{"id":6325,"date":"2023-08-25T19:09:54","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T18:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/musician-updates\/?p=3247"},"modified":"2023-08-25T19:09:54","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T18:09:54","slug":"msax-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/msax-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;How I got 75 bookings in 7 months using Encore&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Have you ever wanted to turn Encore gigs into your main source of income, but don&#8217;t know how to get going?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meet Mark Ellis, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/m-SAX\">better known as m-Sax<\/a>, who has achieved the seemingly impossible by securing a whopping 75 bookings (at the time of writing) on Encore in less than a year.<\/p>\n<p>At our recent members&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/community.encoremusicians.com\/c\/announcements\/catchup-encore-drinks-livestream-m-sax-interview-encore-update\">Encore Drinks<\/a> event, we picked Mark\u2019s brain to see just how he did it.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re an aspiring Encore member eager to replicate Mark&#8217;s success, read on for his top tips, or watch the full video below.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0qmG7lpXw_8?si=Up2EVTBrTUESBcG6&amp;start=1620\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a63cdb341a5e\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-6a63cdb341a5e\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a63cdb341a5e\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/msax-interview\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/msax-interview\/#Marks-Top-Tips\" title=\" Mark&#8217;s Top Tips\"> Mark&#8217;s Top Tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/msax-interview\/#1-Master-Your-Encore-Profile-%F0%9F%92%BB\" title=\"1. Master Your Encore Profile \ud83d\udcbb\">1. Master Your Encore Profile \ud83d\udcbb<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/msax-interview\/#2-Communicate-Professionally-%F0%9F%A4%9D\" title=\"2. Communicate Professionally \ud83e\udd1d\">2. Communicate Professionally \ud83e\udd1d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/msax-interview\/#3-Flexible-Pricing-%F0%9F%92%B7\" title=\"3. Flexible Pricing \ud83d\udcb7\">3. Flexible Pricing \ud83d\udcb7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/msax-interview\/#4-Consistent-Content-%F0%9F%A4%B3\" title=\"4. Consistent Content \ud83e\udd33\">4. Consistent Content \ud83e\udd33<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/msax-interview\/#5-Persistence-%F0%9F%92%AA\" title=\"5. Persistence \ud83d\udcaa\">5. Persistence \ud83d\udcaa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/msax-interview\/#In-Summary\" title=\"In Summary\">In Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>At the start of the year, Mark, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/m-SAX\">aka m-Sax<\/a>, a seasoned <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/saxophonists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Hire Saxophonists\">saxophonist<\/a> with 18 years of professional experience, decided to explore new avenues to elevate his musical journey and was recommended to join Encore by <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Jodie-Cooper\">Jodie Yang-Cooper<\/a>, a top-performing <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/djs\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"Hire DJs\">DJ<\/a> on the platform.<\/p>\n<p>Mark&#8217;s background as a jazz sax player equipped him with a solid foundation. However, it was his pivot to the Ibiza sax scene that catapulted him into the spotlight. As the dance music trend surged at weddings and <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/corporate\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"Hire Musicians for Corporate Events\">corporate<\/a> events, Sax has struck a chord with audiences. Mark&#8217;s savvy approach to Encore laid the groundwork for his meteoric success.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In less than a year, Mark has gone from zero bookings to an incredible 75, with 45 gigs scheduled for this year alone. The numbers are impressive, but what\u2019s the secret behind this sensational story?<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marks-Top-Tips\"><\/span><br>Mark&#8217;s Top Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Let&#8217;s delve into Mark&#8217;s tips:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Master-Your-Encore-Profile-%F0%9F%92%BB\"><\/span>1. Master Your Encore Profile \ud83d\udcbb<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Crafting a compelling profile<\/strong><br>Early doors, Mark took the time to complete the Encore Academy. He followed the guidelines to create a profile that showcases his talents and resonates with potential clients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cover note templates<\/strong><br>Mark employs various cover note templates tailored to different gig and customer types. Make it easy for clients to visualize how you&#8217;ll elevate their event with your unique musical touch, and be sure to mention the vibe you\u2019ll bring to their event e.g. <em>I\u2019ll be sure to get all your wedding guests up from their tables and dancing into the night!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Have the best videos that focus on the customer<br><\/strong>Mark invested his own money into professional videos that closely mirror the vibe of the gigs he was targeting. Whether it&#8217;s dancefloor excitement or laid-back jazz, your videos should convey the experience you offer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/m-SAX\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/musician-updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-25-at-18.47.46-1024x1002.png?resize=770%2C753&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3250\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/m-SAX\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/musician-updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-25-at-18.48.23-1024x927.png?resize=770%2C697&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3254\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Communicate-Professionally-%F0%9F%A4%9D\"><\/span>2. Communicate Professionally \ud83e\udd1d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Speedy Responses<\/strong><br>Mark&#8217;s secret weapon? A rapid response time. Quote on enquiries promptly to demonstrate your professionalism for each potential gig. Don\u2019t get bogged down by each individual gig &#8211; lots of customers won\u2019t realise how much a musician costs or will change their mind after seeing lots of applicants. Don\u2019t take it personally.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer-Centric Approach<\/strong><br>Tailor your messages to focus on how you can elevate the client&#8217;s event. Highlight the value you bring to their special occasion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Flexible-Pricing-%F0%9F%92%B7\"><\/span>3. Flexible Pricing \ud83d\udcb7<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adaptability<\/strong><br>Understand that pricing isn&#8217;t one-size-fits-all. Be willing to adjust your rates based on factors like the day of the week, location, and type of event.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart Negotiation<\/strong><br>Be open to negotiation while maintaining your value. Assess each situation individually to strike a balance between client expectations and your worth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Consistent-Content-%F0%9F%A4%B3\"><\/span>4. Consistent Content \ud83e\udd33<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Content is King<\/strong><br>Stay visible by consistently updating your profile with fresh content. High-quality images, videos, and client reviews showcase your talent and help potential clients envision your contribution to their event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Persistence-%F0%9F%92%AA\"><\/span>5. Persistence \ud83d\udcaa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hustle, Hustle, Hustle<\/strong><br>Success requires effort. Apply for gigs consistently, even in the face of initial rejections. Persistence pays off, and your dedication will eventually catch the right client&#8217;s eye.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confidence is key<\/strong><br>Believe in the quality of your performance, and convey that assurance to potential clients. You\u2019ve done lots of these events before, but they probably haven\u2019t. Fill them with confidence!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q1-w5ovHb0U\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In-Summary\"><\/span>In Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>m-Sax\u2019s journey from zero bookings to a staggering 75 within a year is a testament to the power of adaptation, savvy communication and dedication.<\/p>\n<p>Like Mark, we recommend completing the Encore Academy and getting your profile to 100% completeness so a customer is filled with confidence and has everything they need to book you.<\/p>\n<p>Happy gigging!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/academy noopener\">Take me to the Encore Academy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2. 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