 GARAGE
BANDS
Get
your Garage Band our of the Garage in into a Gig: Part
I: Press Kit and Demo
by Dennis Damp Jr
Abstract: So you have your garage band and want to
know the next step to start performing for an audience.
Maybe you are the parent or friend of a band member and
feel the band is ready to play some shows. You may just
be sick of all the noise coming from the basement where
your son or daughters band practices. Well, its not easy
to get out of the starting blocks, but with a little hard
work, your band can get moving. When your band finally
has some songs together and are playing well, now it's
time to take the next step. Get the band out of the garage
and in to a gig. |
Tips for a Great
Recording Session
by Richard Dolmat
Abstract: You know your songs are great (and so does
your girl/boyfriend, family, pets etc), and you finally
decided to record an album in a real studio. That’s
great! But what actually happens when you get there? When
you finally do pick the perfect studio, one that you feel
comfortable at, there is a certain routine that must be
followed in order to get the best performance and the
best recording for your budget. |
Band
Promotion - Book Your Garage Band Some Shows or Gigs
by Dennis Damp Jr.
Abstract: So you have you press kit and demo CD and
want to know what to do next to get your band a gig. Why
not try an open mic night at a local club. Most clubs
advertise these open mic nights in your local music papers
or entertainment magazines. Open mic nights will give
your band experience on stage, and the club will most
likely have a built in audience to perform for. Most of
the time all you have to do is show up with your instruments. |
Five Steps to Protecting
Your Music and Your Money
by Jeromie Frost
Abstract: There are a lot of independent labels out
there waiting to use a talented musician to make quick
money. The offers may seem hard to refuse, especially
if you are a struggling artist or band that has struggled
to get a record deal. A little money and exposure may
seem great for the moment, but you run a high risk of
getting contractually bound to that record label for the
rest of your life. If a better deal comes along later,
you may not be able to accept it, or you may get robbed
of your rightful percentages. All of this I learned the
hard way. |
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