Busking: BASIC TIPS for a NEW busker!

[@titolarios]

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[@Yourmomma568]

another tip, play upbeat funky music. high energy songs will attract bigger crowds and hold their attention long enough to reach in their pockets. also, once a crowd has reached critical mass, finish your song and take a break. people who were going to pay will pay then and a new crowd can gather. just a quick wave, thank you, sip of water, fiddle with settings, people will drop money and clear off. also wear an outfit, be entertaining, dress like youre doing a show and look like your having fun. slow melodic music in normal street wear might catch a few people for a minute or two but a crazy get up and high energy music will get a crowd. put on a show, too many buskers treat it like a self indulgent practise session, not a performance, which it is. happy excited people in large groups are much looser with their money than morose passerby'.

[@titolarios]

yes I agree with the energy songs. That definitely works!

[@fisty539]

hi I know this is a late reply I'm thinking of starting busking and what is the significance of this 'police dont cross' strap, I plan to juggle etc so is it necessary? also any tips for a juggling busker? cheers

[@Yourmomma568]

@@fisty539 bot sure what you are reffering to, but if you see yellow police line do not cross tape, it means that area has been sectioned off by police for some reason and they are asking you to stay out of that area. starting busking anywhere with covid is bad idea. I think New Zealand doesn't have any but idk about anywhere else. another tip is to incorporate humor, or even a gag into your show, and you should really treat busking as a perfomance art rather than just as playing music. jokes, musical gags, quick songs as a punchlineto a set up, incorporating shameless requests for money into your schtick, incorporate the audience. it also helps to give the audience something they have never seen before. my dad traveled all over the continent as a young man busking to pay his way. they had 2 home made Instruments they would use on occasion to draw a crowd. one was his partners elaborate washboard set up with bells, borns whistles and even old fire helmet were incorporated into the rythem section of the traditional washboard. they also had something they called a fallopian tuba. which was a tuba they made out of pvc pipe and an old kitchen sink. they'd play polka music on that to draw a crowd and then go into the rest of their act when they had a bit of an audience. not saying you have to go that far, but find some ironically silly things and come up with stupid names. call a harmonica a mouth organ, a jew harp a didgeridon't, a kazoo a jay leno call. i do a thing where i play the national anthem on a duck call. tie tambourines on your boots. you really have to be comfortable making a fool of yourself, and it comes off as being a clown almost, but it really puts people in a good mood and if you can look a bit disheveled in your dress (go for colorful hippy or thrift store look) peiple are pretty willing to put a few coins in. one time i wore a suit and made literally 6 dollars in 4 hours, so unlike any other performances, don't dress up too nice. whatever you do you want to stand out and make people think this is their only chance to see something unusual. for juggling specifically i don't have any experience but i imagine the same rules apply. do your regular routine but have interesting props visibly waiting off to the side. don't start with your closer, wait until you have a bit of a crowd by doing something showy, but have something ridiculous waiting for them off to the side. after you get a little crowd, finish what you were doing, take a bow and follow up with something really skillful for a few seconds, then announce your next trick with a hook like "now I have one other thing I've been practicing but I haven't tried the real thing yet, maybe with the right financial incentives i could be persuaded to attempt this in public," and pull out something dangerous egg on donations and then do a knife on fire act or something. learn some audience interaction tricks to. if you can incorporate them into the juggle then all the better. think of those turkish ice cream guys. maybe learn a couple magic tricks to incorporate.

[@Yourmomma568]

just thought, you could juggle knives with fuel on them that you ignite mid air with fire breathing. that'd be a show stopper. after that you can end the show with "thank you all, now if you'll excuse me i need to take a break and have a drink, i think i swallowed some of that fire and it need to extinguish it before it comes out the wrong way, good pants are hard to come by these days" that'd be a good crowd recycler.

