On the practice/rehearsal thing...
If I'm leading non-original stuff, I'll send emails of links to the original or version I want to use as a base or direct copy with instructions, keys etc. If leading original stuff, I'll make sonwriting demos with guide drums, bass, guitar and (bad) keys (if applicable).
I expect people to learn the basics inside out before we rehearse. I don't gig often as a leader and so only want 2-3 rehearsals tops.
The keys here is pick players who you like the way they play and trust them to get the job done.
As a sidemen spanning too many decades, I've seen it all. The trick here is to play for bands you like or take the money and keep quiet.
Currently I have a few projects on the go. I am currently depping/subbing for a band where the rehearsal is an hour, it starts 10-15 minutes late and 15 minutes is wasted listening to vocal harmonies (sic). Not my trainset.
If I'm leading non-original stuff, I'll send emails of links to the original or version I want to use as a base or direct copy with instructions, keys etc. If leading original stuff, I'll make sonwriting demos with guide drums, bass, guitar and (bad) keys (if applicable).
I expect people to learn the basics inside out before we rehearse. I don't gig often as a leader and so only want 2-3 rehearsals tops.
The keys here is pick players who you like the way they play and trust them to get the job done.
As a sidemen spanning too many decades, I've seen it all. The trick here is to play for bands you like or take the money and keep quiet.
Currently I have a few projects on the go. I am currently depping/subbing for a band where the rehearsal is an hour, it starts 10-15 minutes late and 15 minutes is wasted listening to vocal harmonies (sic). Not my trainset.
