Power tips for starting your band [podcast]
In this episode of Work Hard. Rock Harder, Seth Jackson, founder of HowToRunABand.com, and Blasko, bassist for Ozzy Osbourne and musician turned manager, talk about how to get shows, find band members, release your music, and how to manage your time better.
Forming a band: the recruitment process
Unlike a decision to get a job or to play a particular instrument, the decision to start a band is often not a premeditated one. There are times when one individual with a specific vision decides to recruit personnel for a band, but this is not often the case with beginner bands.
What the furore? #badreview
You've just released your sophmore album - it's taken two years to complete, but you're totally happy with the end-product. Your PR specialist sends out review copies to the media, and already you're receiving positive feedback. But then...
Songwriting - who does what?
One of the most crucial issues for new musicians to address is that of writing songs. This means the creation of the music that will be played, including the lyrics, the melody and the overall musical structure of the songs.
What the furore? #RadioSaysNo
You're a musician / band, and you've just released your debut album. You're very excited, you've put your blood, sweat and tears into the project, your friends and family love it, and your production team are high-fiving you. Great - it's ready for the masses, but first it needs media exposure. You're feeling pretty confident, but then...