[@philpants44]

@@fisty539 it's just a humorous guitar strap some people buy for "fun" no you don't need a police line to busk

[@rogerhaenga9567]

I've been busking in Dunedin NZ now for 2yrs,n can cover 300 songs now,I don't do it for money but for the genuine love of music,my tip is persevere n practice,n passion,money is a bonus,I love bringing joy to the people,I've seen children dance,mother's cry,n I'm so grateful to the Lord for this talent n give all Glory to him,n have fun ...Jahbless n gd luk

[@titolarios]

Nice man! I agree with you! First you have to enjoy your music! Rewards will follow your passion!

[@PlayitonPan]

🔥🙌🏾😎💫

[@danieledanny9625]

I realized that people don't care how good you are, but that you have to entertain the audience

[@StefanosAndritsios]

man you have to buy rechargeable batteries to save money

[@titolarios]

Hi Stefano's! Yes I did it in the end! I will make soon a video about this! Thanks and have a great day! Cheers

[@smorrow]

You can buy special chargers for non-rechargable batteries btw

[@HeathenwoodOfficial]

@@smorrow woah. That's a thing? What are some brands? Thanks a bunch

[@LiveLearnDream]

Thanks for being super real - this is so helpful for anyone who is looking to busk!

[@titolarios]

Thank you so much! I try to tell what I learned ;) Cheers from Galway!

[@ak9198]

Tito, I just ran into your video. I want to start busking in L.A @ 63y/o It has been a long time dream I sort of dread, imagining worse case scenarios. BUt your videos have helped me a lot today to complete my equipment and my plan. THANKS! Plus I love your singing KUDOS!

[@mrtee183]

Great advice my friend. I've sent this to my daughter who is just about to start busking. Thanks for your time in making this video, to help others. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@titolarios]

Glad it was helpful! Hope your daughter will enjoy busking! :)

[@mrtee183]

@@titolarios Thank you ☀️👍💙

[@pup1008]

I think the best tip there was that *POLICE DON'T CROSS* strap! As someone who normally busks at night that is a really good accessory & works on a subliminal level to preserve personal space & security!

[@titolarios]

Aaahah I agree, try it and let me know! Thanks for stopping by 👍

[@fisty539]

hi I know this is a late reply I'm thinking of starting busking and what is the significance of this 'police dont cross' strap, I plan to juggle etc so is it necessary? also any tips for a juggling busker? cheers

[@pup1008]

@@fisty539 It was more for guitars, you can get a guitar strap that looks like the "POLICE DON'T CROSS" tape you can get. Not too sure how that would work for a anything else - sorry!

[@kyelzinhein8575]

You are good heart man, you explain everything what u did

[@titolarios]

thank you so much man. I appreciate your kind comments. stay safe and have a great day. cheers from Galway

[@brianmorris8045]

Yep, to get the money flowing out of the music tap, like any faucet, you need to prime the hat with coins for sure. It looks impressive...people think others have been dropping coins in. Just remember how much you put in to start with.

[@nerad1994]

Also move locations frequently would be a good idea I think

[@titolarios]

Yes that's true! In Dublin you can busk only one hour in one spot and then you have to move to another spot. This is a rule!

[@mollymurray765]

Because of the covid19 I am playing the ukalele in my front garden in northen ireland

[@titolarios]

yes, I know! I'm spendig too a lot of time playing the guitar at home...!

[@stevieG.]

Great video and some really helpful comments here as well. Planning to busk for the first time this Nov/Christmas period so just getting set up and the playlist together.

[@MADKOALA]

Man, I'm moving to Dublin in August and I want to busk there too, was looking for busking tips and found your channel about busking in Dublin xD Amazingly specific, subbed for sure! I only found like 3 updated and active busking channels on youtube, I plan on doing one myself as soon as I start. Keep going dude, hope to see more videos about tips too! hell maybe we can grab a pint

[@titolarios]

You should try Dublin for sure!

[@ugbomorchris1259]

I have that CUBE ROLAND AMPLIFIER. My friend i think you need to get a Rechargeable battery to save your money. That's what I use

[@BillyBlaze7]

Use some good quality rechargable batteries, its worth it. I have the same amp and use energizer rechargables :-) I have been using the same batteries several years

[@titolarios]

Hi Billy! Yes I have now the Energizer rechargeable batteries now. They work grate for me!

