How can I earn money to start a rock band?
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Coming from someone who is in a rock band:\nGet a job! lol The easiest solution to your problem. To get a successful band going you are going to need a lot of money, and dedicated members who are willing to invest money into it as well. Just to give you an idea, my band just released our full length album this month, and it cost us over $5,000 to get it recorded and produced professionally. That doesn't include promoting and whatnot for our CD release show.\n\n Once you get something together email me at xxneonzombiexx@hotmail.com and I will show you how to get a cheap website that looks great!\n\nBrandon Zahn\n-(Guitar)-\nReflection\nwww.reflectionband.com
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1.) get a budget\n2.) write down all of your ideas\n3.) get legal documents\n4.) get bands, groups of different genres (I hope)\n5.) Set time limits and time slots\n6.) have different stages set up all over\n7.) have hosts for each stage\n8.) good food and drinks\n etc. there is so much more, alot of work. GOOD LUCK!!!!
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yea-if you've got the style and personality, and have good songs. i'd suggest being the rhythm guitar player though, not lead, if you're okay. find a killer lead guitarist, bassist and drummer and you're set. just promise you won't sound anything like simple plan.
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find a very good vocalist. \ngood musicians come in handy. \nlist down all songs you know well.\npractice simple 3 chord songs first. \nlearn the basic, bass, guitar, drums and piano.\nwatch gigs more often.
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Not much.  Subtract hotel rooms, gas, food, etc...add how much the gig pays, no more than a hundred dollars.\n\nYou will end up staying in cheap motels and eating out of dumpsters.  Unless you are going on a big tour with a bunch of bands that are signed.
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Work! That's the only hard way u can earn money. There's no other sure way. Z shortcuts often lead to losses more than anything else. Bt I respect yr concern, and here's help.\n\nI dnt know who u are, and what u can do. Because for you to earn little rounds, depends on what u can do. Try asking yourself these questions: \n\nWhat can you produce/make/invent (any type of good or service) that you can sell for some money?\n\nCan you baby-sit?\n\nCan you cook pastries and sell on the streets?\n\nCan you sing or play a musical instrument for some money?\n\nThere are simpler ways, but I wonder if you'll do them: \nBeg\nRob\nSell your a.s.s.\n\n(Sorry, nt wanted to offend you... but u see, money doesn't fall from the skies!)
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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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i'm a guitar teacher, and i have several students in the 10 - 12 year old age group that jam together all the time, and even play music at their friends birthday parties and stuff. so, anyone can do it! but at your age, consider it a fun way to entertain others and yourselves, NOT a job.\n\nan important part of it all though, is that when you play for people out there, they'll often want to hear the songs that they love and are familiar with. it will open up a lot of opportunites for you if you learn songs that others know. try learning old songs by AcDc, or KISS, or other older classic rock bands. everyone knows those songs (even if they dont know the titles) and those songs arent very hard compared to a lot of things out there. then, when the ppl are paying attention to the songs they remember, you can play one of your songs in the middle of the set of songs. \n\nit might be a good idea to head to the local music store, and ask if theres any drummers, bass players, or guitarists that are you age that take lessons. see if they'd like to try playing in a band with you. \n\ngood luck!
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Start taking pictures of bands.\n\nFind some local bands, contact them and take some free pictures.  Let them know you're trying to do it professionally and to spread the word.  Local bands are always looking for people to help them get images for websites, flyers, EP covers, and to satisfy their own vanity.
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MUSIC!!! start a band:Dplay guitar together:D
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start singing in some local clubs and getting some gigs and researching some recording companys
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yea go to a rock hauling co they hire darn near anyone and it pays really well,just make sure you get a belly dump they are a lot safer to dump
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Ask around or post bulletins saying that you want to start a band, around your school or work or where you hang out. Make sure you say what you need, eg drummer, bass, lead guitar, trumpet. Or if you don't have specifics then say that everyone is welcome. Don't forget to put your phone number on there.\n\nIt helps if you can play an instrument. You don't necessarily have to be good, but if you can strum a few chords on guitar or keep a decent beat on the drums, or whatever instrument you play, you can progress once the band gets together and starts practicing.\n\nOh yeah, you might want to find somewhere to practice. The old garage isn't always the best thing, especially if your parents dont like noise. Try another band member's house, friend's house, or see how much it costs to hire out a hall or room somewhere, at your school for example. Or just practice after school in a spare room (I suggest talking to your principal about it first)\n\nGood luck mate!
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Go to a site called MYSPACE.COM this was in CNN, people have found many jobs and good opertunities. there was a band on CNN who even found some sponser. so try it\n\ngood luck
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lots of people play at open mic nights. find a bar that runs an open mic night and put your name down to perform. if you're good you'll eventually gain some kind of following.\n\nto make money you will probably need to record something - either to sell it or to send to promoters looking to put on shows for profit. you have to prove that you have talent, and the only way to do that is to let people hear your music.
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want to earn money\n\n http://www.surveyspaysu.com?id=39594
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Post something on craigslist.org in the Gigs section.  You can post in your specific area or anywhere in the US.