Will you work or play?
Jul 21 '00
Starting a band is very much like starting a business. It takes a lot of time and effort to make a good idea into reality, so don't expect overnight success.
First off, you have got to be able to get along with the other members of the band. This doesn't mean that you have to best friends, but you have to be able to see some things eye to eye and compromise. When a bunch of people get together to work on something creative, there will ALWAYS be head butting.
Once your band is formed and you decide whether to play original music or covers, you should practice practice practice. You don't want to embaress yourself by screwing up a song on stage. Some people become highly offended when you mess up their favorite tune. If you want to play it differently, that's fine, just don't play it incorrectly.
As a band, you should play every gig you can. Even if you think it's at some little dirtbag bar, you should go. The only reason you shouldn't play is if you just truly feel not up to it (sick, etc) or if you feel the location may be hazardous to your health (if you know what I mean).
At the shows, TALK TO YOUR AUDIENCE. Most bands take mid-set breaks and mingle with the crowd, or go backstage. This is an excellent time to meet some of the people who are PAYING to see you. There is a certain amount of respect and admiration that goes along with being a musician. People see you as someone who can do something they can't do, and so they hold you in a higher regard then themselves. It takes guts to get on stage and play in front of strangers! When you speak to some of the people, they are going to remember it and be more likely to come back to your shows. It's just good customer service, you know?
One other thing, if you plan on starting another boy band, please die. I'm serious, too. We don't need any more. Go join a choir, or your school's glee club. If the school doesn't have one - start one!
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