Find the balance for on-stage chat

  It stands to reason that because the lead vocalist is usually at the front of the stage and will sing most of the songs that they will speak to the crowd but this doesn’t always have to be the case. If someone else in the band has a natural wit and is at ease [...]

Healthy Band

Being in a band isn’t always the healthy lifestyle.
 
Being in a band and living out a rock n roll lifestyle is not a recipe for a healthy life. The late nights, the drinking and smoking, the girls and boys, the loud volume, it all adds up to a lifestyle that positively encourages illness and lethargy. [...]

Playing in Many Bands

Being in more than one band requires organizational skills.
 
It is not uncommon for a musician to be in a number of bands at the one time. Depending on the amount of free time they have and their ability to play different styles, many musicians choose to join a couple of bands. This may be to [...]

Precious Vocals

Does the singer know how to look after his vocal chords?
Your front person may have the best moves and the greatest stage chat but if they are unable to carry a tune or hold a melody, then they may not be able to do the songs justice. Thankfully, singing lessons may be able to improve [...]

Band Breaking Up

Learn how to manage a break-up and still be friends.
 
No matter how successful a band is or what they hope to achieve, there will eventually come a time when they no longer perform together. A band can break up in many ways and no two bands will separate in the same manner but knowing how [...]

Is a manager vital for making it to the top?

   One question that bands will ask themselves quite often is do they need a manager? With so many more promoters and gig venues offering up slots for bands to play, many new bands may feel as though they can get a head start without the need for any additional help. This is probably for [...]

Social Networking

You have to be online to reach your fanbase.
 
With more and more ways for fans to interact with bands, it can be useful for a band to have a strong online presence to chat to their fans and tell them what is coming up in the future. With social networking sites, it is easier than [...]

Cleanliness is next to …

You’ve got to keep it clean if you are in a band.
 
It may not be the easiest subject to broach but if you are going to be stuck in the back of a van with people for considerable amounts of time, personal hygiene is going to become a major issue for any band. It may [...]

Do you have the look?

How important is it to get the look right?
 
Everyone has their own opinions on fashion and it is fair to say that not everyone likes the same thing. This is not a problem in most walks of life but it can cause a problem or two for some bands. If there is to be an [...]

Just the two of us

   Being in a two-piece band may be more fashionable now than it has ever been but you have to make sure the chemistry is right before you agree to make it a long-term thing. Bands with more people in it may have more potential for arguments and disagreements but they also provide ample breathing [...]