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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...
The Complete Guide to Finding a Keyboardist When You Can't Find One — Identifying the Right One for Your Band
When bands start looking for a keyboardist, many feel this way: "We get applications, but it's hard to find someone who's truly a good fit for our band." The po...
The Complete Guide to Finding a Guitarist When You Can't Find One — How to Identify the Right One for Your Band
When you start looking for a guitarist, several terms will come up. If you proceed without understanding their meanings, you may choose the wrong approach. Let'...
Want to Start a Cover Band! Complete Guide from Finding Members to Song Selection and Your First Live
When you think "I want to try a cover band," it's natural to feel both excitement and anxiety—"where should I even start?" and "will I really be able to enjoy t...
Want to Join a Band! The Complete Guide to Finding Bands Looking for Members
"I want to join a band, but I don't know where to look"——Have you ever felt this way?
