I’m the Band Leader, You’re Not. I Know Better.
Band leaders have the answers, they have the final say, and they have ultimate decision making power. If anyone tells you different, tell them to read this.
Band leaders have the answers, they have the final say, and they have ultimate decision making power. If anyone tells you different, tell them to read this.
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to learn, whenever you need to learn it. Subscribe now to start learning on the ’Fly. For many artists, it’s a dream to see the world through the windshield of their vehicle. Touring and making a living on the road is an exciting…
James Bauman of the DIY New Brunswick venue Mount Moon discusses community building and running a music venue in a house basement.
By Bob Barrick Anyone who’s ever managed to book gigs for themselves knows that it can often be insurmountably difficult. You spend hours sending emails to every venue in town only to receive automated responses. The problem isn’t that your music is bad. It’s that you’re going about it the wrong way. Like everything else…
Don’t hit the road without taking these tour tips to heart! Ensure you’re thinking the entire outing through before even booking your first gig.
Fear of success seems a bit absurd. We’re all trying to succeed all the time, right? Fear of failure seems logical though; we don’t want to fail… Or do we? My band got into silent film accompaniment about 10 years ago. If you’re not familiar, it’s a show where a live band plays music accompanying…