How to Join Band
There are hundreds of budding musicians out there, all looking for a break to join a good band - but where do you find how to join a band?There are a few tips that can help you find and fit in with your potential new band members.
Most of them are probably common sense, but it will pay you to read them again anyway - just in case! All bands start somewhere.
Even the mega famous bands started with just one or two members and they most likely found that their friends were also a good fit and hired them too.
Many bands also start with people advertising for missing members.
If you go to any local shop that sells music equipment, the staff there will have a noticeboard where you can either put up your "i'm available" message or read the cards that other bands have placed there.
You will be surprised how many there will be - even in a small shop! It will pay you to attend any local jam sessions or open mic nights so you can show off your abilities as a musician.
It is also a good idea to be friendly, humble and show willing when you go to these events.
No-one likes a show off and bowling in stating you are the best guitar player since Hendrix will just put people off you.
Be prepared to make friends and be likeable as possible.
The jam sessions will also require you to know quite a few common songs, so you can jam along with your peers.
You will definitely need to spend time at home practicing your music or singing, so that if the opportunity arises, you will be prepared to belt out a classic and impress everyone.
The jam sessions are also perfect places to ask people if they know of any bands that are hiring musicians like yourself.
If you start asking or putting the word round, people will be able to remember you if they hear of an opening.
It might also help to get yourself a card made with your contact details on that you can pass on to people.
This card will also be useful if you put your details up in the local guitar shop.
An obvious tip is that you will need your own equipment to join a band.
Guitars also need mic's or amplifiers and you will need a comprehensive drum set if you are going to be that member in the band.
Singers will obviously need less, but you should be prepared to provide all of your own kit if needed.
Once you have found your band, you will most likely get together for a session or audition, so they can see if your musical ability is good enough for them.
You might also need to spend time with them socially to make sure they are the right kind of people that you will want to be with.
After all, if the band gets lots of gigs, you might find yourself travelling all over the country with them for weeks on end.
Be prepared to take some criticism from them, constructive or not.
Be a man and take it on the chin.
If they are an established band, they will most likely know what they are talking about, so listen to their advice.
Most of them are probably common sense, but it will pay you to read them again anyway - just in case! All bands start somewhere.
Even the mega famous bands started with just one or two members and they most likely found that their friends were also a good fit and hired them too.
Many bands also start with people advertising for missing members.
If you go to any local shop that sells music equipment, the staff there will have a noticeboard where you can either put up your "i'm available" message or read the cards that other bands have placed there.
You will be surprised how many there will be - even in a small shop! It will pay you to attend any local jam sessions or open mic nights so you can show off your abilities as a musician.
It is also a good idea to be friendly, humble and show willing when you go to these events.
No-one likes a show off and bowling in stating you are the best guitar player since Hendrix will just put people off you.
Be prepared to make friends and be likeable as possible.
The jam sessions will also require you to know quite a few common songs, so you can jam along with your peers.
You will definitely need to spend time at home practicing your music or singing, so that if the opportunity arises, you will be prepared to belt out a classic and impress everyone.
The jam sessions are also perfect places to ask people if they know of any bands that are hiring musicians like yourself.
If you start asking or putting the word round, people will be able to remember you if they hear of an opening.
It might also help to get yourself a card made with your contact details on that you can pass on to people.
This card will also be useful if you put your details up in the local guitar shop.
An obvious tip is that you will need your own equipment to join a band.
Guitars also need mic's or amplifiers and you will need a comprehensive drum set if you are going to be that member in the band.
Singers will obviously need less, but you should be prepared to provide all of your own kit if needed.
Once you have found your band, you will most likely get together for a session or audition, so they can see if your musical ability is good enough for them.
You might also need to spend time with them socially to make sure they are the right kind of people that you will want to be with.
After all, if the band gets lots of gigs, you might find yourself travelling all over the country with them for weeks on end.
Be prepared to take some criticism from them, constructive or not.
Be a man and take it on the chin.
If they are an established band, they will most likely know what they are talking about, so listen to their advice.