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What kind of music do you provide?
While we try and accommodate every request, our most common services include finding musicians for classical, jazz, and cocktail settings. Groups for this setting usually require 1-5 musicians.
Who will be my point of contact?
While it is rare, you may have as many as three points of contact: Your Consultant, a Referring musician, and the actual Performing musician.
What should I expect from Consultants?
Consultants are your first and last points of contact. They are responsible for making sure you are comfortable and well informed of the process.
After Finding out your preferences and constraints, Consultants communicate those needs to a Referring Musician (RM), who will be your guide and contact for your event.
After your event, the Consultant will contact you again for feedback.
What should I expect from Performing Musicians?
Performing Musicians (PMs) should display proper etiquette, perform in a manner that is musically appropriate, and be accommodating and flexible, within the boundaries of their contract.
For cases in which the RM will not be acting additionally as a PM, a head PM will negotiate the necessary contracts and discuss with you your payment options.
What and who do I pay?
As a general practice, it is customary to send your RM a small deposit to reserve the date for your event. The remainder of the payment is distributed at the event, upon the completion of service. Your RM will discuss with you the most convenient payment options for your event, should the above method not be practical. Payment may or may not include additional cartage fees (transportation and setup costs for larger instruments).
Do I need to tip?
While tipping is not required, it is greatly appreciated by the Performing Musicians. Generally, 10-20% is appropriate if you are pleased with their work.
Will I need to sign contracts?
In most cases, the only contract(s) the Patron signs are those he/she negotiates with the Referring Musicians. There are exceptions, however. Our goal at LMC is to provide you with the best musician to meet your specifications who is available. We will never put a Patron in touch with a musician who is sub par, or unreliable. Because of this, we will occasionally ask our Patrons to allow us to postpone our consulting service to a date closer to the event, when many well qualified musicians begin to solidify their schedules and are more willing to commit. To maintain your comfort level, as a valued Patron, we offer an optional Consulting Agreement which puts in writing our commitment to find you a musician for your event.
If there is a problem who do I call?
If any problems arise, the Patron’s first point of contact is the Referring Musician. If the RM can not be reached, the Patron may also call their original Consultant.
You mean, I don’t have to pay Live Music Consulting ANYTHING?
Correct! Our consulting service is completely free for our Patrons of the Arts. Our Consultants are here to answer all of your questions, and provide professional experience and guidance to you, absolutely free.
The only payment owed is to the Musicians you hire based on our recommendation.
