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How to Use Social Media for Your Band! A Complete Guide to Recruiting Members, Announcing Live Shows, and Gaining Fans
In the past, band members would hand-print flyers and hand them out on the streets, recruit members on bulletin boards at live music venues, and build their fan...
A Complete Guide to Your First Band Recording – From Preparation to Completion, Including Tips for Booking a Studio
For those of you who have been practicing with your band for a long time, the moment may finally arrive when you decide to "create a recording." Your first reco...
The Complete Guide to Renting a Band Practice Space/Studio
Even though we use the single term "studio," there are several types of spaces that can be used for band practice. Understanding the characteristics of each and...
Want to join a band? A complete guide to writing your self-introduction!
Want to join a band? As mentioned in our guide on how to apply for band member recruitment , bands select "people they want to make music with" from among multi...
A Complete Guide to Finding Violin and String Players When You Can't Find Them
I myself have experience with trial and error when trying to add strings to a rock band. At first, I only thought of putting up a poster at a music school, but ...
A complete guide to finding brass instruments (saxophone/trumpet/trombone/horn section) when you can't find them.
When you want to add brass instruments to your band, or want to add depth to your sound with a horn section, many people face the dilemma of "Where can I find b...
The Complete Guide to Finding a Bassist When You Can't Find One
When forming a band, or when a long-running band loses its bassist, the first anxiety many people feel is, "Where can I find a bassist?" Compared to vocalists a...
The Complete Guide to Finding a Drummer When You Can't Find One — All the Methods and How to Choose a Drummer in Japan
When you're trying to form a band, or when your current band loses a drummer, the first hurdle you face is the reality that "you can't find a drummer." Compared...
The Complete Guide to Your First Band Practice — From Studio Booking to How to Conduct the Practice and Tips for Next Time
The exhilaration of finally getting all the band members together is something special, no matter how many times you experience it. You put out a call on Membo ...
The Complete Guide to What to Do When a Band Member Suddenly Leaves — How to Fill the Gap and Keep the Band Going
I've been in several bands and have experienced both a bassist suddenly leaving and a keyboardist switching bands. I'll explain, as concretely as possible, what...
