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your grandmother Jazz Hands
Age: 29 Gender: Female Posts: 329 | September 3rd, 2007 at 10:01pm
The title pretty much says it.
So, here you can say tips for starting a band. like me example, like 5 min ago i started a band. Parading In London. And, if there is anything i need to know to start one, i would love it if someone would tell me. |
MarkTruth1991 Jazz Hands
Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 322 | September 4th, 2007 at 11:43pm Use Myspace and stuff, advertising is great, try and get a global fan base instead of local. Will give you more passion |
Lounge Fly Bleeding on the Floor
Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 1061 | September 5th, 2007 at 11:45am My advice is to be careful of the egos of your bandmates. It may be OK now, but if you hit it you'll have problems. What do you do? |
Mr.Armstrong Awake and Unafraid
Age: 36 Gender: Female Posts: 12135 | September 8th, 2007 at 05:09am *Choose wisely on who will be in the band (dont wanna end up in a band with a slacker)
*Have Back up equipment (incase something happens)
*Try find small venues to play in (always start small then go big)
*Let everyone know about your band get as much advertisement as possible
*Play the best you can everytime you play
*Oh and have tons of fun
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Viva la Gloria! Joining The Black Parade
Age: - Gender: Female Posts: 191 | September 9th, 2007 at 12:47am the thing about having a band is having an open mind as well. remember that your bandmates my have a different view of the song your writing and may not understand it as well. |
Disenchanted232 Killjoy
Age: - Gender: Female Posts: 38 | September 20th, 2007 at 03:45am Try to write most of your own songs from the beginning. To find out your fellow bandmates type of music have the whole group write a song.
If you need to find people for your group (extra guitar player) post and ad. for one in a local newspaper.
Don't get to serious with your music, then it won't flow very well. |
mer von d Thinking Happy Thoughts
Age: 34 Gender: Female Posts: 582 | September 20th, 2007 at 06:51am probs don't start a band with your very best buds coz egos can get pretty big and the end of the band might mean the end of your friendship... |
Ghostgirl191 Jazz Hands
Age: 32 Gender: Female Posts: 288 | September 23rd, 2007 at 03:03am i would also say to use myspace and advertise and dont ever forget your fans. EVER!!! |
Disenchanted232 Killjoy
Age: - Gender: Female Posts: 38 | September 23rd, 2007 at 07:48pm Well, I would actually start the group with ur friends. They're the ones u can trust the most. You also know what they are capable of, and know if they are comitted.
Plus, I would say you'd be more comftorable with them. |
DIE! DIE! DIE! Bleeding on the Floor
Age: 33 Gender: Female Posts: 1067 | September 24th, 2007 at 05:57pm *Myspace is your friend
*Find and play at as many local venues as you can.
*Make sure your set has at least 5 original songs..NO COVERS
*Establish your scene. Don't mix scenes unless you are playing with a band from that scene. I only say this because kids can be harsh.. |
Need to know. Salute You in Your Grave
Age: 30 Gender: Female Posts: 3052 | September 24th, 2007 at 09:04pm
^^ What do you mean 'don't mix scenes'? As in, genres?
My tip would be don't date someone in the band. ;]
Along with everything else said above.
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DIE! DIE! DIE! Bleeding on the Floor
Age: 33 Gender: Female Posts: 1067 | September 24th, 2007 at 10:09pm Like...if your a punk rocker, don't play at a hardcore venue, or don't play a hardcore song while you call yourself a punk band.
I love mixing genres, but the local scene is just so vicious it's sick. I hate it with a passion. Save it for the big times. |
DIE! DIE! DIE! Bleeding on the Floor
Age: 33 Gender: Female Posts: 1067 | September 24th, 2007 at 10:09pm Like...if your a punk rocker, don't play at a hardcore venue, or don't play a hardcore song while you call yourself a punk band.
I love mixing genres, but the local scene is just so vicious it's sick. I hate it with a passion. Save it for the big times. |
tdfp_lover Killjoy
Age: 36 Gender: Female Posts: 30 | September 26th, 2007 at 07:12pm if you want to be a musician, play music.
if you want to be a Rock Star, make shitty shitty things that sell like the rest of them to. if you hate yourself. |
mychemrox Joining The Black Parade
Age: 34 Gender: Female Posts: 180 | September 26th, 2007 at 07:19pm last night my sis and i came up with some lyrics that we liked. and the thought of starting a band excited both of us. the problem: i can't sing - she says i can, no music and no instruments. ugh. i like music and feel like expressing myself. what do i do? |
Disenchanted232 Killjoy
Age: - Gender: Female Posts: 38 | September 27th, 2007 at 03:03am mychemrox:last night my sis and i came up with some lyrics that we liked. and the thought of starting a band excited both of us. the problem: i can't sing - she says i can, no music and no instruments. ugh. i like music and feel like expressing myself. what do i do? Post bullitens in ur school (if u or ur sis go to school) and find a local resturant or something that will put up your flyers. My group and I did that and all we need is a guitarist. This way u'll know off the bat if a person is commited. (And u can always decide if they aren't for your type of group, befroe u say ok. |
rachi_left4deadx_x Motor Baby
Age: 30 Gender: Female Posts: 802 | October 10th, 2007 at 08:10pm Make sure you pick your members right. Choose close friends. Friends that you know won't let your band come between your relationship. |
TheDemolitionLover Killjoy
Age: 33 Gender: Male Posts: 22 | October 11th, 2007 at 03:15pm My friends and I are starting a band and are have basic equipment, but are looking for a PA system that is basic and will still get the job done. does anyone have any sugguestions? |
Kid Rock Banned
Age: 31 Gender: Female Posts: 7686 | October 16th, 2007 at 02:01am -- How do I find people in my neighborhood that are interested in playing in a band with me? |
rachi_left4deadx_x Motor Baby
Age: 30 Gender: Female Posts: 802 | October 16th, 2007 at 07:33pm Put an ad in a newspaper or hang flyers up ^^^ |