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How to Leave a Band Gracefully — The Right Way to Communicate, Timing, and Mindset
Leaving a band is harder than starting one. Based on over 40 years of band experience and multiple departures, the author explains—with honest insight—how to le...
Complete Guide to Starting an Adult Band — Tips from a 40-Year Veteran: From Finding Members to Practice
A complete guide for adults starting a band. This article covers 6 ways to find members, 6 recommended adult band circles, advice by age group, and monthly cost...
How to Create Original Songs in a Band — A Beginner's Guide to Band Arrangement for First-Time Composers
A practical guide for beginner composers to complete their first original band song, covering 3 composition approaches (melody-first, chord-first, riff-first), ...
How to Avoid Conflicts Over Musical Differences in Your Band — A Guide to Aligning Your Direction
Learn preventive measures and solutions for avoiding band conflicts due to musical differences from the perspective of an active musician in his 60s. This compr...
How to Choose Your First Band Song — 20 Recommended Picks 2026 Edition and First Studio Tips
How do you choose your first song as a band? We introduce 20 essential tracks based on 2026 latest research, organized by tier. From MONGOL800 to Vaundy and Kes...
What Complete Beginners Should Do in Their First Month of Band — Full Roadmap from Instrument Selection to Your First Studio Session
Want to start a band but don't know where to begin? This complete week-by-week guide covers instrument selection, purchasing methods, home practice, finding mem...
The Reality of Recruiting Female Band Members — How to Form a Band Safely and Enjoyably
In what's being called the "Golden Age of Girls' Bands," the barriers to women starting a band have never been lower. However, member recruitment comes with cha...
How to Choose a Band Name | 5 Rules to Avoid Mistakes, 6 Naming Patterns, and 5 Steps to Check for Duplicates
"What should we name our band?" This guide will help you decide using five simple rules. Learn six naming patterns from famous bands, five steps to check for tr...
How to Perform at Live Houses — Complete Guide from Booking to Quota
"I want to perform at a live house, but how do I do it?" This guide covers everything you need for your first live house performance: how to apply for booking e...
