how do i get a band together?
461226
drummer is always the hard part. It takes a few months to get decent at guitar and like 5 years to get decent at drums.  Most slackers don't stick with it. when you find a drummer thats at all good, treat them like gold.
468139
Don't look  to form a whole band all at once...you don't even have to have each insturment to have one.  Check out Sleater-Kinney-no bass but they rock!  Some bands even use drum machines to create sounds. Get a keyboard/synth and record sounds while you play the guitar(is that what you play?) Then you'll meet people who fit your style. Good luck!
1047196
Great question. Jam. That's the simple answer. Have them get together and play something slow like a blues in 12/8 time (a la Stevie Ray Vaughn) and pass off solos every 2 or 3 times through the pattern. Everyone will start listening closer, because they will have to ultimately take a solo (sorry bro, i would just lay down the drum beat and not solo). Once everyone is listening more and really FEELING the music that they play, find rock songs that they really understand and feel. Jam everytime before you play and you will have a tight band in no time!\n\n- 12 year musician
411132
in a jam session you usually just follow along with what the others are playing. you have to have good improv skills. just work on some riffs and start playing them and the others should just fall in behind you. when they play something you just fall in with them and play along. it helps if you know the songs the other people play, so if they start playing something, then you can play along. get an idea of the songs they usually play.  goodluck!!
192616
go to myspace.com\nmake a music account or a regular account\nmake your page(put the music on it pictures and like an introduction to who the group is)\nadd friends and you should be ready to go!
1146656
Many ways. Here one. IF, you confidant, approach a Bar manager of maybe a smaller place. You may have to play just for Tips or may be able to get him to pay you a few bucks, say around $50 per band member for the night. As you prove yourself you gain popularity and maybe some Followers!!!! Then you may be able to approach larger Bars/Clubs.\nThen, you should be able to hit the larger Festivals as your recognition will proceed you! \nThis NOT the only way, but, I have friends that did it this way. They not Big Time, but, still play local places and have cut a few Cd's they sell themselves to their "Loyal" Fans. ;-)
233619
myspace is pretty good for promoting bands.  put fliers up everywhere.  some stores will let you put them at the register.
868939
Ok this can be a tough one. Being in a band myself, and currently looking to be signed, I may have a few good ways to break into the scene. First off you should cut a demo. Now a days there are allot of places to this. I would start by googleing recording studios in your area, or look in the phonebook. Most places will charge about 25-40 an hour, so be mindful about where you go to. Second get your name out there. The best way to do this is to play shows where ever you can. There is no place to small to put on a show and get yourself out there. Understand that most record companies get so many demos a month from so many bands that have been around allot longer then you. And Record Reps don't look for acts that are not established. So it may be years before a big record company comes knocking on your door. The one thing you have to have is drive, any record company small or large will not take any intrest in an artist if they don't have drive. They are more willing to help an artist who helps themselves. I can tell you that my band has had to play allot of dive bars and underground shows before that one really big show came along, or people started to take notice. Also you want to generate buzz about yourself. Bring something to the table that no one else is. Their are allot of artists out there who want the same thing, its tough but you have to have the edge, or you will be passed over. Keep contacts with people. The more you keep in touch with people who work in the music business, the better they will remember you when it comes to name dropping on there part. And finally be as friendly and nice to people you meet as you can. More often then not people get an ego about who they think they are, and a mark is put on them. And word spreads very fast about people who are rude or have a huge ego. It is really up to you how you want to act, but people will be more friendly and willing to help you out if you are nice. I hope this helps. True its not everything you need to know, but its a good start.
603379
It really depends on what stage of music you are in. If you have a product. Record/CD or a single, you can start shopping it now. You have to find your "something" special. An agent or PR person can help you with that, if you are having a hard time finding your nitch. Once you get a sample, you should shop it to local college stations, etc. Colleges are the best route for a band starting out.  Good luck to you!
1107410
What you can do is, get people from all parts of the world.\nTell them to record stuff and send you. Then you can compile everything together and there you go.\n\nI can do as a dj/synth/guitarist for your band....think about it...
197282
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.
1177720
Ask Tom or go to a bands page and ask them.
262720
use soundforge\n\n\nwana soundforge join our group\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/prithvionline/
658095
Add other bands with lots of friends. Preferably similar to your music, then leave comments saying you think these people may enjoy your music too.
550462
try playing in talent shows, parties, or clubs. expose your band as much as possible and some one is bound to discover you!
458533
u could type in the name u want 4 your band in the limewire artists section and see if its a band or u could type it into google or dogpile or ask jeeves. hope that helps!
3230
I have seen groups solicite in their web site. If you have a small but loyal fan base they can really help out. \nOffer them "exclusives", access at a performance or bounus tracks or something. If you don't have a manager ... maybe you need to get one to keep the business side going while you create.