Band practice is a lot of fun. Hanging out with your band mates, playing awesome songs and overall just having a great time. But sometimes rehearsing can also lead to frustration. For example when it takes forever to learn that new song. Or when rehearsal takes an hour longer than
Read moreHow good do I have to be to play in a band?
What is the skill level you actually need before you can join a band? It would be amazing to have a fixed answer to this question, but unfortunately there isn’t. The level of playing you need to play in a band depends on many things. You can compare playing in
Read moreHow to not suck at a jam session
Jam sessions are a great place to meet new musicians, but they can also be pretty scary. There are a lot of things (besides knowing the notes on your neck) you can do to make your jam session a success. This article contains everything you need to know to go
Read moreShould I quit my band?
Quitting a band can feel very similar to breaking up with someone you have a romantic relationship with. And as most of us probably know, that’s never easy. Are you sure you want to quit the band? Are the red flags you are seeing even a valid reason to quit?
Read moreTransposing: Changing keys on bass
Imagine you’re at a jam session. You have been waiting for an hour and finally you are called on stage. Of course you are beyond excited and can’t wait to start a wonderful musical conversation with all these cool new musicians. After a quick chat with the band you have
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