How To Get In A Band?, info and experiences |
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How To Get In A Band?, info and experiences |
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Aug 26 2008, 12:15 PM |
We all play and NEED the audience to show or skill and music! At start is our brother,sister,mother , friend , girlfriend...But as we develop our skill , our hunger for more people to show it to rises! Its fun practicing at home , often alone, but IMO even more fun lays in playing in a band or jamming with a friend.So I'm opening this thread to give you my own experience and for us all to share good advices on how to get into a band...First thing you need to have is a motivation..Not all of us share the enthusiasm and will to go out and play with other people and its perfectly ok.But for those of us who have such aspiration its a valuable first step.For me it started in primary school...I had a few instrument playing friends and after a lot of planing etc we finally "made" a bend (later on we split up even before we "started" but it was a great experience that driven me on to the path to find a band later on in which I play today).Its not that hard when you think about it..You need to find an guitar or whatever instrument playing friend , talk with him to find if he wants to be in a bend..If you both share the same vision you are on a good track...Start jamming together.Most bends start by playing covers so its a good and safe start..After you got one person beside you its a little easier to get the rest of the members...Make ads on forums,myspace and other community sites, meet mutual friends try to get them warmed up for your story...After you get essential band together or most part of it, go and rent a practice room and enjoy in your first rehearsal of many
You need to be persistent and ready to compromise...At young age its hard to find a good drummer for example but if you have someone that is willing to learn , give him the chance to play drums in a practice room...You start slowly and than build up your goals and everything from there..Key thing here, so to sum it up, is to make friends and mostly ones that play or ones that will start to play.Primary/high schools and community web sites are best to find such people in.So go out and be friendly and not shy After you assemble the band , have regular practices as long as you need it for you all to start sounding good and everything...Gigs are another subject.. Remember that if you REALLY want something to happen, it will happen to YOU if you stay motivated and push hard! Also don't always choose band members by their skill , rather look how you get along with them as persons, that is more important than skill which is relative term (and with some good practice can be changed in a short amount of time). Also there is another approach to this subject..If you want to get in a band you can look for a existing one,even if you don't know the members...Answer bands ads when looking for members , also POST your OWN ads that you are a guitar player (with such preferences) and that you are looking for a band.Most likely someone will contact you for audition etc...Auditions are cool , don't fear in advance of being rejected or something that attitude won't bring you anywhere.Rather just be yourself , prepare the required material nicely and go to audition and have fun! They will look at your skill , but your personality will be the one that will make them accept you. Here at GMC we have virtual bands and collaborations..Take a participation..That is a really unique way to be in a band with people all around the world.Try it see how it goes for you, its fun trust me!!! Lets see others info , how you got in a band , have some advices how to help others get in a band? This post has been edited by Bogdan Radovic: Aug 26 2008, 12:20 PM -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Aug 26 2008, 12:29 PM |
I got in a band by audition
No seriously, Bogdan is 100% right, getting into band, becoming musician, and getting the affirmation from the audience, and record label is something that is every musicians dream. We all wanna become respectful musicians and push forward and become as famous as we can. So the key thing is organization and hard work. Determination and hard will to be something, make something that people will like. And after all that hard work, when the confirmation comes out of those people, there's nothing better in the world. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Aug 26 2008, 02:06 PM |
O man i wish i could find a band to play with someday soon but i dont know many mucisians were i live
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Aug 26 2008, 02:09 PM |
O man i wish i could find a band to play with someday soon but i dont know many mucisians were i live Post the ad on myspace , facebook or something ? Tell that you play guitar and that you are looking for jamming friends/band..See if any of your friends from school or whatever knows anyone who plays..If they do try to get in contact, just for casual jamming than develop...I think you will surly meet up with right people if you look hard ! This post has been edited by Bogdan Radovic: Aug 26 2008, 02:14 PM -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Aug 26 2008, 05:07 PM |
Advertise everywhere you can that you are looking for a singer and you may find someone eventually.
Yeah you should all talk all the time about your goals and expectations from a band, you all need to be on the same page definitively for it to work.Also one more thing , at start some bands fall apart because the people were having different ambitions , you should not stop at that point.Change the band member that wants to go , don't let the whole bend suffer because of individuals...Be persistent and in the end you will have a good band members rooster Regular band meetings and discussions about future plans and goals are always welcome! This post has been edited by Bogdan Radovic: Aug 26 2008, 05:08 PM -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Aug 26 2008, 05:10 PM |
ooh im glad somebody posted this because i need a band
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Aug 26 2008, 05:24 PM |
It is always best to keep looking for a band that has big ambitions and can drive you forward. I played with friends when I was younger but as nobody understood this serious and didn't advance musically, then it was time for me to leave. So if you do have a band that you feel it is limiting you to express your self as a musician it is best to be honest about it, and admit it to your friends. If they are normal, they will understand. So looking for a band that will have prospects, and that you know you can contribute to is a way to go when starting.
