Category 1: Concert Halls & Performing Arts Centers
(Prestigious venues designed specifically for performance, often with formal seating)
Concert Hall
Opera House
Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Recital Hall
Black Box Theater
Category 2: Large-Scale & Outdoor Venues
(High-capacity venues for major tours, festivals, and large audiences)
Stadium / Arena
Amphitheater
Festival Grounds
Bandshell / Bandstand
Public Park (for a concert series)
Beach / Waterfront
Rooftop Bar / Terrace
Category 3: Bars, Clubs & Nightlife
(Venues focused on drinks, socializing, and entertainment – the “bread and butter” for many artists)
Nightclub / DJ Club
Cocktail Lounge / Piano Bar
Dive Bar / Pub
Sports Bar / Grill
Comedy Club
Brewery / Taproom / Cidery
Wine Bar
Karaoke Bar
Billiards Hall / Pool Hall
Category 4: Restaurants & Eateries
(Venues where music enhances the dining experience)
Fine Dining Restaurant
Casual Dining Restaurant
Theme Restaurant
Café / Coffeehouse
Food Hall / Market
Category 5: Private Events & Functions
(The client is an individual or organization hosting a private event)
Wedding / Wedding Reception
Corporate Event / Holiday Party / Conference
Private House Party / Birthday Party
Fundraiser / Gala
School Dance (Prom, Homecoming)
University / College Event
Category 6: Theatrical & Unconventional Spaces
(Unique venues that are not primarily designed for music)
Theater (for a musical or as a concert venue)
Museum / Art Gallery
Library
Record Store
Bookstore
Fashion Store / Retail Store
Warehouse / Loft
Church / Cathedral / House of Worship
Category 7: Educational Institutions
(For performances, educational work, or student events)
Music School / Conservatory
University/College Campus (Student Union, Campus Bar, Auditorium)
K-12 School (for assemblies, workshops, or concerts)
Category 8: Ceremonial, Therapeutic & Community Service
(Venues where music supports, heals, commemorates, or serves a community function)
Hospitals & Medical Centers (General, Children’s, Rehabilitation)
Mental Health Facilities & Therapy Centers
Senior Living & Care Facilities (Independent Living, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, Memory Care)
Hospice & Palliative Care Centers
Funeral Homes & Memorial Services
Government & Civic Events (City Hall ceremonies, official openings, national holidays)
Parades & Public Processions
Veterans’ Associations & Legions
Correctional Facilities / Prisons
Community Centers
Category 9: Studio & Remote Session Work
(Work focused on recording, not live performance)
Commercial Recording Studio
Home Studio Session
Remote Session Work (From Your Own Studio)
For Albums/EPs
For Film/TV Scores
For Commercial Jingles
For Video Game Soundtracks
For Online Content Creators
Category 10: Music Teaching & Educational Services
(Work focused on instruction and pedagogy)
Private Lessons:
In-Home (Your Home)
In-Studio (Your Studio)
At Student’s Home
Online/Virtual (e.g., Zoom, Skype)
Masterclasses & Workshops:
As a Guest Artist at a School/University
Hosted at a Music Store
Hosted at a Community Center
Online/Virtual Masterclass
Group Classes & Ensembles:
Leading a Rock Band Workshop
Teaching a Group Piano Class
Conducting a Community Choir
Category 11: Other & Niche Venues
Casino / Gaming Hall
Cruise Ship
Hotel Lobby / Bar
Airport Terminal
Race Track / Sporting Event (for pre-game or halftime show)
Bowling Alley / Arcade
Farmer’s Market / Street Fair