how do you start a band?
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You will need to get together with some folks who have a similar taste in musical style. \n\nYou will need to decide whether to do 'covers' (other people's music that you will learn and perform to sound the same as or similarly to the original) or to do 'originals' (your own songs that you will write.)  Sometimes it's best to start with covers and begin introducing your own material. Remember, no band ever made it doing covers. You'll eventually need your own material.\n\nYou will then need equipment. Lots of it. Instruments, amplifiers, a mixing board, speakers, microphones. \n\nHopefully, you already have the talent and can play an instrument (or many, in fact!) and can sing (unless you're going to do instrumental music...)\n\nOh from there...there is so much more.
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i would suggest making your vision clear to the potential bandmates.  (you do have a vision of what you want to play, right?  i assume you've written some songs or have some novel idea for a band.  if not, that could be your problem.)  that might encourage others to join if they see you are serious about your music and not just being in a band for the sake of being in a band.  then again, that might make it harder to find like-minded bandmates who can help you achieve your vision.  that's just a problem you have to deal with though.  having a supporting cast that understands and appreciates what you're after should be worth the wait.
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First off, find out who is head of A & R at the company. Check the Billboard directory. Then send it to them personally and package it distinctively. Use your imagination. Some companies will get hundreds of CDs to audition on a monthly basis and quite frankly they won't have time to listen to half of them. Same in sending your stuff to radio stations and reviewers.\n\nTry to make a name for yourself performing. Get some reviews. Participate in things like South by Southwest.\n\nThe best way to get anywhere is to audition for management and being able to demonstrate to them that you can make money for them. Most importantly...it is the personal contacts you make that will help you. Even if you think your local music reviewer is an idiot, don't let anyone know you think that way. Join organizations like NARAS, attend the receptions, mix with other members. Some will be extremely helpful to up and coming musicians, but they have to know you are there. \n\nAudition for gigs...sometimes you will have to play for free, but that is how it goes sometimes.\n\nAlways keep in mind that however much you see yourself as a musician and artist, a record company must, at some point, consider your earning potential. Also remember, that the larger the record label, the greater their expectation for earnings will be. Smaller labels are more likely to be interested in what you are trying to do. If you are only in it for the money, look for a bigger label.\n\nAlways consider what you might have to offer that is unique...what will make you marketable. An agent can help you develop an image, but until you reach that point, you need to think like you are your own agent and work on your marketing...and I am not taking T-shirts or posters...it is getting your name before the public in reviews...in the newspaper...on local radio...branding, etc.\n\nOf course you can start your own label...but then you probably won't get anyone to distribute your stuff!\n\nThe music business is really a relatively small world. Most of the survivors remember what it was like getting started and as they age, they are often interested in helping younger musicians along, assuming they aren't burnt out on things. Remember you can learn from them, and my guess is that many of them will tell you that these days it is more about business than it is about music.\n\nGood luck.
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go here.\nfill out the rest.\n\nhttp://signup.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bandjoin
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Play as many shows as possible, get a following.  Labels want to sign someone who can sell CDs so make sure you have a crowd to sell them to.  Get your name out there with websites and merch.  Send one-sheets and press kits to labels that cater to your genre.
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You don't mention where you needed the bands to play, such as what city, so I can't recommend any specific booking agents in your area, but here's how to find them.\n\nGo to yp.yahoo.com, put in your zip code and then search for "Big Band" You should get a list of big bands in your area, and maybe a booking agency to call to book them for your event.\n\nAlso, I found a booking agency that is nationwide: http://www.gigmasters.com/BigBand/BigBand.asp
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If you are speaking of street promotion, the easiest way to get on the official street team for any band is by first being very active and vocal with their limited, online teams.  The team leaders will take notice of your hard work.  If you wanted an actual, corporate job, then you'll have to apply directly to record companies themselves.  Keep in mind that there are tons of marketing jobs in the music industry, which come in all shapes and forms.  There are also many smaller promotion companies, tour organizers, and merchandising agencies out there who work directly, or by proxy, for your favorite bands.  You might even try to get to know the bands you really like, and become friends.\nI worked for Island Records for about two years.  I was asked to join the national street team, which had about 80 or 90 people total across the U.S.  How did I make it into this exclusive group?  An online team leader was impressed with my random work, so I got an invite.  I went to concerts for free, and met rockstars.  It was awesome.  Regardless, it is relatively easy to find some sort of niche work in the music industry.  Just look out for opportunities, and also, create your own.
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The music business is all about connections.  Get your name out there!!  The internet is a great way to get started (maybe get a podcast to play your demo) because you can get feedback from your audience.  Definitely create a website to promote yourself, so when you hand your business card to someone they have all the information they could ever want about you (and your career aspirations) at their fingertips.  You want it to be as easy as possible for people to look at, review, and make judgments about your talents.\n\nThe next step would be to begin making person to person connections with people.  This part is hard work and it can be easily draining. . . stick with it!  The best way is to start locally and move outward.  Start performing in local restaurants, clubs, or at large parties.  Through meeting people you can create a network through which you can map your way up to a record company.  If you're in a larger city, find out if there are any indy music stores. . . those are really good resources to get to know other up & coming musicians and great places to promote your name.\n\nGood luck with everything!!  The more exposure people have to you, the more likely you will have someone important hear your music, and the more likely you could be signed!!
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go to music type in a band click on a profile choose what song you want if your making a myspace artist account sign up for it have the file on your computer and upload it to myspace and tell people about see if you can get one of your friends or a promoter to promote you then wait and get rich and a recording contract
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Just follow that dream.  Get together with the most talented musicians that you can find and get a band going.  Start practicing.  Write your own songs.  Play locally.  See what happens.\n\nDon't put all your faith in music.  You'll probably want to keep a day job to pay the bills.
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I believe that the only asy-ish way, is to go to a signing, but also alot of magazines and websites have competitions to meet bands and go backstage at gigs, look out for G.D. competions. Also having contacts in the music industry helps, along with being a good musician, and pursuading G.D. to do a project with you could do the trick.
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First thing you need to do is understand that you may not make it in the music world no matter how talented you are. Then make a demo. You can't go anywhere in the music business without a demo. The next thing you need to do is make your demo look interesting. If they don't like it from the start, they won't listen to it. Then, find an address to send your demo to. Send it with your name, phone number, and address. Finally hope they accept you and think you're worth the time and money.
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Send emos to yur local radio stations they usually have a time that they play local bands. Local stadiums will sometimes have bands open. Send demo tapes to record companys
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Know someone in the band!
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Hit music, search the band you want, then a list of sites will come up. Look through the sites and their music boxes and just click add. ALSO, if you go to a friend's site and they have a song you want, you can just click add on their player.\n\nhttp://www.myspace.com/dingermtb
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I am a band teacher and very experienced musician.\n\nIf you have a band, you need a leader. If you're the leader, tell everyone in your group that it doesn't really matter who the leader is, and that you're not "taking over" or anything, but you need a leader just so you can get more done and be more organized. It will help you out down the road.\n\nHope this helps.
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1) The not creative enough to name our band or even know that to get started we have to play musics\n\n\n2) Playing music would be a good place to begin.