This system is unprecedented!
This system is unprecedented, designed and used by Full-time Musicians; streamlines process, so many helpful tools!
By Breakin S.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Customer reviews of US businesses

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BookLive is the all-in-one platform built exclusively for gigging musicians who want to run their music careers like a real business.We help soloists, bands, and ensembles book more gigs, manage clients, and deliver professional, five-star events with ease.With BookLive, musicians can: • Attract more high-quality leads • Automate client communication and follow-up • Manage gigs, contracts, invoices, and payments in one place • Send professional proposals instantly • Build a complete, high-converting musician website using our template system • Organize setlists, musicians, and scheduling with powerful toolsBookLive is trusted by hundreds of working musicians who want to elevate their professionalism, save time, and consistently book higher-paying gigs.Fulltime Music Academy (FMA) is a coaching and training program by BookLive that helps musicians book high-end, high-paying gigs without needing a fanbase, social media following, or a booking agent.We teach the proven system used by top-earning performers to get corporate events, weddings, private parties, and luxury celebrations.Inside FMA, musicians learn how to: • Position themselves as premium entertainers • Build a professional website that attracts high-paying clients • Implement a simple booking system that consistently fills their calendar • Network with planners and venues to get on preferred vendor lists • Create marketing assets that convert leads into paid gigs • Raise their rates with confidence and deliver unforgettable client experiencesEvery member also gets access to high-touch coaching, templates, scripts, checklists, and mentorship to get real results fast.Fulltime Music Academy has helped musicians all over the world break out of the “low-paying gig cycle” and build a career filled with freedom, income, and opportunities they love.
BookLive (booklive.com) has 28 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5.
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This system is unprecedented, designed and used by Full-time Musicians; streamlines process, so many helpful tools!
By Breakin S.
The musician management features is a game changer!
By customer
BookLive is very intuitive and very comprehensive for the needs of a gigging musician - they have thought of every detail. There is always support if I run into a question or snag.
By Karlee L.
Helpful and reliable. Just a little wonky. Navigation could be more seamless and user-friendly. The different areas/pages are a bit invisible and hard to find. And sometimes it's hard to tell when a function has actually happened or not (ie; accidentally duplicating a performance due to lack of visible indication that it was done the first time). Would be nice to be able to receive attachments from clients. If it is available, it's not easily apparent.
By Jet D.
We were previously paying for multiple tools to run our operations, and after switching to BookLive, we were able to consolidate our entire tech stack and manage both of our wedding businesses in one place. The platform offers features no one else is doing—like client-requested custom songs with the ability to approve or decline (and optionally for a fee!), ACH payments, and an incredibly robust timeline-building tool. Musicians accept gigs faster because the system is so intuitive. Even small things make a huge difference, like musicians being able to request a sub and instantly send invites to our roster—massive time-savers for us. On top of that, the support is phenomenal. Jared truly cares about making BookLive the best experience possible, and the team is always available and incredibly helpful. There are so many features we’re still excited to explore, like venue and planner referral lists, which make growing our business feel more tangible and achievable. We’re genuinely grateful for BookLive, Jared, and the entire team. Almost immediately after switching, musicians were commenting in the gig chats saying, “Great upgrade.” That says it all.
By Mike Z.
Booklive has changed the way I do business in a great way. I fell in love with it in the beginning and yes I notice all the updates from the invoice prompting the client to tip (and it works too!) to the UI just being smoother and faster. Customers support is always great. Can’t wait to see where this platform goes in the future.
By McKinney Music L.
Booklive is a great platform for beginning performers, or seasoned performers. However, using the platform for seasoned performers requires off-site work; for example, receiving PDFs or replying to clients with several cc's is nonexistent. It's a great contact lead widget, invoicing has improved, payment processing is easy, and contract has been working well. Some clients work very well with the platform as is, but other clients require more than the platform can offer in communication. Overall, a great platform. The off-site communication is inconvenient.
By Alex
Response from BookLive· Dec 12, 2025
Thanks so much for the honest feedback, Alex — we really appreciate you taking the time to share it. I also wanted to clarify a couple of things that have recently improved. First, BookLive does support PDF attachments from both bandleaders and clients, so you can send and receive documents directly through the platform. And second, we just released a new communication feature based on user requests: clients and bandleaders can now reply directly from their email when they receive a notification from the BookLive client portal chat. Their reply syncs automatically back into BookLive, making communication much smoother and eliminating the need for off-site follow-ups. We’re continually improving the platform, and your input helps guide that process. Thanks again for the review!
Booklive provides a one-stop-platform that makes communicating with the client and with the musicians efficient and seamless. My job is made easier with all the business aspects, from contracting through execution available in one place. As the business owner, managing several locations, Booklive is valuable a tool of necessity!
By Pendra L.