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How to find studios and live music venues nationwide | Search for practice spaces and performance venues from a database of over 5,700 listings.
My "usual studio" was usually recommended by someone. A senior bandmate used it, a bandmate recommended it, I happened to find it near the train station—that's ...
Participating as a support member or guest musician | How to get involved with the band before officially joining
I've written many articles about the process of finding and welcoming band members, from deciding things before forming a band to writing recruitment ads , sele...
A Complete Guide to Conducting Your First Online Meeting: Things to Discuss with Potential Members from Distant Locations or Overseas Before Meeting In Person
Up until now, I've written about the entire process of finding band members, from writing recruitment ads to selecting applicants . In the previous article, I f...
Things to decide before forming a band | Direction, conditions, and activity frequency to solidify before posting a recruitment notice.
When you decide it's time to recruit band members, many people immediately start writing a recruitment notice. However, there are a few things you should decide...
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'...
