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Here's a demo of an indie rock/pop punk song I've been working on. The drums are just place-filler synth drums for now. Would really like to hear if my voice is acceptable, or if it's too grating. Thanks.

How's the learning curve to move up from GarageBand to Logic? I have mastered mixing in GB and want to know how easy it will be to graduate to big kid mixing. If anyone could recommend something similar to logic that they have had a good experience with, that would be great too. I'm lookin...

Sorry if this question has been asked before (I dont think it has) but I tried adjusting my truss rod recently and wasn't able to do it. I stuck the Allen wrench in the hole by the top of the neck of my bass (Fender P bass), but when I turned the Allen wrench, nothing changed. I tried several...

So after posting a sample of my vocals on a vocal forum for critique, I received an email from someone in Russia asking me to be in their band. I told him this wouldn't work, because I live in California. But then he said he wanted it to be an "online band," where we send each other the...

SO I'm pretty sure that really famous musicians have better things to do than go on online forums, but I was wondering, has anyone here ever known (or been) a famous bassist or musician? I'm not talking about meeting Flea in an airport or something, but actually knowing, being friends with, or...

So I might be the only person who does this, but sometimes I will write a song I like a lot, only to realize I subliminally stole a part of the melody from another song. However, it's still different enough so that there wouldn't be a lawsuit or anything, but similar enough so that someone who...

Hey guys, it's another "name my band" thread. We're a young pop punk/alternative band. In the poll are the top names we've come up with. I would appreciate if you took a second to vote for which one you like best. Also, feel free to suggest any changes. (We like "Back Row _____" but can't...

So I'm looking to get some gigs for original songs, but most places require at least 6 originals. I have 6 written, but I need to teach them to my band (guitarist and drummer). The drummer also needs to come up with beats for them. Do you think we can learn and perfect 5-6 originals in time...

Songwriters, once you've written all your lyrics, how do you name your songs? Do you base the title after a repeated lyric in the chorus, or do you name it something co poetry different? Or do you like to give your dogs really long names a la Panic at the Disco? Obviously I'm speaking from a...

So, I am about to go to college, and though having a good music scene is by no means my top priority, it would be a nice factor for a college. Does anyone know what some colleges with thriving band/underground music scenes are? Lots of venues, fans, musicians, etc? (NOT marching bands :P)...

So usually the first thing I do after writing an original is tab it so I can show it to my 2nd guitarist and my future self to remember it. However, my drummer is different (yes, this is another drummer thread). He doesn't really know how to write drum tas or sheet music, so we decided to...

So, this isn't really about band management, but I didn't know where else to put it. If you are in a band in high school (assuming one that gets gigs, etc), how valuable is that to put on a college application? Will they even care? Will it matter more if it's an arts school? BTW, I'm not in...

So I usually have this dilemma: I want to cover songs I like, but I usually start disliking a song after I practice it and cover it too much. Is it just me, or do you guys get tired of songs after working with them too long?

So, I am just now starting to put lots of effort into writing my songs, and I was wondering, should I avoid using buss words in my songs? I'm in High School, and I'm sure my dad would be a little upset with it, but other than that, I can't see any other reason to avoid using them. If I ever...

So there was this original reggae band that was playing at my high school during lunch. It was their first show, and they were really good. However, there was barely anyone in the audience. I told my lunch friends I was gonna go watch, and they insulted me somehow. I asked my friend to watch...

First Act comes to mind. You know a guitar is terrible when you can buy it at Wal Mart.

There are sites where you can buy 100 custom picks for around $35. You can put a picture on the front, presumably your band logo, and words on the back (possibly "@yourbandhere," to link to a twitter account or soemthing). Is this a good investment? You can throw themout at concerts, etc. I...

Do you think you should wait until your band is actually gigging to launch your page? Is it OK to publish it as you're just starting up and not established? Perhaps as long as you have a song or two to post, is publishing the page a good idea? Does it not really matter and I'm just...

IS there a product on the market that connects your guitar to your amp wirelessly?

Has this ever worked? One could act like a lower lead guitar, and one a rhythm?

OK, so long story short, my drummer sucks in both talent and commitment. We are looking for a new one, but we don't want to ditch this one just yet, because there is a very limited number of drummers who like our genre in our area, and we figure "a bird in the hand..." well you know the saying...

I want to make all songs for our band a whole step down, to make the high notes easier to sing. Is it a bad idea to basically have the standard tuning for my guitar/bass always one whole step down? We are writing originals and doing covers, btw

What do you do during live shows to make it more entertaining for the crowd? Obviously just sitting there while playing is boring for everyone (including you), so what are some things you do while playing to get the crowd going (running around, jumping, etc)

If you're anything like me, (which i assume most of you aren't) you find reading pretty boring. I have recently started to multitask and play guitar while reading, just sort of absentminded except uses without thinking about it. Has anyone been able to do this without losing significant focus on...

Due to the possible hassle of club booking and the fact that they take most o the money, I recently had an idea that may or may not be possible: to put on a show all by yourself. I could get a few other bands from my high school, find a place to play (ask the school, find a public park or...

Just sort of an open ended question from someone who reecntly started writing lyrics for real. Do you find it difficult to come up with lyrics that aren't cheesy? Do you come up with the lyrics or compose the tune first? What type of songs are the easiest to write? (eg love songs, emo songs...

I recently learned the ukulele and love it for its easiness, size, and novelty. Do you think a uke would work well with electric guitars, in a pop punk band? One of the only bands I can think of that uses a different instrument is Yellowcard, with a violin, and they incorporate it pretty...

First of all I'd like to thank everyone for answering my various other questions, and I'd also like to post one or two more. Currently, everything in my band practice sounds fine except the vocals, which are too quiet, muffled, and screech every few minutes (the terrible feedback screech). I...

Hey, I'm scouting around for my first gig. I know every venue is different, but generally, what equipment will be provided, and what will I have to bring myself? Obviously all the instruments, but what about mics, PAs, mixers, amps, etc? Will a guitar amp for each guitar, 2 mics, one small...

Hi, I'm new here... anyway, I have been trying to start a band for 3 years, but we can't find a stupid drummer. We finally got someone good, but he seems a little apathetic, making excuses as to why he can't come to practices, etc. How can I help get him pumped about being in a band? Btw we...