Tardy?

Is there always one person late?
 
When a group of people, in any walk of life, meet up it is likely that they will arrive at different times and this means that there will be every chance that someone will be late. There could be a hundred reasons for this and if it is a one-off [...]

Drinking

How much do you drink?
 
Music and alcohol are intrinsically linked and this is always going to be the case. Whether it is beer companies sponsoring gigs, venues and festivals or bands happily endorsing their favorite brand of alcohol, it is hard to avoid the crossover. This has made a lasting impression on the minds of [...]

Healthy living on the road

Healthy living on the road
 
Sex, drugs and rock n roll has been the mantra and rallying cry for a great number of musicians down the years and it is easy to see why it entices and captivates so many people each and every year. The chance to get famous whilst making music and having fun [...]

Do you Hang Out as a Band?

Do you hang out as a band?
 
How did your band first form? Have you been mates ever since you were kids and always had big dreams of being in a band? This is good because it will have shown you have a strong friendship that is capable of lasting the years but this is not [...]

Reality Music TV Show

Are reality TV shows the way to go?
 
It seems that everywhere you look these days there are television shows looking to make new pop stars and give people the chance to make their dreams come true. Most of the focus lies on the major shows like American Idol but there are many smaller television shows [...]

Love Interests

Can you integrate your love interest into the bands social group?
 
For many people, The Beatles are regarded as the greatest group of all time and there remains a lot of debate about the reasons why they split up. In all honesty, they had probably been around for long enough and needed a break from each others constant [...]

Leader of the Band

Is there a band leader?
 
Whenever there is any group or gang, there tends to be a leader that other people look up to. This doesn’t indicate that they are the best or the biggest of the group but it is a fact that sometimes there needs to be a person who will stand up and [...]

Learn new instruments

Learn new instruments
 
It may take you all your time to learn and improve on your main instrument but there is a good argument for always trying to push yourself on and develop new talents. Whilst there is always something to improve on your playing style, there is the likelihood that many people can become a [...]

Being in a band at University

Go to Uni, play Uni gigs
 
Going to college, university or any further education process is a major thing in many young people’s lives and it offers them so many great opportunities. Being away from your parents and being able to look after yourself is great for building character and dealing with responsibilities but of course [...]

Time for school

Time Management
 
When you are in a band and you are just starting off one of the hardest things to do is to manage your time effectively to ensure you keep a good balance between band stuff and the rest of your life.
There is no doubt that the more time you can devote to the [...]