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Rehearsal Space - where to find it

MOEBASSPLAYER

MOEBASSPLAYER

Jul 21, 2010
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Mt. Prospect Illinois
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I am wondering if anyone has ever tried to find rehearsal space using local companies to rent out some space they have? My band right now is in the market for a rehearsal spot where we can store our equipment and hold practices a few times a month. We are not in a position to pay a lot of money yet on a studio (since we are just starting to play out and build a following), so we are looking for something free to cheap. If anyone has any ideas or have been through this, how have you found your spot?
 
#2
One of my old bands used to rent out an empty office. they let us practice once a week for 3-4 hours at $100 a month. It was alright. They got mad and kicked us out when we mvoed a couch and coffee table in. Oh, and the beer bottles.

When I moved I made sure to rent a house so that I could convert our garage into a rehearsal spot.
 
#5
Frank Tuesday said:
We practice at a Self-Storage. We have a 20x10 room with power in a climate controlled building.
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I'm curious. Do they KNOW that you are using the space for taht reason? If not, and they find out, are they likely to ask you to leave?

If it is ok, that's a great idea. I can't see anyone complaining about the noise, as most people are there for just a lit bit, every once in a while.
 
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MOEBASSPLAYER said:
Interesting. I have thought about that idea, but didn't know if it would work. I will look into this. Thanks.
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Yes, they are aware. The drummer in my band was the first to ask the management if they'd be willing to have band practice space. Now there are 20-30 units in the property that have bands in them. They are far from perfect. They are corrugated steel, so you have to do your own soundproofing. Usually not a problem until the metal band down the hall plays at the same time, and they didn't bother with proofing.

It doesn't hurt to call around and ask a couple properties if they'd be willing. The worst they can say is no. We pay $270/month for the unit, and share between a few bands (which all have the same drummer), so my share is $36/mo.
 
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Frank Tuesday said:
Yes, they are aware. The drummer in my band was the first to ask the management if they'd be willing to have band practice space. Now there are 20-30 units in the property that have bands in them. They are far from perfect. They are corrugated steel, so you have to do your own soundproofing. Usually not a problem until the metal band down the hall plays at the same time, and they didn't bother with proofing.

It doesn't hurt to call around and ask a couple properties if they'd be willing. The worst they can say is no. We pay $270/month for the unit, and share between a few bands (which all have the same drummer), so my share is $36/mo.
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That's great!
 
#12
Have personally used 3 different Uhaul storage facilities for practice. None of them had any problems with it when I ask... it doesn't seem to be in the rules and when you rent the place, they don't make you sign any non-commercial use agreement.

Currently I have a 10x15 24 hour space (although I only use it after they close for courtesy/convenience reasons). Costs me around $120 a month. I run power from the outlet outside; I have only asked to run power once because the first time they said they didn't care so U-Haul doesn't seem to have a policy about that either.

Long story short, every U-Haul I've tried seems cool with it.
 
#13
I've never been in a band that doesn't rehearse in someone's basement or garage. And I've been in dozens of bands over the last 30 years. Up here on the Canadian prairies, 99% of homes are built with basements, so most rehearsal spaces usually end up in a basement in one of the band member's homes.

Based on that, paying for a practice space would probably be a deal breaker for me if I was considering joining a band.
 
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vishuddha said:
Have personally used 3 different Uhaul storage facilities for practice. None of them had any problems with it when I ask... it doesn't seem to be in the rules and when you rent the place, they don't make you sign any non-commercial use agreement.

Currently I have a 10x15 24 hour space (although I only use it after they close for courtesy/convenience reasons). Costs me around $120 a month. I run power from the outlet outside; I have only asked to run power once because the first time they said they didn't care so U-Haul doesn't seem to have a policy about that either.

Long story short, every U-Haul I've tried seems cool with it.
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Sounds great! I have to see if any of the storage facilities here in Greece will do the same.
 

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