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Why You Should Use a Headset

“I can’t do that — it’s goofy, cheesy, hokey. And besides, (insert name here) uses one! I’m original. What would my friends and peers say?”

That’s the usual response I get when I ask an artist to consider using a headset for one of their songs.

Frankly, I don’t care what artist has used a headset, and I don’t care what your friends say. And your musician peers will never buy any of your product or CDs anyway.

What I do care about is helping you keep your audience captivated, helping you sell more merch, helping you make fans, and helping you develop a career in music.

If the criteria for being original is not using a tool that other artists have used, then guitar players, why are you playing a Strat, a Tele, or a Les Paul?

Vocalists, why are you using an Audio-Technica, Shure SM58, or a Sennheiser? And keyboardists, are you using a Roland, a Yamaha, or a Korg?

It’s not the tool that makes you original — what makes you original is you! … Read More, Watch, Comment – Backstage Pass Required

Series - Your 5 Onstage Tools

• 4 Tips to Using a Microphone (the right way!)
• 4 Ways to Help Your Audience Listen When Lyrics are Important
• Why You Should Use a Headset
• Media: 6 Uses of this Onstage Tool