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by Saxguy
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Sep 08 '05 |
How I Can Become A One Man Band For ( a little) Fun and Profit
Pre-record your backgrounds, make space for your solos, and you, too, can be a cost-effective alternative for small to medium sized groups, particularly for seniors.... read full review
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by sparkospunky
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Aug 15 '00 |
Starting a rock n' roll crew? Read this!!!
Just do it!... read full review
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by Saxguy
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Oct 04 '04 |
Get the Gig and then Find the Players
Get the right gig and then you can get the players you want and play what and how you want.... read full review
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by kristinafh
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Jul 23 '00 |
Kristina's Tips For Starting A Successful Boy Band
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by factotum
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Aug 01 '04 |
What and How Many is a Band?
If you love music start a band, even if you are the only member.... read full review
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by prettyvacant
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Jan 22 '05 |
So you want to start a (WILDLY SUCCESSFUL) band...
While you will never be as good as my band, maybe you can come slightly close with these guidelines.... read full review
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by madarnell
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Jun 03 '04 |
No Cheese For Me Please!
Fast Set up, Good pay, No Cheese!... read full review
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by major7th
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Jul 20 '06 |
The complete ignoramus' guide to hardcore
If you've always wanted to be in a loud, aggressive band but don't have the talent for metal, then hardcore may be for you!... read full review
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by vanwarp
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Feb 21 '02 |
So You Wanna Start a Band and/or Maybe You Need Band Aids?
Being in a band requires hard work, flexibility, determination and planning. Arrange set lists together and when things go wrong don't blame. Prepare band objectives and goals and HAVE FUN!... read full review
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by HawgWyld
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Sep 14 '00 |
What's in a name?
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by catface13
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Jun 18 '05 |
How to Rock Your Way Up To The Top
Just do it! It's really fun, a great way to learn a new hobby, and a good way to spend an afternoon!... read full review
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by sweeper
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Nov 17 '00 |
Don't shoot me, I'm with the band
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by Tigerlily137
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Aug 15 '00 |
*Here's How, You Too, Can Be A Pop Superstar*
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by Paulblow
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Jul 21 '00 |
WARNING: Starting a band can be HAZARDOUS to your health!
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by madarnell
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Aug 08 '01 |
Can I Have Extra Cheese On That Please?
This is so easy it should be illegal!... read full review
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by JiggyJay
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Feb 28 '03 |
I hope this helps...
I hope you like this, I didn't spend as much time on it as I do other reviews, but I still worked hard. Enjoy!... read full review
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by Paulblow
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Aug 29 '00 |
Choosing a band name...
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by agentforte
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Aug 26 '05 |
Making the band work. Finding people to jam with
Find the RIGHT members at http://bandmaking.ca. Improve so people want to play with you. The feeling of being on stage and people rocking out to your music is INCREDIBLE!... read full review
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by ChipMcDonald
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Sep 07 '00 |
JUST DO IT. NOW.
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by blackpearlr
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Oct 30 '03 |
Getting out of the Garage
For those of you who have fallen in love with a musical instrument, bands are very fun and rewarding. Have a good time, and success is always around the corner.... read full review
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by MagnumForce
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Jun 17 '01 |
So you think you've got what it takes to be a DJ? I did.
Love the DJ!... read full review
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by madarnell
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Aug 23 '00 |
The "Lounge Gig" To Cheese or not to cheese?
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by Joaquin
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Aug 03 '00 |
It's a Long Way to the Top (if you want to rock and roll)
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by ChipMcDonald
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Aug 30 '00 |
Humans: Can't Make Music Without 'Em... ?
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by djthedj
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Jul 25 '00 |
Money Good! Napster Bad! (the death of an industry)
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by ChipMcDonald
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Aug 31 '00 |
Yet Another Boring Flyer?
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by Paulblow
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Jul 27 '00 |
Roadies: Why you need 'em, how to get 'em...
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by jystrebler
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Feb 03 '02 |
When to Bail...
Sometimes, the band you're in is at a totally different place than you are. In that case, sometimes a clean break is best.... read full review
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by Paulblow
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Oct 02 '00 |
PRIMADONNAS: Every band needs one/how to be one!
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by AxemanAZ
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Oct 08 '00 |
Kiss Your Cash Goodbye! + Making Practice Productive(new!)
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by xc311
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Jul 31 '00 |
Bandmates 101
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by rimmer2x
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Oct 25 '00 |
What's Wrong With Music Today - Part 1: Creating a Successful Metal Band
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by jystrebler
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Jul 10 '01 |
Now you're in college...
Nobody wants to be a "best kept secret" and college is probably the best chance you'll ever have to become a minor deity. ... read full review
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by liberator76
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Oct 03 '00 |
I did it for the women, but especially I did it for the food
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by jystrebler
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Jul 10 '01 |
For Jr. High and High School Bands starting out...
Learn those songs... make sure somebody can sing... play everywhere they won't kick you out of... ... read full review
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by aliencowboy
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Aug 19 '00 |
Success?
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by fictionwriter
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Aug 13 '00 |
Leave the Ego Behind
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by ceciltheme
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Aug 23 '00 |
To Rappers from a Rapper
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by parkavery
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Aug 31 '00 |
Forget the stereotypes and put the jokes aside. It's time to start a band, and this is supposed to be fun!
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by times
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Sep 24 '00 |
PR 101 - Part Deux
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by themr2man
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Jun 02 '01 |
NEED TO START A BAND?
Find members you can get along with. Have fun playing music.
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by themr2man
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Jun 01 '01 |
The Bum Band
Starting a band can be hard, but its rewarding when it works out. ... read full review
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by madrock27
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Sep 07 '00 |
So you wanna be a rock and roll star...
