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 20 Cities Nationwide
Once you've found band members through Membo, your next essential step is "the first studio rehearsal." I've witnessed countless times how a band's future is la...
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...
