play covers it doesn't matter that you're Scottish, only that you're good and entertaining.
Hook me up with an Agent I have a band we mostly play in hotels we want to try Cruz ships
I can't read music. And I have no desire to. Do I have any chance for the cruise ship industry?
Yes, there are positions where you don't need to read music at all. Solo Guitarist, Piano Bar, Guest Entertainer, and Party Band IF you bring the whole band from land AND you have memorized a HUGE repertoire. Anyway, it really doesn't hurt to learn to read music... just it case!
I don’t read music either but chord charts I. Can read and is a must if you want to play with bands . Learn how to read chord charts it’s not as hard as reading music . Also it doesn’t hurt to take music theory class if you haven’t done so yet. 👍
If you’re a solo alls you need to do is beable to have list of songs you know very well like pretty much memorized. I have over hundreds for me I have memorized .
If you don’t have that right now start working on it , depending on what your passion is and what you want to do . 👍
dude me and my friend really want to be musician on a cruise ship. we are from India and i myself can read music well. is it hard to have a job there?
Hi Jonat,
Great question. There are specific agencies who specialise in cruise ships. Your best bet is to make a showreel of your playing and some socials and start getting in touch with musicians who are on cruises building relationships.
Or put a band together and approach these agencies with a full band asking them what you would need to do to get a trial period on a cruise.
There are a lot of musicians who do this and lots who stop every year so keep networking on LinkedIn, Instagram and FB 🙂🙂
What a charming beautiful man. You are very real! :)
Anne Cill thank you so much Anne 😊😊
Hook me up man😁
Hey man, I know it’s been 3 years but you said drop a line! Lol I’m a bass player, have been doing the cover band thing for 10 years. My sight reading is garbage, you got that set list?