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by purrtkat1
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Aug 13 '01 |
Becoming the Band
I will update later... read full review
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by aliencowboy
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Sep 05 '00 |
Hard Luck Troubadours: The Chronicles Part One
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by shawncormier
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Oct 26 '00 |
Creating an Ego free environment
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by hickry
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Aug 09 '00 |
To Hell and Back Again!
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by firenzeboy
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Aug 10 '00 |
"So you want to be a rock and roll star..."
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by firenzeboy
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Dec 22 '00 |
What are you doing?
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by orion913
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Nov 11 '00 |
Being the Band
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by AxemanAZ
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Oct 07 '00 |
Human Resources 101
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by Writerip
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Nov 14 '00 |
Beyond Garage Bands
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by stony45
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Aug 11 '00 |
Making a Band is Tough. This Might Help You on Your Way UPDATE!!!
If you know the people, good. Don't believe everything the founder says. Stick up for yourself.... read full review
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by fus44
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Dec 20 '00 |
Building a Band
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by traceface
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Aug 07 '00 |
Get a Move On...
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by shawncormier
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Oct 26 '00 |
Finding the right band members with the right frame of mind
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by The_triad
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Aug 02 '00 |
At least I got a chat alias out of the deal
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by X80proofX
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Oct 06 '00 |
STEER CLEAR OF THE JUNKIES!
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by MarshallV.
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Aug 05 '00 |
Don't settle.... expand
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by youngspeare
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Jul 21 '00 |
Here's a Great Start
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by Shorty219
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Nov 18 '00 |
Just a few things you should not do, based on today's blunders.
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by jambad
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Dec 12 '00 |
For Fun Or For Business
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by sicboy
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Sep 12 '00 |
Starting a band: Practice Practice Practice
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by Xouox
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Jul 27 '00 |
The Basics of starting a Band: By Me!
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by Jabomb
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Oct 20 '00 |
So, Ya Wanna Be A Rock Superstar?
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by dave_fietz
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Aug 16 '00 |
HowTaDuit, Bros
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by fuzziepikul
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Dec 15 '00 |
Fuzzie Pikul..an interesting band..but how did we start?
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by NyRamone
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Oct 09 '00 |
MEET YOUR NEW FAMILY!
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by XBYX
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Sep 11 '00 |
I am in a relativaly succusful band; what I write is from experience and could most likely save you a lot of time and trouble.
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by strangemartin
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Oct 11 '00 |
Going for an Audition? 5 Top Tips
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by jennifernorth
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Jul 23 '00 |
So you want to be a Star?: Jennifer North's EZ guide to ROCK N ROLL
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by everydayhero
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Apr 18 '07 |
Start a Band - How To
Don't miss out on following your dreams. ... read full review
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by phungus
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Jul 21 '00 |
Will you work or play?
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by Ronboy
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Nov 22 '00 |
Are you serious? Am I serious? You'd better know what you want before you start jamming
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by times
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Aug 02 '00 |
PR 101
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by lillygoth
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Oct 16 '00 |
Live For The Music
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by jucifer
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Jul 26 '00 |
So you wanna make noise..
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by sk8er911
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Jul 15 '02 |
Starting a rock band but don't know what to do.
This review will give the basics of what you have to do to get your band fame.Good Luck.Please rate this... read full review
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by inthestars
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Aug 08 '00 |
Making the Band
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by Lequiqui
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Dec 13 '00 |
Dream a little Dream
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by dlockeretz
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Aug 05 '00 |
What Does It Take?
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by nlee31
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Aug 08 '01 |
Have Faith In Yourself
Go get 'em.... read full review
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by ResinRed
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Aug 04 '00 |
First make sure your members aren't stuck up
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by re_arranged
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Jul 09 '01 |
Where is my band going?
Is this what it takes to make a good band? TELL ME?!?!! i don't know, i guess it depends on us.... read full review
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by andyokus
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Dec 28 '00 |
Put the Music Out There.
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by pragmatic3
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Sep 23 '00 |
Making money in the music business.
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by KatDaddy
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Oct 27 '00 |
Take it from ME
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by iamxeena
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Aug 12 '01 |
Starting a band is 1-2-3
But I always suggest to follow your dreams. Even if you don't make it "BIG", you'll always have recordings of the music you've done. Have a back up plan.... read full review
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by jystrebler
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Feb 27 '02 |
Making Millions with Music in the Digital Economy
The new digital economy offers challenges and opportunities for bands seeking the big-time. Learn to navigate the trends and you may get rich.... read full review
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by babymoi14
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Jul 12 '05 |
how do you start a metal band? I'll tell you how!
if your starting a heavy metal band or any band then your gonna have to try hard no matter what
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by steffanyo
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Jul 25 '00 |
Good Rhythm
Be a good conductor and work with every band member to have a great performance.... read full review
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by Kells87
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Jan 07 '01 |
From Nobody, To Nobody's Somebody!
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by sparrow812
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Sep 07 '00 |
Finding each other through school or uni
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by LAKE_OF_FIRE
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Aug 21 '00 |
Sifting through a wet sandbox
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by 135797531
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Oct 20 '00 |
STARTING A JAZZ COMBO NOT AN EASY THING TO DO!!!!
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by grave_dohl
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Dec 01 '01 |
How to be a successful band
1 - pick a Genre, 2 - learn your song components, 3 - Singing and Lyrics. But what would i know? Oh well, whatever, nevermind.... read full review
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by steffanyo
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Aug 06 '00 |
Play That Funky Music.
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by rodrumnk
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Aug 04 '00 |
Why starting a band is dumb
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by shortay
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Feb 15 '04 |
what to do? dont know? heres help!!
just try to have fun and think up your own style and dont forget your awsome name
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