How To Join A Band (even if you think you're a beginner)
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
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I have found extreme joy and satisfaction out of playing in bands. I know the idea of joining a band is intimidating to some people as it was once for me. I have dived deep into this journey of becoming a professional musician by myself and faced a lot of challenges. It would only make sense if I share my experiences with you, so that you feel comfortable to dip a foot in this water as well. There is so much possibility and abundance in the music world, that you should never for a second let fear stop you!
In this video, I give you a handful of suggestions as to where you can begin.
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I want to be a band members so badly.
I don't want to die without experiencing performing live. I don't want to have regrets when I'm old that I didn't do or fight for the things that really made me happy.
Same:)
this
Yes
Can I join you, it will be my pleasure
How experienced are you, where do you live (which state and/or country), and what instrument(s) do you play? Depending on those answers, I’d probably be willing to join.
“tomorrow is too late, you should start today.”
me watching at 11:30pm: T-T
hahahahaha trueeee
FRRR
You can start anytime.
rekt
I'm 62 and starting a band! Been playing for 2.5 years, but practice daily and am getting better. Started playing out at a nearby pub, and was accepted to play with this loose goose outfit. It's a blast! Gaining confidence in the meantime. I have a vision and am going for it. So, do it, and don't wait!
Love to hear this! Lets gooo! This is what I’m talking about!🔥
@Sadie Aliza Got a band started, but working on songs and seeing what we have. Just rehearsals now with the goal of playing out in the Fall.
Nice!
The Old Heads would be 100% the greatest band name you could use
Post up some songs!
This is such a sweet and accurate video. It is not embarrassing to be a beginner because there are so many other beginners out there! more so than there are professionals. What is most important is just starting somewhere, imagine how awesome it would feel to be in a band that starts as beginners, and progresses into experts.
From experience whenever you’re starting out it’s better just to watch professionals people say that it’s important to watch people playing the insurer they are playing and people don’t get how important it is by watching and copying other people you want to making good habits instead of bad habits
@@quirmi_6770 So true! That's another great tip. I usually sing but I made some very bad habits on accompanying instruments like guitar.
@@NerdiellaVT yeah good habits are what build a strong musician, messing around and not learning or doing basic music theory is bad, as well as not frequently practicing
You got it right! Thanks for watching 😊❤️
Got my bass this year on the 4th of July….got in a band just searching around OfferUp they said come in to the rehearsal spot showed I can keep a grove and I was invited the next time and ever since played two shows and writing new music….this is a dream I’ve had to join a with great musicians and I did it….I still think about how I suck and the rest of the members are so much better than I am….but those are my insecurities and that’s it, I’m so happy performing with them. Everything is true. When you are new at an instrument GO PLAY WITH SOMEONE BETTER you will fly so much faster.
This is very inspirational. Thank you :) have a blessed day
i started crying (happy tears) at the beginning because you described my situation perfectly :D
I hope this video motivates you to go all in with your goals!!🙌🏻🥰
Thank you for your encouragement and for taking time to make this video😊
Bang on advice! I appreciate your genuine and sincere voice.
I love your video very very much! love your attitude! I have been in bands since 1991, mostly soul and funk but only recently joined a ska band and we´re writing own songs! I can really really stress what you said: there´s nothing quite like being in a band and playing music - it´s just so f****** special! Keep the attitude and the joy and fun!
You’ve inspired me. Thank you for this video!
we love a queen that shares real tips
I can’t wait! I have been practicing and learning and practicing and obsessing for years now over my first gig… i very much can relate to John Mayer when he talks about playing alone in a room just preparing for that moment. I learned how to improvise to get my chops up. The moment that I’ve always been waiting for is rapidly approaching. I can’t wait. I can’t wait to see how my moment is going to hit the eye rolling haters who scoffed at my dreams the whole way. Their eye rolling fueled me. It gave me goosebumps when you got goosebumps. Thanks for inspiring me a little more. Appreciate you.
Thank you so much. Now i have the courage to look for a band starting today. I am 31. Vocalist. Beginner. India
Good luck to you!!
All the best buddy!
Good luck.
