Question 1

How did you decide to get into your line of work?

Accepted Answer

I always wanted to be a musician and played in lots of bands while I was at Uni studying agriculture. I preferred making music to milking cows and I didn't have to get up at 5am.

Question 2

Do you have a favourite customer story you would like to share?

Accepted Answer

“More, more, more!” ...Rick knows how to get everyone on the dance floor and always leaves them wanting more.  A talented performer and a true professional. You won’t be disappointed.””  Susan Crosse, Pandora Jewelry

Question 3

What do you like most about your job?

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I love performing for people, meeting a new crew and seeing people enjoy themselves. Music is my life and its good fun

Question 4

What questions should a customer ask to hire the right service professional?

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Ask about style and experience and then get them to send you a few tracks to listen to. Check out a few videos online and see them live if you can

Question 5

What questions do customers commonly ask and how would you answer them?

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"Can we play some ABBA tunes?" yes we can but you have to ask us before the gig and we will only play one. that's a joke of course but we can play a big range of material and if you request something special that we don't know we are happy to learn a couple of tunes for the event.

Question 6

Why should a customer hire you over another service provider?

Accepted Answer

I'm an experienced professional musician with a wonderful history of satisfied past clients. I only work with the best musicians in town to bring you a fun filled event. We cover a big range of music from classic jazz though to pop and rock covers. We come self contained with PA and lights.

Question 7

What are the typical things that you need to know before you can provide a quote to a customer?

Accepted Answer

Start and end time of the event Parking for 3-5 cars Location of the Event Date of the Event What size band you want - I can do anything from a DJ with Sax through to a 6 piece live band

Question 8

Are there any special offers you would like to offer to Oneflare customers?

Accepted Answer

I can offer One Flare customers free background music between band sets and Solo sax session anytime during the evening

Question 9

What makes your pricing competitive?

Accepted Answer

Experience and ability come at a price but we have to be competitive so we price to suit the customer as best we can

Question 10

How do you normally charge for your service?

Accepted Answer

We ask for a 20% deposit on booking then the balance can be deposited into my account on the day of the event

Question 11

Is there a particular aspect of your trade or industry that you specialise in?

Accepted Answer

We especially like Jazz and Groove, Funk, Soul, Pop, Roots, Dance. Vocals, Sax, Guitar, Bass, Drums, DJ, Keyboards, Piano, PA.

Question 12

What experience, skills, qualifications or training do you have to make you the right person for the job?

Accepted Answer

30 years experience as a professional musician. Numerous international tours, hundreds of weddings and parties, a big range of festivals including The Big Day Out, Montreux Jazz Festival, Sweetwaters, Vibes on a Summers Day, Perth Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival etc.

Rick Robertson Entertainment

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