User Analysis:* Student bands.
- Individual Independent Performers.
- Conservatory Students.
- Music Professors.
Characteristics: *Formally educated at Conservatories: NEC, Berklee, Boston Conservatory, Juilliard.
- Span Genres: Classical, New Classical, Jazz, Indie
- Smart phone users.
- Laptop users.
- Span genres: Jazz, Classical, Indie.
- Aged 20-50 (most interviewed users were between 20-25).
Problems Faced: *Connecting with new venues.* “Even when planning a concert of my own-{}a fundraiser-its difficult to find a space. I’ve focused my search to Greek Churches, clubs, etc. hoping that it will be easier.” -Greek Cellist *
- Optimizing the number of performances for the distance travelled.
- Setting expectations for experience of playing at a specific venue (accommodations, atmosphere, etc).* *e.g Interviewees complained of having to pay cover to be at the venue they were performing at.* *e.g. room accommodations, security accommodations etc.
- Organizing different tasks related to performing.* *Organizing tours: accomodations, booking shows that are along the already-decided route.
Task Analysis