I think this is a great Portal a lot to learn and understand in the life of musicians , here is where i get inspired , i am going to take this up real seriously , thanks
This is a great video! Love how motivating it is. One thing I will say though (as a guitarist for a rock jam band myself), you cannot just go into a band immediately and learn the instrument at the same time. You really should have about a year of experience with your main instrument (and maybe others). If you lack this experience, an issue may arise where your bandmates want to play more technical and advanced things, but you are be unable due to a skill gap. Also make sure your band is all on the same page about what you want to play because if half the band are country fans and half the band are Slipknot fans, there will likely be some arguments. Basically, what I'm saying is its ok to be a beginner, just make sure your band matches your skill or it may get awkward pretty quick. Love it!
Nice video Sadie. Some good advice. I’ve just discovered your channel, I’ve subscribed and liked and look forward to learning more with you. ❤
Hi Mark, welcome to my channel! Hope you like what you see here :)
I was playing lead guitar in several bands for 21 years total. I have spend around 12500 DM (that was roughly $7000 back then) over the years but we never made a living out of it. It was just a hobby. Being a professional has some serious drawbacks. Being on tour means sleeping in a different hotel room each night, being on the road for hours each day and unless you got an army of roadies you have to pack all the stuff until deep into the night after playing your butt off for 2 hours. I did that a couple of times and I hated it (not the cheering audience of course). Regardless, after all it was the best time of my life. I am 63 now and all what's left are memories but I don't want to miss them . :)
To make a long story short: Do it by all means but don't have your expectations too high or reality might bite you in the ass.
Great video Sadie!
I wanna sing in a band but I have no connections and I’m afraid of everything 🤣
I want to be in a band too
Dear Sadie, I heard your song at the song talk podcast - it is AMAZING! - and now, your supportive encouraging video - thank you so much! You really talked me out of my heart (is that proper English?) - it's for already a year that I keep on thinking and saying I want to be part of a band and I never started the initiative, but you are so right - I have to start and do the first step! Thanks for kicking me in the ass! 😉
Hi Martha, thank you so much for this lovely comment which truly made my day. I'm really making all of this out of heart, thinking "what did I need to hear when I first started out?" and it is now the best reward and feeling to see it is impacting another person's life. Thank you for following your signs and getting here. I'm sure there is a super exciting journey ahead of you. Good luck with your band and feel free to come back here and keep posted about your musical path! :)
i started playing in a church worship band, it has been a great place to learn and play with awesome musicians.
hey thank you so much
I like this video makes me feel confident
Oh my Good God , you are just answering the moments that the Universe and my Destiny is talking through you and i on , will follow this
My Search for singing with a band begins now , all this has been running around so i have gone ahead to make my own Albums so i can show my work around
Your experiences have given me a new found strength , and yes i do have friends who are musicians
I am 14 and love metal and rock Nobody else around me likes rock music…but I have friends on discord who want to be in a band and we kinda did this thing where we chose the part we would be if we lived in the same state…I am rhythm and backup vocals, friend 1 is vocals, and friend 2 is lead guitar…we just need a drummer and a bassist…we all love kiss, Motley Crue, Megadeth, Guns N’ Roses, and a bunch of other old bands.
I feel ya, somehow I've never met anybody irl with my same taste in music
im 13 and have the same situation but i play lead and i donta have a internet band
@@krystian_went8537 cool…you should make one lol…there are alot of apps like garage band that lets you and your friends edit tracks together on your own devices
@@microwavedmetal isnt garage band ios only?
@@krystian_went8537 idk but there are other apps…if your using a laptop I recommend a app named audacity…I don’t know about the sharing capabilities of audacity besides the export and import feature but it has a lot of professional sound editing capabilities
Nice I'm not prepared but I will do it!
Thank You!
This video helped a lot!
I joined a band at 9 playing keyboard and singing wen u get closer to your band mates u will see its not that bad
I've been in too many bands because I've been searching for musicians who have their act together. I've been looking for musicians who push themselves and challenge themselves to be their best. It's nearly impossible.
What I DID find was extraordinary musicians in various countries who are interested in recording and collaborating on projects.
I think we're in an age of multimedia, while the old times of bands like Mötley Crüe and KISS are ancient history. Local bands are fine, but the venues will probably only have 80 people coming out to see a local band.
