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What is the music scene? A complete guide to the Japanese band scene, including its map and how to get in.
I feel that surprisingly few people can clearly answer the question, "What is a music scene?" We often hear terms like "the Japanese music scene," "the local mu...
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 ...
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...
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 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...
Complete Guide to Finding a Bassist and Drummer — Practical Methods to Solve Rhythm Section Shortages
When forming a band or continuing band activities, one of the most frequent obstacles is the problem of "not being able to find a rhythm section." You have voca...
Complete Guide to Your First Live Debut — Everything You Need to Know Before Taking the Stage with Your Band
After forming a band and putting in practice hours, when you start thinking "it's time to do a live show," everyone hits a wall. Where do you even apply? What d...
How to Start a Band as a Working Adult — A Complete Guide to Continuing Music While Balancing Work and Music
"I was in a band when I was a student, but I haven't touched an instrument since I started working," or "Now that my family and work have settled down, I want t...