Gigging in Asia: How Musicians Are Building Real Careers Asia.

🎸 Gigging in Asia

How real musicians built careers across Asia

Want to perform in Asia—but not sure where to start?
This is your all-access pass to what it’s really like to gig, tour, and thrive as a working musician in Asia. Hear directly from pros who’ve done it—and learn exactly what you’ll need to succeed.

Whether you're a singer, instrumentalist, DJ, or bandleader, Gigging in Asia gives you the tools, strategies, and insider knowledge you won't find anywhere else.

🎧 What You’ll Get:

✅ 13 Audio Interviews with Working Musicians who Broke the Code in the Gigging Game in Asia (62 min)
→ Learn how they got gigs, handled culture shock, connected with locals, and built lasting careers across Taiwan, Japan, and China.

✅ 2 Interviews with Booking Agents in Taiwan & China (31 min)
→ Get real-world insights on hotel gigs, performance expectations, contracts, visas, pay, and what agents are actually looking for.

✅ Full Written Transcripts
→ Read and highlight every detail at your own pace.

✅ Bonus Materials

• 7 Pro Tips for a smooth start in Asia
• 5 Fatal Mistakes musicians make overseas
• 17 Must-Have Items to bring with you
• Gigs, Requirements and Salary
• Useful Phrases in Mandarin
• Popular Must Know Jazz Tunes
• Bilingual Asian Food Menu

💬 Real-World Advice From People Doing the Work

Testimonials From Working Musicians:

“I downloaded the files successfully. I must say that your package is indeed a great piece of advice, awesome! I’m enjoying all the interviews. Great initiative from you, lots of cool information. Besides your well prepared package and its valuable information, your kindness is awesome!”- Xavier Padilla. Bass player, Composer and Arranger. Paris, France.

Hi Harry, Thought I’d send you a testimonial as I think the package is awesome: “Gigging in Asia” pack is fantastic, it genuinely gives you valuable insider advice from people who have worked in the Asia market, helps you to avoid pitfalls and gives you understanding what it’s really like being a working musician in Asia. Harry’s got a real professional approach to conducting interviews and his choice of questions is excellent.”- Rob James. Bandleader and Singer, London, UK.

“Hi Harry, I just finished to listen and read the package, it’s a very amazing package, wow… so much information that I needed I found in your package, very detailed information and stories, thank you so much. Very nice to deal with you Harry, you are so kind and helpful.”- Nana Lee. Vocalist. Jakarta, Indonesia.

“I really like the PDF download, I find it really informative and it’s a great starting point. Harry Schnur you are a very helpful contact to have”- Thanks so much for the info and help. ”- Eric Guirguis. Fat Kid Quartet. Montreal, Canada.

“I’ve read through the PDF transcripts and it’s a good combination of common sense and useful advice based on experience – the best kind. Thanks for writing and the helpful info.”- Rand Bliss Singer & Guitarist. Cairns, Australia.

Harry, “Thanks again for the very interesting and useful information” -Christophe Ledru. Singer/Guitar player .Tenerife island, Canary Islands.