2026年
Phrases for Inviting Foreign Musicians to Start a Band Together ── 30 Scene-Specific Phrases + 5 NG Examples
When you spot a foreign musician at a live house or studio and want to suggest forming a band together, but can't find the right opening words ── many people ha...
A 64-Year-Old Active Bandman's Real Examples of Multi-Generational Bands — Live Scenes from the 20s to 60s
I am 64 years old now. I started playing in bands at live houses in my 20s, and for over 40 years since then, I've continuously made music in bands somewhere. E...
Forming a Band with Foreign Musicians — A Practical Guide to Breaking Down Language Barriers
Many people have probably thought about forming a band with foreign musicians. Japan now has approximately 3.4 million foreign residents, many of whom have exte...
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 30 years of band e...
Why Bassists Are Hard to Find and 5 Practical Solutions — How to Secure Your Band's Foundation
The bass is the backbone of any band, yet recruitment posts often go unanswered—here's the structural reason why, plus 5 practical solutions drawn from 30 years...
How to Perform at Live Houses — Complete Guide from Booking to Quota
"I want to perform at a live house, but how do I do it?" This guide covers everything you need for your first live house performance: how to apply for booking e...
The Real Cost of Band Activities — Studio Fees, Equipment, and Live Performance Expenses Breakdown
Want to start a band but unsure how much it costs? We've conducted a thorough investigation of the latest 2026 rates for studio rental, instruments and equipmen...
