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Complete Beginner's Guide to Band Sound and PA | From Microphone Setup to Monitor Adjustment: Creating the Perfect Sound for Live Performances
Most bands playing in a live music venue for the first time feel this way the moment rehearsal ends: "I can't hear my own sound," "My vocals are buried," "The w...
The Complete Guide to Releasing Your Band's Music | How to Release on Spotify and Apple Music and Bring Your Music to the World Without a Label
After countless trips to the studio, working together as a band to refine the arrangements, the recording is finally complete—that sense of accomplishment is pr...
The Complete Guide to Forming a Band in Japan | Practical Guide for Foreign Musicians — How to Form a Band in Japan
The number of foreign musicians who want to form a band in Japan is definitely increasing. At the same time, the number of Japanese musicians who want to create...
The Complete Guide to Attracting Audiences to Your Band's Live Shows: A Three-Tier Structure That Won't Fail You, 7 Patterns to Avoid, and How to Increase Your Audience in 3 Months
How to increase audience numbers in just three months from a "zero-attendance live show"? This book explains, using my own experience of recovering from a situa...
A Complete Guide to Your Band's First Live House Appearance — From Submitting Your Audio to Performance Quotas and the Flow of the Day
The term "live house" is actually a Japanese-made English word. What is called a "live music venue" or "live music club" in English-speaking countries has been ...
Let's create original songs with your band! A complete guide to songwriting and band arrangement for beginners.
There's great joy in playing your favorite songs as a cover band. However, as a band matures to a certain extent, many members begin to feel the need for their ...
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...
