All the big bands started as little bands with a vision.                                                                 —STEVEN TYLER We keep adding articles to your Band Toolbox.  The latest articles Lesson from the Legendary Rock Bands Parts 1 & 2 continue our theme of marketing and branding your band and music.    We can certainly learn from Legendary Rock Bands and [...]

We keep adding articles to your Band Toolbox.  The latest articles continue our theme of marketing and branding your band and music.    We can definitely learn from KISS and the strategies they used to become a rock powerhouse.  Read part one of  Learn from the Pros | The KISS principle.  Click here.  Tell a [...]

In the public eye, recording is often perceived to be something which is the core responsibility of the band. But anyone belonging to the music industry understands that it is as much the responsibility of a recording engineer as it is for the band.  Let us now further review the rest of the elements of [...]

All of the aspects of a productive studio session contribute to what is perceived as a quality recording and mix. Every aspect of a song should meet at least the minimum requirements of perfection. If any one of them is lacking, it will show through as the weak link in the whole recording.   Even [...]

Rehearsals form the basis upon which all the band members can mature and congeal their qualities, making themselves more suitable and unique in the glare of the performance spotlight. The better the members integrate and collaborate during the rehearsals, the better will be the chemistry of the band as a whole. Always remember that this [...]

Rehearsals are essentially the means for getting your focus onto your goals to materialize the dreams of being an eminent stage performer of international repute. But as a musician, when the hell did you start reading about these boring anecdotes and mysteries of glorified glamour!   It’s high time that we spice up your rehearsal [...]

Band practices and rehearsal sessions are the rightful tests for band members to prove their mettle and hone their skills. As we have discussed in the 1st part of this article, the Jam session and woodshedding lays the stage for the final elements of band rehearsals, viz., the dress rehearsal and backstage brush-ups. Let us [...]

Proper management and organization, in essence, forms a key part of any band’s success both on the short as well as long term. And rehearsal forms the necessary base upon which the band actually can derive its sense of direction and aid you all to get on the same wavelength. Hence clarity in terms of [...]

Ancient philosophy often suggests that a person’s life is based on three pillars, which guide them to their ultimate destination. If for you these three pillars are: Music, music and music, then you are certainly well on your way to a successful musical career. Whatever be the barriers on your path, you can always get [...]

Continuing the discussion on the importance of a Band Bio we’ve posted part 2 of the “Band Bio: Getting Started on the Right Foot” to the Career Corner in Your Band ToolBox. We introduce the “Fact Sheet” as a tool to help you outline the key parts of your Band Bio.  Read it here. Want [...]