2026年
Complete Guide to Band Activity Costs in Japan — Full Explanation for Foreigners on Studio Fees, Equipment, and Live House Performance Costs
Foreigners starting a band in Japan often ask me: "How much does it cost to play in a band in Japan?" "Do you need to pay money to perform at a live house?" "Wh...
How to Conduct Band Practice — A Practical Guide to Maximizing Your 2-Hour Studio Session
As of 2026, amateur band musicians face the same struggles with studio practice. Haven't you ever felt like a session "just ended without much happening"? After...
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...
How to Choose a Band Practice Studio — Budget, Selection Criteria, and Booking Tips for 16 Cities Nationwide
Once you've found band members through Membo, the next thing you'll face is "the first studio rehearsal." That first practice right after everyone gathers has a...
A collection of phrases for asking a foreign musician to "start a band together" for the first time – 30 phrases for different situations + 5 examples of what not to say.
Many people have likely experienced seeing a foreign musician in a live music venue or studio and wanting to ask, "Would you like to start a band together?", bu...
Forming a band with foreign musicians — A practical guide to overcoming language barriers
Many people have probably thought, "I want to form a band with foreigners." Currently, there are approximately 3.4 million foreign residents in Japan, and among...
5 Key Points to Review When You're Not Getting Replies to Your Band Member Recruitment Post
It's been three days since you posted your band member recruitment. Your heart races every time your smartphone notification chimes, but it's just another app a...
5 Copy-Paste Ready Band Member Recruitment Templates by Genre — Rock/J-POP/Jazz/Metal/Acoustic
Open any member recruitment site and you'll find hundreds of listings lined up. Readers spend only a few seconds on each one. In those few seconds, they decide ...
The Challenge of Finding a Keyboardist and How to Find One — Searching for a Member to Add Color to Your Band
There are plenty of piano players, yet "people who want to play keyboard in a band" are surprisingly rare — the 4th installment in our part-by-part series. We e...
Tips for Finding a Vocalist — Why You Can't Find the Right Person Even Though There Are Candidates and How to Solve It
Drummers and bassists have a "there aren't enough people" problem. Vocalists have a "there are people but nobody's a good fit" problem. After more than 40 years...