[@andresrambaldi578]

Hi ! How long is the duration of the Energizer rechargables batteries in the cube street amp? I have the same amp 🤡 thanks 😊

[@BillyBlaze7]

@@andresrambaldi578 If you get the rechargable batteries they last years, I am still using the same batteries and just charge them after every gig

[@cameroncook3863]

It would be nicer I think if the cube had a built in rechargeable battery

[@titolarios]

They don't have built in batteries because with time rechargeable batteries don't have the same performance as when they were brand new. 🕺

[@cameroncook3863]

@@titolarios look into AER battery powered amp

[@thelonelymotorbikeradventu3524]

Great street performance.👍 Ones I saw an other good busking player. He was sitting on his knees. He made good money with his strong voice and acoustic guitar skills. I noticed that after each song he collected the money and put it away. Only two big coins leftover in the case. I don’t think it had any influence on the spectators willingness to give more money. It was more a security kind of reason I think.

[@charlieward6725]

Im in Galway and i want to start busking i have no instruments but i am an amazing singer

[@LTJR.]

5 syllables...Bobby McFerrin... Or three if you slide it and say it fast, and creatively. Speaking of three syllables, Al Jarreau.

[@seanomeachair3290]

Thank you Tito your video was super helpful & informative! I like the attitude of making someone's day! Your English is impeccable too...best wishes 🎸

[@titolarios]

Hi Sean! Thank you so much for watching the video 🙏🙏

[@rahelbaer]

Thank you for your great tipps!👏👏👏

[@pedroroque4084]

Oh and thanks for the tips, I used to busk and play bars and stuff for a few years, but I stopped for almost 3 years due to lots of problems, and today is my comeback! It's always nice to hear someone else's perspective, you nailed it man! Cheers and all the best to you! Oh and be sure to come by to Portugal, I'm sure you're gonna like it if you haven't been here before 😉 cheers!

[@titolarios]

thanks man! good luck with busking!

[@pedroroque4084]

@@titolarios thank you, likewise 😉

[@judzarintocomak9330]

@@pedroroque4084 Hi I'm Judy from Philippines and currently learning Portuguese and Spanish through songs,😊 Portugal is one of ideal place to visit soon

[@bamartist4437]

this guy is great, love his ideas. fantastic.

[@titolarios]

cheers man! appreciate this!

[@JacobKoopman]

Yo been watching your videos a while now. Forgot to hit that sub button. I did just now tho. Keep up the good work buddy! 🙏🙌🔥

[@tquake]

Hey Jacob! Thanks man! Hope to meet you soon on the streets again, maybe after this crazy time! Take care! I like you live stream videos!!🙌🏻

[@jcwab]

“Forgot”

[@JacobKoopman]

@@jcwab yep

[@lukeswa.n]

Can you share your arrangement/ tab of shallow that you played? It sounds so unique and really good

[@kentaccordionist]

Try using rechargeable batteries and purchase a spare battery pack. I only use rechargeable batteries, which work fine on the max volume setting. And have another battery pack ready to go in if I run out of power in the first one.

[@mfaizaldarus6457]

Tq sharing bro .. 😃👍👍..btw better u use recharger battry for save buget..

[@titolarios]

Yes, true! but I now use rechargeable batteries! :)

[@PURPLE_SHADE_SMOOTHIE]

Grateful for you. Thank you for the thoughtful and insightful content.

[@titolarios]

thanks man, really appreciate your comment! stay safe and cheers.

[@EbrahimJohnson]

Excellent Video, Really Appreciate You 👍

[@titolarios]

thanks man! really appreciate your support. hope you have a lovely day. cheers from Ireland :)

[@wolfunplugged]

hey - that was a very well done video, thanks for sharing your experience!....and yep. I also think, that your last advice is the most important: to give the people a good mood.

