Need advice how to manage first band. Do I try finding another band or try to fix this one?
- By pepj
- Band Management [BG]
- 25 Replies
From the OP, 16 is a good age to start but to be fair, a lot of it is going to be the blind leading the blind. Dont take that the wrong way, we were likely all in that boat then.
2 ways you deal with that.
1) fumble on and get fed up further down the line and move on
2) I'm against dictatorial bandleaders mostly but when you are more organised and purposeful than the others, you have to cut the others loose Heard the term, ' musical differences'...this is an example..and these generally cause splits.
Dont be sentimental about 'mates' who can't hack it one way or another, get rid.
Or...and this gets my vote, join a 'functioning' outfit that is working bars clubs etc or whereever you are aloud to work.
Or join a music program where the curriculum teaches you how to get playing and out of the garage in a more professional setting.
2 ways you deal with that.
1) fumble on and get fed up further down the line and move on
2) I'm against dictatorial bandleaders mostly but when you are more organised and purposeful than the others, you have to cut the others loose Heard the term, ' musical differences'...this is an example..and these generally cause splits.
Dont be sentimental about 'mates' who can't hack it one way or another, get rid.
Or...and this gets my vote, join a 'functioning' outfit that is working bars clubs etc or whereever you are aloud to work.
Or join a music program where the curriculum teaches you how to get playing and out of the garage in a more professional setting.