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2nd Round Audition Tips

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bluewine

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Sep 4, 2008
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#1
I guess my instincts were right.I new there was some good Karma going on at my audition last night.

They called me back today and they want me to come back for a 2nd audition, 2 songs this time. They liked what I did last night.

I really practiced my butt off so I was ready to rock
"Old School" last night I was gracious and polite.

I am so excited about the chance (at my age) to play in a Pop Rock Band (with younger musicians) again.

You guys have really helped me,I have taken you up on all of your suggestions over the past couple of months


Any tips for my 2nd round audition?
 
#2
bluewine said:
I guess my instincts were right.I new there was some good Karma going on at my audition last night.

They called me back today and they want me to come back for a 2nd audition, 2 songs this time. They liked what I did last night.

I really practiced my butt off so I was ready to rock
"Old School" last night I was gracious and polite.

I am so excited about the chance (at my age) to play in a Pop Rock Band (with younger musicians) again.

You guys have really helped me,I have taken you up on all of your suggestions over the past couple of months.....


Any tips for my 2nd round audition?
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im not sure what the best course of action is except keep workin' hard.....best of luck
 
#3
The usual :

Be sure you know the songs inside out.
Be confident but not cocky.
Play to the best of your abilities but don't overplay.

I am the worst person to have at an audition, for some reason I never remember my parts and always play lots of "jazz" notes :scowl: Once I'm in the band, all that goes away :eyebrow:
 
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EddiePlaysBass said:
The usual :

Be sure you know the songs inside out.
Be confident but not cocky.
Play to the best of your abilities but don't overplay.

I am the worst person to have at an audition, for some reason I never remember my parts and always play lots of "jazz" notes :scowl: Once I'm in the band, all that goes away :eyebrow:
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Yeah, I agree Eddie, and learning the songs inside out has to be taken even further,Bands always have some twist or at times a different interpretation of a song dynamic that deviates from the artists recording. You have to be ready to handle those changes on the fly.

When I went to the first audition I was in the lucky and got to observe the guy before me auditioned all 4 songs.So I had a preview of how they performed the songs.

BTW, I used their amp, however I used my EBS Multi-Comp. Guys, that thing made a huge difference. My notes were clear and super even.

BTW, I had a lot of help from the TB members that were well versed in audition protocol. It really helped.


I am only required to do 2 songs on the 2nd round and I am thinking this round might be more about the personality check match.

I am going to nail the songs and add just a pinch of my signature, be polite and humble. As I said the band members are all cool and getting a channce to play in a Pop Rock Band at my age is rare. Iam not taking this for granted.It's very important to me.
 
#7
Know the songs, be yourself, and be a nice guy to hang around. You got a second call back which definantly means you can play, but if they don`t go your way it just means personallity issues most likely(which is more than fine). Best of luck and keep us updated.
 
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jmattbassplaya said:
Know the songs, be yourself, and be a nice guy to hang around. You got a second call back which definantly means you can play, but if they don`t go your way it just means personallity issues most likely(which is more than fine). Best of luck and keep us updated.
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Man, I know it, I simply can't blow this scond audition. At my age getting a chance to play with younger musicians in a Pop Rock band, is like getting a second chance at life.

It's no secret that I had blown a couple of previous auditions for various reason and self doubt was setting in.

So, getting a call back for the 2nd round and that the band liked my playing meant a lot to me.
 
#11
JustDavid said:
Relax a tad. Wanting something too much can prove counter-productive.
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What he said.

Also, smile occasionally and make a good time of it. If you meet afterwords and it comes up, you can mention that you're flexible with just about everything except making great music e.g., flexible about your stage appearance (change your attire to match theirs).

Good luck. :bassist:
 
#13
wow, congrats!

btw, how old are you? (if you dont mind me asking)

I am mid forties, so I know how ya feel!

relax about that, age is just a number.....and they obvioously dont care about it or they would not have called you back

like justdavid said, I am sure there will be other auditions coming up , if you need them.

(funny , every audition I go on is a "much better band situation than the last" kinda thing)


and---- dont us bass players act like we are 19 years old all the time anyway>? hehehe

and---what do you think helped the most from the advice you got on talkbass

I am asking because I have another audtion or two coming up....

good luck, you will do fine, and remember, as long as the bass is solid, most of those other dudes dont know or are not as focused on teh bass line as you are......so just rock it~!

signed,

rokkitt~!
 
#17
Rokkitt

Repairing Cords ---

This was tip given to me before I auditioned for stadium acts.. Roadies are notorious for collecting bad cords.. every band needs someone to create and reapair cords - then sell the band.

This is one of the things all bands procrastinate about.

1/2 my life on stadium tours ended up being repairing cords.. I got good enough that I never had to do the stuff everyone hates.

Even if you don't love it - learn how to .

Give us an honest number of how many bad or questionable cords you have.
 
#18
MNAirHead said:
Rokkitt

Repairing Cords ---

Give us an honest number of how many bad or questionable cords you have.
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hey!

I do have a few...maybe three at most


but I am not in a working band right now, and I also have a wireless and a monster cable

so wireless when I do gig, and monster cable for practice.

I do have good soldering skills!

wow, I didnt know fixing cords/cables would be so valuable

I have never had a band ask me if I had taht skill.

but, I have only auditioned for local NYC cover bands....and not really touring kinda gigs.

so , should I learn this and put it on my "band resume"?

big al
 

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