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Posted by: bliopster Feb 4 2008, 07:17 AM

hey guys i played guitar for a few months about 5 years ago >.> and just picked it up a few days ago and putting in massive hours of practice but was just wondering if you all have any tips on auditioning for a band i have never tried any triumphs you could guide me to or failures you could steer me away from would be great =] thx guys

Posted by: Kyle Logue Feb 4 2008, 07:26 AM

Auditioning for a band is like American Idol. If you're good enough, they'll tell you, if not ...well...stick around at GMC long enough and you'll blow a lot of people away!

BTW: You're auditioning the band as much as they're auditioning you. If they suck and you rock...you're not obligated to join.

Posted by: Milenkovic Ivan Feb 4 2008, 12:15 PM

Well, if you're auditioning, learn about the band, always apply for a band that is little "beyond" of your ligue in order to push you further in musical sense. Learn the songs for audition well, and some moves too, wear some fine clothes and prepare some act as well. The rest depends on your playing abilities, similarity to the bands ideas for guitar player etc..

Posted by: Iron King Feb 4 2008, 01:38 PM

if you only have a few months of experience I think you should wait a bit before auditioning for a band. Instead look for jam sessions so you can play at your level without any worries. You can also find people with the same amount of experience as you and start a band.

Posted by: Nemanja Feb 5 2008, 02:17 AM

QUOTE (Iron King @ Feb 4 2008, 01:38 PM)

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Feb 5 2008, 02:19 AM

Find out what they require before the audition and tell them what you want from a band. Ask them for a few songs to learn to jam with them on.