[@titolarios]

hey there thanks for watching the video! hope you have a great day. cheers from Galway 🙂

[@blustrings5552]

Loved watching this, thanks for a great video man. From the editing and sound effects, to the valuable advice. Listening to you taking about busking makes me want to get back into it😁. Peace! ✌️

[@titolarios]

thanks man! you should give it a try one more time! cheers from Galway

[@ZinsWorld]

Cool video bro I hope to meet you someday in my travels :-)

[@titolarios]

thanks man! cheers

[@gonzalorodolfocuenca1694]

Thanks Tito

[@dareyes3366]

you sound great dude!

[@titolarios]

thanks man! cheers

[@marcelo_koman]

Id love to see a looong version of your videos where you just busk and we can just chill with you and listen and see people dropping coins.

[@titolarios]

I'm planning to make live streams while I'm busking. I just have to figure out how to deliver good-quality audio. It takes a bit of time but eventually I will make it. 🙂

[@marcelo_koman]

@@titolarios Ooo that sounds awesome. Can't wait!

[@pizzanic007]

Have you ever see the Mitchelstown Busking Festival? Its a great weekend and there is also the Indie Festival in town that weekend!!!

[@titolarios]

I didn't know about this festival! Thanks for letting me know! 😲

[@melroberts7987]

I got myself the same guitar strap and the same amp!

[@titolarios]

Great! It is the perfect combo 👍🏼🙂

[@Lielzemnieks]

Man, you still have a lot to learn if all you make is 45euros for 3 hours. As a busker with 15+ years experience, my best tip would bet to keep away as far as possible from other buskers or any source of music, then you will make way more. If city is full of buskers, go to other city or come another day.

[@titolarios]

I do busking for the fun and to relax playing music, money is secondary for me

[@Hejka39]

Good job 🎸🎸🎸

[@sebastiaanmusic3710]

Nice video. Do you have recommendations for a headset mic. I play only acoustic so far. Thanks. 👍

[@titolarios]

Thanks man! But I haven't tried any headset mic so far! Good luck 🤞!

[@callumcartymusic]

I enjoyed this video man. I'd love to try busking in Ireland, particularly Dublin and Galway. Do you need permission/license for Galway? If so, how much is that?

[@titolarios]

Hi there! Thanks for the comment! No permit is required in Galway, however there are some restrictions of when you can use an amp. You can busk the whole day from 11Am, but only after 6PM with the amp. Hope this helps. Have a good day! 👍🏼

[@callumcartymusic]

@@titolarios Thanks Tito!

[@rayavenue]

Thanks bro👏🙏 very helpful

[@titolarios]

you're welcome bro! take care!

[@Bjornlundstrom]

Hey, cool work, greetings/OBW😎👍🎶

[@stowjer]

I hope you enjoyed wicklow bro! Rock on!

[@titolarios]

Thank you so much!!

[@brianmorris8045]

I'm not getting paid to say this but the batteries I use in my cube streets 1, & 2, are nothing less than Energizers. They never let me down, but I do carry a small plastic container of spare batteries. If you are going to spend over $500AU on a new battery powered amp, at least by some decent brand alkaline batteries...don't skimp, or your amp is going to embarrassingly dead halfway through a song after a few hours.

[@jordanlawtonmusic9784]

loved this video, not sure if you mentioned it in the video but what microphone do you use please for you busking? keep up the good work

[@titolarios]

I use a Shure SM58, it's a good mic! Happy to help! Cheers

[@JoeyFerrisMusic]

I have the same amp. I use rechargeable batteries

[@titolarios]

It's a good amp! Do you think rechargeable batteries are worth it?

[@CaptainGeorgeOfficial]

@@titolarios they definitely are if you have the patience to charge... For a long time i didn`t but then you travel to some poor countries, and don`t make that much in a day. Bateries are not cheaper though, only your income as a busker is lower :)

[@titolarios]

I had other comments on the socials regarding this: it is better to have a big rechargeable battery that you can charge with a plug -> this should last for 6 or 7 sets busking. I wanna give it a try! Thanks for the comment!

