| If you can play one of the music instrument such | | | | at something, you have to put in the hard work. |
| as guitar and you are playing alone. Have you | | | | The timeframe of these practice sessions is up to |
| ever thought of forming a band by gathering a | | | | you but you will find it hard to achieve anything |
| few music enthusiastic who can play other types | | | | for less than 2 hours a session. |
| of musical instruments? | | | | 6. Don't forget to record everything in practice, |
| By forming a band, you can utilise the strength of | | | | so you can listen over before every practice |
| individual, writing music and trying to promote | | | | session and identify the areas need improvement. |
| your music. It's the greatest feeling in the world, | | | | When your band is ready to perform, put on a |
| when someone tells you that they like your music. | | | | show for your friends and family, maybe in a |
| Better still, a recording company interested in | | | | large room of your home, or in the garden. You |
| your music. | | | | will probably always get good feedback from your |
| It is always better to start a band with a group | | | | friends and family, this should raise your |
| of friends because all will feel relax around each | | | | confidence. But you will only know if your music is |
| other and feel more confident in your ability to be | | | | decent when you play a performance. Many bars |
| able to play your instrument. If you haven't got a | | | | clubs have Open Mic night, this is perfect for you. |
| group of friends who are willing to start a band, | | | | Make an effort to contact them frequently to |
| start to spread the word around. You may also | | | | ask for a slot, eventually you will get one. Finding |
| check out from the internet by surfing the related | | | | other bands to support can also help you get a |
| website or forums. Many websites are available to | | | | performance and will also build a better network |
| you to find musicians in your area. | | | | for your band. |
| A few important things to consider when forming | | | | It is meaningless if no one turns up at your |
| a band | | | | performance? To promote, you may hand out |
| 1. Determine the type of music the band is going | | | | flyers. And it's a good idea to place flyers in your |
| to play (Jazz, Pop, Blues, Countries etc) | | | | local music shop or music instrument store, and |
| 2. Who do what? A band member may be able | | | | they can help to give them out when someone |
| to play more than one music instruments and | | | | purchases something. If possible, ask the |
| hence, define his or her primary responsibility. | | | | shopkeepers to post flyers in there windows. |
| 3. Song writing can be carried out by any of the | | | | One of the best ways to promote in this day is |
| member as long as the song written is suitable. | | | | myspace. Create a profile for your band in |
| Usually the lead singer takes on the responsibility | | | | myspace and send out bulletins, comments, |
| to write, but don't forget any member of the | | | | messages about your performance. Another thing |
| band can write music or lyrics. | | | | one may consider is to build a website for your |
| 4. Identify a suitable location for band member to | | | | band. This will help you to promote your band to |
| meet. Be considerate; do not practice during the | | | | peoples from every part of the world. This will |
| zzz hours so as not to cause disturbance. | | | | help to build a fan base, as you can upload your |
| 5. Meet at least twice a week or even more. | | | | songs to your website for everyone one to listen |
| Practice makes perfect, if you want to be good | | | | to. |