What to put on a musician’s digital card
- Genres and languages Retro Bollywood, sufi or Carnatic in named languages tells organisers if you suit their audience.
- Live performance video link Organisers book on how you sound live, so a real stage video matters more than a studio track.
- Line-up options Solo, trio or full band with set durations helps planners match budget and venue size.
- WhatsApp for bookings Date checks, song lists and advance payments are usually discussed on WhatsApp, so keep it one tap away.
- Streaming and YouTube links Listeners who liked your set can follow you, which builds an audience for future shows and releases.
- Lesson details Instruments or vocal styles, levels and mode let parents and students ask about classes directly.
- Event types you perform at Weddings, corporate dinners, cafés and ticketed concerts need different sets and different energy; naming the events you play helps organisers decide quickly whether you fit their evening.
- Technical requirements A line on sound needs, stage size, power points or whether you bring your own equipment helps organisers and venues plan, and avoids last-minute problems such as a café with one socket and no mixer.
When to share it
- Shown on a QR stand at a wedding, café gig or corporate dinner so guests can find you after the performance.
- Sent to event planners and wedding families who need videos, line-ups and rider details in one message.
- Shared with parents and students after a school performance or workshop when they ask about music lessons.
- Exchanged with sound engineers, venue managers and fellow musicians who often refer each other for gigs.
What to say when you send it
A card link on its own is easy to ignore. Add a line that reminds the person where you met and what to do next — for example:
Hi Ritika, thanks for considering us for the sangeet. My card has a short live video and the line-up options. Please share the date, venue, guest count and set length, and I will send a quote with sound requirements.
Where to put the QR code
- The stand or amplifier during café gigs, for audience members who want to book.
- Event programmes or posters, with organiser permission.
- Your guitar case or merchandise table.
Mistakes to avoid
- Linking only studio recordings Organisers want to know how you sound live, in a hall or café, not after studio editing. Include a short live video, even a simple phone recording with clear sound.
- Leaving out set length Without a stated set length, organisers may expect three hours when you planned ninety minutes. State standard set lengths and breaks clearly on the card.
- Ignoring permissions for cover songs Some events need performance licences for covers. Know what usually applies and tell organisers early whether licensing is their responsibility, so nobody is surprised on the day.
Tips for a card that gets saved
- Put your best live video first and keep it short; organisers usually watch under two minutes before deciding whether to call.
- Add a line on your standard set length and the notice you need for a booking, so enquiries arrive with realistic expectations.
- Update the card with upcoming public shows or new releases, and remove past dates promptly so followers do not turn up for an old event.