[@CaptainGeorgeOfficial]

@@titolarios no worries... people use big batteries from car sometimes...but i fly a lot so it is not very good idea to drag another 1,5 kg with me

[@ciaranpachico3694]

I love the guitar strap. Does anyone know where I can buy one

[@legendofkora8243]

Ciarán Pachico I liked it a lot too! 🙈 Maybe on Amazon 🤔

[@ciaranpachico3694]

Legend of Kora I actually found the strap and ordered it! I found it on Amazon it’s fairly cheap.

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Great.

[@UpsideofNat]

I have a question for you, can you just go somewhere empty and do it? Or do you have to pay to do it?

[@titolarios]

there are specific rules, depends on the city! I made a video about this!

[@lukeswa.n]

In Ireland where he plays, and dublin specifically you need to obtain a permit from Dublin city council for 60€ and if you want to use an amplifier/speaker in your act, it's another 30€ so about 90€ all together

[@UpsideofNat]

@@lukeswa.n I don’t buy things by €

[@lukeswa.n]

@@UpsideofNat 1€ = 1.19usd for reference

[@UpsideofNat]

@@lukeswa.n I’m sorry 😐

[@ΒασιληςΒαγενας-β1φ]

is real that this model works good with the volume high ?and in the low volumes (about middle)you don't have clear sound....i saw that you have mic volume in 9 w

[@DjDudukBruka]

YOU ARE KING.THS

[@DjDudukBruka]

LONG LIVE BUSKING s !!!

[@pedroroque4084]

My dude of course it's not that bad, just think here in my country (Portugal) the minimum wage is 620€ so in one hour you made what most do in 8 hours of gruelling hard work that most people hate.. think about that 😅 of course before covid I'm sure you would make more money but still, it's pretty darn good.. all the best! 😉

[@Pecky]

What is best mic to use for rapping with street cube???

[@macpakinga1271]

Im good thannk you 😂❤

[@danieledanny9625]

Some bass player use busking? It's more hard thar get goal I think that acoustic guitar..

[@gwapoko6943]

Ang galing mo tol

[@georgeguiney3454]

You're from Ireland too I take it, so i wanna ask, do you need permits to busk? and if you do will you be fined for doing it without one of do they really care to check?

[@titolarios]

In the place where I busk the permit is not necessary. There are other cities where the permit is required.

[@dougmac444]

Great info thanks For the future, be aware of background noise when you are taking, like the river behind you It’s distracting 😊

[@titolarios]

Thanks, yeah, was not the best place to talk! 🙂 Cheers from Galway

[@legendofkora8243]

Thank youuuuu!

[@titolarios]

✌️ thanks to you!

[@yodasblues9031]

The Street Cube EX doesn’t work when volume on ‘Full’??? You need to be sending it back for a refund my friend!

[@titolarios]

It works, but you need to have proper batteries, it won't work with cheap batteries 😁

[@MrJohnsonx3]

Bearded man in the river at 6:45.

[@nerad1994]

3:25 of you have a music note tattooed on your index finger?

[@Paguyuban_tepa_selira]

Greenday 🤗

[@titolarios]

Guys let me know which one are your best tips for new buskers here below!

[@yuhbeazy]

I want to sell all my stuff .. and go out and busk.. any tips?

[@titolarios]

To start busking the first day, get ready with at least 10 songs to play😉

[@LTJR.]

@@titolarios oh my Lord so true. I saw a couple kids outside of a trader Joe's playing and they had maybe a repertoire of 10 songs no soloing just guitar chords with a girl playing violin Melody of the song. It was okay the first run through but when they reached the end I heard the same song that they started with and I thought, well that's cool they're already getting requests...NOOOooo... They just jumped in and started playing all the songs down again and when they finished again and when they finished again. I was far enough away so that my own trip drowned them out but I could definitely tell what was going on and I couldn't help but feel immense empathy for the poor workers that were stuck all around them. It reminded me of the old spanky and our Gang when, I think it was Alfalfa, that was singing "I'm in the mood for love" over and over and over cuz he didn't know the other words. Good thing to bring up bathroom breaks also because it is never ever permissible to " go behind a bush" I think also in the United States it could be construed as a sex crime. It comes down to urination in public but I've heard that it could be lumped into sex offenders status. As to your signage idea you have or you may have a hard guitar case which when opened up is a nice billboard. Of course your thoughts on priming the tip jar are 100% correct. It's giving the people an idea that you're worth something and not just scattered pennies and giving them choices... A few paper bills, and large denomination coins pave the way for more and the coins are there to make it okay in case that's all they have. Maybe they'd like to tip more but only have some change on hand, well no shame in taking that too. it's only a matter of time before some smart ass puts out a suggested donation ha. There's so many different experiences and tips and protecting your tip jar against some schmuck running off with it is a good idea but you may not want it so close to you that people feel a little strange coming into your space. Congratulations to you and hold your head up high not a lot of people can get out there and do this it's sort of like a stand-up comedian, if it's a solo act and just you.

