Music is so much fun and fun that you forget to cut your hair. Check out method 3 and make sure there's a set of your performances before you start composing a song. If you really want to be in a band, you need motivation, talent, and confidence to build your fan base. The following tips will help you get started on your next big step, all while having fun and making great music.
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Method 1 of 3: It's Time to Get Started
Step 1. Find members
It's okay to be alone in the band, but of course you want to share gas costs for the tour, right? Generally, a rock band needs at least a guitarist, a bassist, a keyboardist/pianist, and a drummer – the lead vocalist can play instruments too. Of course this all depends on the type of band you want to form, and the type of music you play. Like what suits you?
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The internet is a great way to start offering your band vacancies, such as musician.com and others. If you don't have friends in the real world who are interested in joining, use this internet facility.
Facebook is also very reliable
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Stick flyers in cafes, music stores, even if you dare, on your car window. Where do you think people like you hang out? Open mic? Night club? Yeah, go over there and check.
Do not just search through one path, use as many means as possible so that your chances are greater
- It will be very helpful if your prospective members have a background in music education. In the end, there will be people who have stronger reasons to be chosen than others.
- It's not always necessary to choose the "greatest" musicians. In many cases, a band whose members are compact, easy to compromise, and willing to play together will sound better than a band whose members are great musicians but have high egos.
Step 2. Determine your music genre
If your band doesn't want to play just one genre, play two to three or mix them all together and create your own. Have each member bring their favorite music CD. Listen one by one and you will know what each member likes.
Most importantly, choose a song that you are good at and that your vocalist can sing well. For starters, feel free to try different types of songs and see which one suits your musicality and abilities
Step 3. Define your appearance
Now that you have members and streams, how do you feel? What kind of audience do you want? Your appearance must be consistent and definite for each member.
Without a special appearance, it will be difficult for you to get a gig (and fans). Nightclubs will feel you don't deserve it; festival organizers will also feel you're not worthy – so define exactly what you want to be and go for it
Method 2 of 3: When Members Are Ready
Step 1. Consider creating an internal contract or “band approval letter
“Because it's hard to get four or five individuals in a band to commit to each other on their musical projects. One band member who often skips rehearsals or doesn't show up on show day can ruin the band. The contract will also contain clauses protecting rights to name, ownership of songs, equipment, etc., if a member leaves the band.
- Resolving this issue now will prevent future clashes. Remember carefully, disputes are very likely to result in the exit of potential members. So make sure they all come to an agreement before starting the contract.
- Have the contract written by a neutral third party (or take a template from the internet). If one person wrote it, it would seem authoritarian. If all members agree, you may choose one person to write the contract. However, ask all members to agree on the terms in the contract, and make an agreement before signing it.
Step 2. Find a practice site
Will it be in someone's dungeon? Garage? Will you keep all the equipment there? Do not forget to ask permission first from the owner of the place.
Step 3. Practice
It takes time and hard work to become a great band. By practicing together also strengthen the relationship between members. In addition, the time required for the recording process is expensive. The better you practice, the faster you can finish recording in the studio. As an artist, it doesn't mean you have a lot of money.
A good work ethic is essential to success. If a person does not want to practice, he will be a burden that needs to be removed. Make practice a routine – if you're serious then the band should be a priority
Step 4. Start writing songs
Write as much as you can, without compromising quality for quantity. However, you need a list of 11 or 12 songs in your concert for your concert to be successful.
- Beginner bands simply bring 4-5 songs. So come on as the opening act for another (more famous) band and perform your 5 best songs.
- It's also possible that you want to protect the copyright of your song. You can register it with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights. The process is not complicated. You will be asked to fill out a form and then pay a fee. You can visit www.dgip.go.id for more information.
Step 5. Give your band a name
You “can” choose a meaningful name or simply a cool sounding name. Usually, all members are involved in the selection of names. Good names are usually short and easy to spell; easy to remember. This is called branding! One more thing, DO NOT use a patented name, unless you plan on becoming a tribute band.
- Do some research on other bands. If your band is based in West Jakarta under the name “Hockey Scientist” and there is another band in East Jakarta called “Golf Doctors,” you'd better find another name.
- If you really get stuck, ask each member to choose 5 adjectives and 5 nouns, then come up with a name for the combination of the adjective and noun.
Step 6. Record a demo
This will be your mainstay promotion tool. These demos can be sold during shows, promoted online, or sent to record companies.
- The best online media for promotion today include Vimeo, Youtube, and other social media such as Facebook and Twitter.
- Consider making a recording of your song and sending it to the bar or cafe manager. Send them a short email with a message that you're interested in performing at their place – along with the email include the recorded music, so they can hear your music right away. First step done!
Method 3 of 3: Get Ready to Make Your Dreams Come True
Step 1. Start looking for gig offers
You may need to prepare a press kit. This is the standard resume in the music industry. Your press kit will be assessed before they decide to feature you.
- You need to display the graphics in your press kit. Is there a member who can design? If not, does anyone have a connection? You may not need a logo, but you do need an image for your flyer, etc., so that it catches people's attention.
- Try taking photos while your band is performing. Your drawings are fast and effective and don't require much graphic intervention.
Step 2. Purchase equipment
You'll find many venues saying, "We're glad you wanted to appear here – but we don't have a sound system." All right, then what? You must have your own. OK. Also, you'll be better at mastering your own equipment!
