| I will show you a possibility how you can get on a | | | | after two months and they attend my shows |
| stage with a world-wide audience without spending | | | | regularly. There are lots of different locations you |
| money. Let's keep it short and get right into the | | | | can play at. All around the world people run live |
| important things you need and have to do: | | | | music venues in Second Life, so it's possible to |
| | | | play 24 hours a day. Another nice detail is, you |
| 1. A PC with a sound-card (line-in/mic), graphics | | | | get tips if the audience appreciates your music. |
| adapter that supports 3-D and a broadband | | | | That can be up to 10 US$ for a gig (which lasts |
| internet connection | | | | usually 60 minutes). Don't get me wrong... it CAN |
| 2. Create a free Second Life basic account | | | | be that much! Making music should primarily be a |
| 3. Get a free streaming software and install it on | | | | pleasure, not a business. |
| your pc | | | | The best thing is, you can't make any mistakes. |
| 4. Set up your PC to get ready to stream your | | | | No need to get stage-fright or having doubts |
| live music into the 'www' | | | | about the quality of your music. People are kind, |
| 5. Get backing-tracks to sing along to (optional) | | | | especially those who love music. You will get |
| 6. Search for open-mic-events in Second Life and | | | | feedback from the audience that helps you to |
| submit | | | | improve your skills. I made lots of friends |
| 7. On the stage! | | | | throughout the world, talking about my gigs and |
| It's really easy! I'm now into Second Life's music | | | | the music they like. |
| scene for almost half a year and it's great fun. | | | | Don't be shy! Share your talent with the world! |
| About 50 people subscribed to my fan-group | | | | |