You Teach the Art,
We’ll Teach the Business
Empower your students to take control of their music careers.
Educating Artists.
Elevating Careers.
Artists need to book shows to support themselves. Anyone Can Book a Gig provides a practical step-by-step curriculum that gives them the knowledge they need to represent themselves and build sustainable careers.
All-in-One Curriculum
We provide comprehensive curriculum that covers the booking process from start to finish.
Practical Strategies
We teach straightforward, actionable strategies that artists can easily put into practice.
Career Sustainability
We focus on building professional relationships that can support a lifetime career for musicians.
What Sets Us Apart
Our program was created by Katherine McVicker and her agency Music Works International. We don’t just teach booking, we do it everyday for a roster of some of the world’s top artists in Jazz and world music.
Industry Expertise
Developed by veteran booking agent Katherine McVicker, our program curriculum teaches proven booking strategies our agency uses to book over 600 shows annually. Learn more about Katherine McVicker.
Professional Endorsement
We tested our course with music industry professionals, and even experienced pros found the program insightful. See what they had to say below.
Multiple Formats
Whether you’re learning in the classroom, at home on your computer, or checking your phone on your commute, our program suits the situation. Available as a comprehensive textbook and convenient online course for both computer and mobile, grow your career from anywhere.
“It is a must read. The curriculum for Anyone Can Book a Gig is clear, easy to grasp, and insightful. In addition, the creators of this coursework have the necessary professional credibility representing the very best artists in music.”
Director, Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz
The Hartt School, University of Hartford
“Any wisdom she has to share will be worth your time. Katherine McVicker is one of the kindest, most trustworthy, and most clear-minded booking agents in the performing arts. I’m lucky to have her as a friend and ally.”
Grammy-Nominated Artist;
Professor, Harvard University
“Katherine McVicker is a remarkable human being and an endless resource for managers, artists, or any individual who is interested in strategically booking shows. The course she has built is an immeasurable gift to the music industry.”
Vice President, Strategy
Quincy Jones Productions
Katherine McVicker
Booking Agent; Course Developer; Founder, Music Works International
If you’ve done any kind of serious work in Jazz, you’ve probably heard of our Director, booking agent Katherine McVicker. After three decades in the music industry as an agent developing the touring careers of dozens of internationally renowned Jazz and world music artists, Katherine founded boutique agency Music Works International (MWI) in 2014. Today, MWI books over 600 performances each year worldwide and represents over 30 of the top Jazz, Americana, and world music artists performing today. Now, through this course, Katherine and MWI are offering this expertise, accrued over years of experience, to musicians everywhere.
Educator Packages
Book Bundle
Purchase at least 5 books for your students and receive a 20% Discount and our Teaching Guide.
$55.99 / Book
Minimum 5 Students
Book Bundle Plus
Our basic book bundle for educators, plus a live session with our team!
$55.99 / Book + $250
Minimum 5 Students
2-Day Workshop
Host our team in person for a 2-day workshop where we teach our course straight to students.
$2000
+ Travel
6-Week Guided Intensive
Our team teaches course material over six weeks, with assignments and customized feedback.
$5000
10 Students
All bundles indicate starting pricing. Quotes will also include tax and shipping for textbooks when applicable.