When you get here, invest in some good recording equipment. The less often you are in people's studios, the better
Step 3. Let people know
Make a flyer and take it to your school/college and post it where your potential fans might be. Ask friends for help so that this work can be completed faster.
Make things like stickers, business cards, t-shirts/tank tops, whatever you can make. When performing, don't forget to bring these items
Step 4. Do your research
Start creating a mailing list to reach other people. Always promote your band both online and in person. Creating your band's facebook account will make it easier for people to hear samples of your music and find out who you are. A website that you can consider is SoundCloud.
You may also want to consider joining a music community, for example www.musisi.com, artisir.com. It never hurts to try a good website
Step 5. Put your band's videos on YouTube
Who knows people will be interested, and give their feedback. Use the best comments you receive for advertising.
There will be oblique comments. Don't care. It's YouTube – humanity isn't always here
Step 6. Find accountants, managers, and other professionals you may need in the future
Cultivate relationships with professionals on an ongoing basis, this can result in the transition from garage band to show star.
- Consider hiring a consultant. A consultant can guide you in directions you didn't think of before and make it clear what's possible and what's impossible.
- Ask friends and successful connections for help. They will be very valuable even without you needing to pay (probably enough for a drink)
Step 7. Don't get your hopes up too high, but don't stop trying
The road to the top is very far. Obstacles will come your way and rejection will often be yours. If you stay passionate, you will stay happy and keep going.
Music should always be in your heart. If you don't feel the music, you'll never make it. Your band will never last forever; if you feel you have to disband your band, be aware
Step 8. Remember that publicity is important in the music industry, and if you want to build a good image for your band, there's nothing better than taking part in a charity event
By attending an event like this, you will gain experience as well as show people that you and the rest of the band are kind and caring people (which is always expected of a role model).
Step 9. Don't be afraid to ask questions
In short, "embarrassed to ask, lost on the way". So feel free to search for music festivals, call or email the event manager and say that you really want to be at the event to get the experience, that you're willing to perform for free, and send him a free CD. However, be careful, don't be too pushy because music industry players are very closely related and everyone knows each other. So, never force anyone! Other than that, just give it a try because you only live once and there's nothing wrong with asking. They may say no, but if you prepare well, they will probably agree.
Tips
- Band rule no. 1: HAVE FUN. Be spontaneous and have fun with your music, enjoy every second you do.
- When you're just starting out, you may need to play a cover song. It is not selling. This is what you should do.
- Don't be afraid to try new things! You don't have to follow the paths of other bands and artists. Be yourself! Be creative!
- If you can't get a paid gig offer, show up at a park or mall in your area. Free events are a great way to get your name out there.
- Never ask a member of your band to play music that is way above or below a member's ability. They will feel bored and bored.
- Prepare a band notebook. This book will help you organize everything and write down your ideas.
- See if any of your friends or acquaintances can play an instrument (or are willing to learn) and have the same taste in music as you. Starting a band with friends often reduces friction and keeps the band together.
- Create a website about your band and put your music there. It's a great way to introduce yourself and your music. It's a good way to reach fans and generate new fans
- When looking for members, don't despair. Choose your friends; Look for people who have a passion for music that is similar to yours.
- Be prepared to compromise. Multiple members means there will be different points of view and desires. Work together as a team, and don't fight over petty things.
- Make sure the people you choose as members like the same kind of music. You don't want your drummer to play heavy metal while your vocalist is more interested in pop; this will cause a ruckus.
- Don't forget what started all this. If you care more about the money than the music, your plans may fail.
- Record your training sessions with a tape recorder or computer. If you do a great jam session and want to turn it into a song, but forget how to play it, you can go back to the recording. It can also protect your music copyright.
- Vote for major decisions so that each member feels they have influence.
- Make sure every member has a say in decision making and not just one person making the decisions.
- Find a place to practice. Not all bands play in the basement like you see on TV. Maybe you don't always get a good place in the beginning of your struggle.
- Don't forget to check out local concerts and other bands, especially in big cities; that's where newcomers and indie bands are often found. Big bands often go there to find new members and hold auditions.
- If you don't have a musician friend, put an ad in the newspaper or post it in a music store. Also try using Craiglist, Whosdoing, and BandFind.
- Practice with the metronome (especially the solo practice) and do rhythm drills, to keep the whole band in sync and prevent chaos.
- Be careful choosing members. In order to get started as quickly as possible, you want to hire people who are quick to learn, people who readily agree with your music, and people who are creative, but not TOO creative. Beware of people who drag others into being pessimistic and changing moods.
Warning
- Don't let any member in control decide things on their own.
- Don't include a member just because he's your girlfriend. If you guys break up, there will be a big mess.
- Register your copyrighted work and never show it to an agent or label before you register it, to prevent plagiarism.
- Don't change your personality, but be aware that your ego starts to interfere with the goals of the band.
- Stealing other people's music or names is illegal. Make your own.
- Don't name a band after one member - even the nicest people can have big egos and the result of a band called 'John and the _s' usually makes everyone hate John even if they don't know the rest of the band.
- Make sure everyone in the band is on good terms with the vocalist. It doesn't matter if you emphasize that each member produces one musical sound, or that each member is equal, 90 percent of the vocalists will be the face of the band, and be remembered by everyone. If everyone doesn't like the vocalist personally, this can be a problem.
- Stay away from drugs and alcohol.