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Aug 26 2008, 05:33 PM |
ooh im glad somebody posted this because i need a band Cool man , if you have any questions tell us about your position and doubts, maybe we could help you! Try to find a band it will be fun! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Aug 26 2008, 05:53 PM |
I agree on word Bogdan use, "make" a band. If you never had a band, the most likely way to get one is to make a band.
That´s the way I did it at first. Actually, making a band was a dream I had since I was teenager, but it only happened at the age of 23. And that´s actually what pushed me to learn more guitar ( I only knew how to play rhythm on acoustic guitar. After that I started learning electric and soloing). So yes, a band is a source a motivation. On the other hand, having motivation is also essential for keeping a band together. When making a band you are searching amongst your friends who wants to do that. It may be that some never played an instrument before (my brother bought his first bass, just because we decide to make a band. First song we played was With or without U2, because the bass is just the chords tone... ). Some people may disappoint you by not evolving at all. But you may also get impressed by the evolution and motivation reach after some time (as the singer from my band in Brazil) Also, the band is likely to part at some point (because some people get more motivated than other), but if it started amongst true friends, it shall not be a problem. As for finding a band, I would suggest to look at local sites or guitar forums. That's how I did when I arrived in Denmark (and I could barely read a word in Danish ) This post has been edited by Gus: Aug 26 2008, 05:59 PM -------------------- my "Thank you GMC!" video
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Aug 26 2008, 07:56 PM |
As for finding a band, I would suggest to look at local sites or guitar forums. That's how I did when I arrived in Denmark (and I could barely read a word in Danish ) Speaking from experience that is a very good way of finding new musicians for your band! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Aug 26 2008, 08:17 PM |
O man i wish i could find a band to play with someday soon but i dont know many mucisians were i live http://www.jamma.se/ There are ads there, and you can also put up ads for yourself if you don't find a suiting band. Try it, playing in a band is definetly worth it |
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Aug 31 2008, 10:39 PM |
Bogdan, thanks for putting this thread up ... it made me get to the step of finding a band ... and guess what: we started last Friday a new Bluesrock/Rock n Roll band.
I can only recommend it, am learning already a lot, movitation to really get songs right is increased incredibly and we are having a lot of fun as well -------------------- "Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong." Guitars & Amps Brian Moore DC-1 Custom Shop (Cherry Sunburst, mahogany/rosewood) Eric Johnson Signature Strat (2-tone Sunburst, alder/maple) Ibanez RG770 (Black, basswood/rosewood) Peerless Journeyman (solid spruce/maple) Sixt Bov-105C (Ovation-like acoustic) - Ibanez SGT-130 (Jumbo acoustic) London City VS-1 (Precision bass) - Baton Rouge U3S (Ukelele) Fender HotRod Deluxe 40W combo - Fender Princeton Reverb Reissue 5W combo - Marshall JCM 900 50W Hi-Gain combo Effects & Other stuff POD Studio UX2 audio interface - Edirol MA-15D monitors EH Double Muff - Fulltone GT-500 - Fulltone Fulldrive 2 Mosfet - Guitarsystems TrebleTool Junior - Guitarsystems FuzzTool Junior Korg Pitchblack Tuner - MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay - TC Electronics Nova Modulator - Morley Bad Horsie 2 Wah Shure SM58 - Roland PCR-500 midi controller/keyboard & Yamaha Clavinova CL-910 piano My Website My MySpace Page My YouTube Channel My Twitter Account My Band 'Gonzo!' |
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Aug 31 2008, 10:50 PM |
I only joined bands to meet wimmings...
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Sep 1 2008, 12:44 PM |
i wish i could find a band as well, cause practising on your own is much diffrent then to practise as a band but i havent a sliodest clue how to find one anyone suggestions?
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Sep 1 2008, 12:52 PM |
Bogdan, thanks for putting this thread up ... it made me get to the step of finding a band ... and guess what: we started last Friday a new Bluesrock/Rock n Roll band. I can only recommend it, am learning already a lot, movitation to really get songs right is increased incredibly and we are having a lot of fun as well I so glad this thread motivated you to get in a band and you already found one!! That's just great news man! Its motivating and fun for sure , enjoy it mate a put your best efforts in it! I only joined bands to meet wimmings... So does musician i wish i could find a band as well, cause practising on your own is much diffrent then to practise as a band but i havent a sliodest clue how to find one anyone suggestions? Check out my first post (yeah the long one) and also ones by other people, you will get a lot of info about that! In short , give out ads that you are looking for a band , answer bands ads if they are looking for musicians and last option would be to "make" or start a band -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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