Stage Within Curriculum Map

Pro Working Musician Focus

A complete roadmap for musicians who want real gigs, real reliability, and real momentum... without wasting years guessing.

8 Pillars
25 Modules
Gig Systems + Gear Systems
Networking + Business Included
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Curriculum Overview

The program is organized into pillars so it stays clean... each pillar builds one part of your working-musician life: skill, rig, stage systems, networking, and business.

Pillar 1... The Working Musician Foundation

Pick your lane, build the plan, and practice like someone with a life.

Modules 1–2
Module 01

Define Your Lane

Choose the gigs you actually want... cover bands, tributes, originals, theater, cruise, corporate.
Build your stack... skills + image + gear (only what matters for your lane).
Lock a 90-day roadmap... repertoire, networking, and measurable upgrades.
Module 02

Practice That Works (When You’re Busy)

Practice formats that fit real schedules... 20-min, 45-min, 90-min systems.
Repertoire workflow... charting + looping + “minimum viable mastery.”
Injury prevention basics... hands, shoulders, and voice longevity.

Pillar 2... Guitar & Bass Core (Technique + Musicianship)

Time feel, navigation, and style language that bandleaders trust.

Modules 3–5
Module 03

Time, Feel, and Pocket

Internal time training... subdivisions and metronome games that actually work.
“Lock with drums” playbook... kick alignment, push/pull, and consistency.
Dynamics and control that reads from the stage.
Module 04

Fretboard / Fingerboard Mastery

Guitar... CAGED / positions. Bass... neck mapping and shifting.
Chord tones + target notes... the fastest path to sounding musical.
Quick transposition + Nashville numbers for real gig calls.
Module 05

Style Toolkits

Rock, pop, funk, country, metal... per-instrument versions with the right vocabulary.
Tone + articulation + common licks/grooves that “read” instantly in each style.
What bandleaders actually listen for... and how to deliver it under pressure.

Pillar 3... Build the Setup You Need (Not the Setup You Wish You Needed)

Your rig should serve the gig... not your fantasy shopping cart.

Modules 6–9
Module 06

Determine the Right Rig for Your Real Gigs

Venue types → rig requirements... bars vs theaters vs fly dates vs corporate.
Weight/size limits, setup time limits, reliability priorities.
Build a “minimum rig” + “upgrade rig” plan that makes sense.
Module 07

Amps & Cabs (Guitar + Bass)

Wattage, headroom, speakers, impedance... explained without the math headache.
Bass low-end management vs guitar mid management.
Dial tones that sit in the mix, not just sound huge alone.
Module 08

Amp Modelers (Pro Workflow)

Choose a modeler ecosystem based on needs... not hype.
IRs, snapshots/scenes, gain staging, global EQ.
Night-to-night consistency + backup strategies.
Module 09

Pedalboards (Simple → Pro)

Signal chain design, power, noise control, buffer strategy.
Switching options... loopers/MIDI + practical layouts.
“Fast troubleshooting in the dark” checklist.

Pillar 4... Wireless + IEMs + Mics (Professional Series)

Clean RF, safe hearing, and predictable show-night reliability.

Modules 10–13
Module 10

Wireless Guitar/Bass Systems

Frequency planning basics... what to avoid, how to scan.
Placement, antenna basics, interference troubleshooting.
Redundancy plan... survive failures onstage.
Module 11

In-Ear Monitoring Systems

Wired vs wireless IEM rigs... what’s worth it and when.
Stereo vs mono + ambient mic strategies.
Mixes that reduce fatigue... not just “loud and clear.”
Module 12

Custom Molds vs Universal IEMs

Fit, isolation, long-show comfort (the real deciding factors).
Driver counts... what matters vs what’s marketing.
Hearing safety + long-term protection strategy.
Module 13

Vocal + Instrument Mic Systems

Wireless handheld vs headset vs lav... use-case clarity.
Wired mic choices, proximity effect, feedback control.
Quick gain strategy for loud stages.

Pillar 5... Pro Live Performance Systems

Show docs, soundcheck systems, and click/tracks done the right way.

Modules 14–16
Module 14

Stage Plots, Input Lists, and Show Docs

Create docs venues actually use... stage plot, inputs, monitors, backline.
Patch lists + monitor requests that reduce show-night chaos.
Versions for bar gig vs festival vs corporate vs fly date.
Module 15

Soundcheck Like a Pro

Line check vs soundcheck... and how not to waste time.
Performer gain staging fundamentals (so FOH isn’t guessing).
Fix common issues fast... hum, buzz, RF, feedback.
Module 16

Click, Tracks, and Talkback

Click rigs, routing, and redundancy... keep it stable.
Band communication systems... talkback that actually helps.
Make tracks feel musical... not karaoke.

Pillar 6... Stagecraft & “The Show”

Stage presence, setlist flow, and visuals that look expensive.

Modules 17–19
Module 17

Commanding the Stage

Movement, spacing, “where to stand and why.”
Performance energy without looking corny.
Crowd connection tools... front-person cheat codes.
Module 18

Setlists That Win

Flow design... build energy arcs that hold attention.
Medleys, transitions, and dead-air killers.
Reading the room... decisions in real time.
Module 19

Visual Identity (Wear Your Genre)

Wardrobe + branding cohesion (without spending a fortune).
What looks “expensive” onstage... and what looks accidental.
Consistency across promo photos, socials, and the live show.

Pillar 7... Bandcraft + Networking

Find players, run rehearsals cleanly, and become the person who gets called again.

Modules 20–22
Module 20

How to Find Musicians (Pro + Amateur Paths)

Where the best players actually come from... and how to approach.
Audition process + red flags + green flags.
Build a sub list and keep it alive.
Module 21

Rehearsals That Don’t Waste Your Life

Rehearsal formats by goal... new band vs polish vs production.
Run rehearsals like a bandleader (even if you’re not the “leader”).
Remote tools... charts, recordings, reference mixes.
Module 22

Professional Etiquette

Communication, punctuality, money talk, conflict basics.
Be the person who gets called again.
Handle flaky people without burning bridges.

Pillar 8... Career & Business (Working Musician Reality)

Booking assets, pricing, and content... without becoming a full-time influencer.

Modules 23–25
Module 23

Your EPK That Books Work

Bio, photos, video, repertoire list, tech rider... clean and believable.
What bookers actually want to see.
Templates + example structures.
Module 24

Pricing, Negotiation, and Contracts

What to charge and why... by gig type.
Deposits, cancellations, pay structure.
Reduce risk without being “difficult.”
Module 25

Content That Converts

Capture usable live video/audio without needing a film crew.
Posting strategy for musicians who hate posting.
Ads/boosting basics (optional)... only if you want it.

Build the System... Then Build the Legacy

Great players aren’t just talented... they’re reliable, prepared, and easy to hire. This curriculum is built to make you that person.

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