[@gerrypair3856]

I will admit. I,m a little scared. I have sang in front of folks. Just not on a street. I have been on stage. This is all new to me. But I have always wanted to do this. I have seen buskers im San Franscoe.

[@titolarios]

People don’t care about you whether you’re good or bad, just play some music and do your best 🤙 the more you do it, the better you get at it. It’s all about repetition and practice 😄

[@aurorakarolyn]

what camera do you use???

[@titolarios]

Hi! I use a canon 200D, the old version! I recommend getting the M50 mark II now!

[@aurorakarolyn]

@@titolarios thanks! saw you busking in town the other, will stop and say hi next time!

[@noellehiggins3898]

I live near there

[@gabrielladim9440]

Do you need permit before busking in the area?

[@titolarios]

Hi Gabriel! Yes you will need a permit to busk in Dublin!

[@LonskiBig]

....Mellow guitar sound and good voice....coins or no coins, that's the reason you're getting good pay

[@titolarios]

Hey there, thank you so much for your support! Have a great day!

[@zeroo14]

How long did the set last?

[@titolarios]

1 set is usually 1 hour

[@danieledanny9625]

hi,i tried to busking with bass guitar solo but.......0 success :)

[@stevieG.]

I saw a young lad doing that in Newquay town centre I thought it was pretty cool!

[@komiku3966]

could i use an acoustic bass... so no amp

[@danieledanny9625]

nobody hear you in the street

[@thesheepjones9352]

I wana busk so bad, but the culture where I live, you only busk if you are homeless or messing a leg and stuff. So i would feel like im taking there money away. And i dont want to do that.

[@gutsandgrittv5076]

Do it in a tourist location because tourists don’t have the same attitude as locals

[@thebottles2684]

Is that Ireland?

[@titolarios]

yes it is!

[@thebottles2684]

@@titolarios ahhHHh okie ah jazuuUuuz your doing good yourself

[@francesco5061]

nice watch tho ;)

[@titolarios]

Thanks!

[@ugbomorchris1259]

I need to speak with you

[@melhorestutoriais3286]

Are you from?

[@titolarios]

guess!

[@lizveta6643]

@@titolarios Portugal

[@benshannon1878]

can anyone else hear passenger here?

[@titolarios]

I doooon't 🙈

[@gushutchinson8758]

even if it. were true? just Don t spread the word.. who is it supposed to be helping? Punters will only feel tricked. they have a feeling they were being conned..silence sometimes?

[@vanshingprairie]

Best tip for busking : Don't suck. Not saying this guy does, but just the follow up after that band....is tough.

[@MaYbYl8eR]

get yourself a job rocker man portable, battery is rechargeable hey make them large too

[@titolarios]

for now I have have the rechargeable batteries by energizer. I only have max 3 sets during the day, one hour each and it is more than enough. We are many buskers here in Galway so you can't stay too long in one spot. thanks man!

[@divineprinciplesofrelaxtio4441]

Invest in a good mic. 🎤

[@harrykuheim6107]

I've busked for three years...and I say NO AMPLIFICATION!!!...some of you really Suck and your Songs really Blow.

[@Spencersharpjuggling]

Best busking advice I received: Make it personal with the crowd. Good luck fellow buskers! 🤓🤹‍♀️