How To Start A Band

The Experience of being in a band was fun and very rewarding for me.   I had a few minutes of fame, met some great people, and made some great friends.

But… In looking back there are definitely some things that we could have done differently.  I will try to give all of you just starting out… some of my best stuff on this subject. You will need to get a few things right in the beginning for your band to be ready for the challenges it will face on the road to greatness!

The Staff here at The Guitar Store have all experienced this in living Color… So Listen Up!… We maybe able to save you some serious heartburn.

Where to Start?

Hot Tip!…You will need to get very real with your friends and future bunk mates, and layout the details of what you all consider to be your goals.  First, define your short range goals.

Many aspiring musicians and newbie’s do not realize how much of a commitment it takes from everyone in the band for this to work.

(Goals that you will make and try to complete in the next 6-12 months)

Do some brainstorming with a clear head and talk about what each of you expect as Band Members.  The obvious topics will be Music styles, who will sing lead, back-up and such.  Then there is the business end of the Band.  Who will be the leader of this Band and take the responsibility of becoming your representative to the outside world?.   Who will do your bookings, and organize the financial matters?

You will need to define what you will need in terms of Guitars, Keyboards, and other Music Gear in order to be the best you can be in your Genre without trying to feed too many mouths.  If this will be a “Hobby Band” then don’t sweat it… just have some fun.

Hot Tip!…You will also need to plan ahead for what we will call “Branding”.

This is a term used for any business to establish their iconic trademark in their industry.  This also applies to the performing arts.  You will want to think of a name that you can build on and promote over time that will be “brand-able” in the minds of your fans!

Your music as well, must have something special about it.  There are many examples of those artists whose claim to fame was a unique feature of their performances.

You now will need to get very real with each other.  You will need to bear in mind any bad habits, personality flaws, or other undesirable characteristics of each member of the band, and talk about these things.  You do not want someone in your band who does not respect the level of commitment and hard work you are all about to do together.

Hot Tip!… Your commitment to a rehearsal schedule  will be a BIG FACTOR.

Get this right and your band may shoot up the ladder of success.  Get this wrong… and you will all become burned out on the band before it even has a chance to make it!  Band members who do not have good work ethics will also never be good enough to keep up with those who do and have a vision of greatness for the band.

I Will Now Challenge You… If you will take the time to find out how each of you really tics, and how each potential band member sees this whole experience in the big picture, you will also begin to see the best  or the worst come out of your fellow band members, and you will soon find out that one or more of you is not up to the task of doing what it takes to become a great band one day.  This may be a little painful now… but it can become devastating to the success of the band at a later date.

Hot Tip!…The other BIG FACTOR in starting a band is of course the start up costs.

It will be necessary for each potential band member to have their own Amps, Mics and other gear, and you will weed out the wannabe’s if this is a requirement.

Song choices will be the next challenge.  At first you should just perform easier songs that will give you all a chance to get to know each other’s strengths and weaknesses (musically speaking of course).

Hot Tip!…Finding a good place to rehearse that is private will become VITAL.

You do not want all of your friends to know where you rehearse!  If you do make this known… you will find yourself trying to keep your rehearsals from becoming parties.

In the end it will just take time!  If your band can stand the test of time… and you all can stand each other… you may become successful and enjoy a great career as a Performing Artist!!

If  you think we can help… drop us an email… We like to give input to new aspiring artists on these topics.   Also… post your comment below.

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