I’m not sure about that thing Sadie said about “you can pay to be in a band”, that’s the same vibe as paying someone to be your agent as an actor, when an above board one would see your talents and believe in your ability enough to take both of you places, then they wouldn’t ask that of you, because they’ll already get a percentage of what you earned! (Unless this is like a college or high school band where you have to pay an instructor or to rent out a space.)
Thanks for pointing this out JG, I should clarify: so there are music schools that have assigned teachers (for example a professional guitarist or drummer) who would lead the band and teach newbies how to do their own parts in a band. During Covid lockdowns, I discovered one of these schools in Toronto and paid a 3 month fee for the studio rent + that assigned teacher's hourly rate. Yeah I know it's best not to pay, but the advantage was that I got to play with some professionals who pushed me to my limits. There was definitely a lot of growth in that experience for me. :)
Quality content
I love music because very good dance at it. I have friends
Thank you maam❤❤❤
at my school we have a school band and we were asked what instruments we wanted to play and i said drums and maybe vocals but i don't have a drum set at home
I've been wanting to join a band for 5 years now and never have joined a band, I've been going to local shows all the time I just never had good luck
Be consistent. Keep practicing and keep putting yourself out there. I guarantee you these 2 are the magic ingredients. Good luck!
Thank you for this.
you're so welcome!
Great video 💥💥💥✌️✌️✌️
3:01 that *IS* fucking true tho
in my little city there are like two drummers that play punk/metal (music that I play). and yeah these two are already in a five projects each. they're overloaded, they couldn't physically play with me, and even if they won't cause guess what - I'm a no-name, and a really shy one when it comes to asking something a complete stranger
I just have one fear , (can I really learn some instruments , does my teacher know what they are doing) right now I am learning piano from skill share , it would be a great help if you can suggest me any online classes. ~thank yoy~
I was a music major. What I learned was if you want to perform then you need to practice in front of a live audience. My recitals were graded, yes graded. This is where you learn a song or piece and know it backwards and forwards. This helps in performing. Then it is how to work with the sound system, the mic and so on. Have fun with music and it will pour out of you. Go have a chance@
God I love this video you put out there your knowledge and passion towards music not to mention you're probably the most beautiful woman I've ever seen is the complete package I hope all your musical dreams come true and you certainly have helped me with my own
This is such a sweet comment. Thank you! I’m happy you’re enjoying the content. Check out my latest video!
This is reslly off topic but where are your shoes from ive been looking for ones like those for a while
Somebody did knock on my door and asked me to be in their band.
Hahaha great! It would be amazing to happen for sure!😍
I’ve been thinking of joining a band I’m like a intermediate but not good still been practicing 9 months
I started when I could barely play any guitar! Fake it till you make it dear, successful ppl don’t tell you this but that’s how they all made it!
hope i can join band
It's quite difficult in the United Kingdom. I have been trying to get another band together for over a year. The drummer moved away and then the bassist decided to retire. Since then I have met up with a few folks but the attitude has been quite negative. I even faced snobbery for not having a Fender Strat. I have, I just didn't take it that time. It is also really difficult finding places to practice. Even then it is difficult to find local venues to play, even for free. The expectation is that your band is a live jukebox able to play anything note perfect. Of course I like to do covers, but I like to work out new arrangements that fit the band. I like to do original material too, but many new musicians reject the idea. Good musicians are serious and want to get paid. Newcomers sometimes still expect to get paid but struggle to put in the hours to get better.
One tip I have share. If you want to join a band or perform live then start practicing standing up. You will be shocked how difficult it is to play standing when you are accustomed to practicing sitting or slouching. Oh! Unless you are a drummer of course.
I've been in 2 in my life
I'm learning guitar n piano for 10 years where can I audition?
Merci madammoiselle 🤝
Thanks everyone for all the kind comments! ❤️ I have just uploaded the video for 2022 motivation for you a musician. Check jt out and tell me what you’re thinking for this year:
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I wanna be in a band so bad,but idk about anything 😢can anyone explain about band?im so curious about that
For some reason did not have no luck with Band mix
Yeah I want to be in band...
Hi Sadie! This is a bit off subject but I really wanna ask you musicians. Do you think it's okay for a vocalist to have 2 different bands (I honestly like D.I.Y. punk, alt rock, even some folk, trip hop and even hip hop and wanna have a band who can do a bit of everything instead) doing originals? I am new to music and it has been really tough for me this past year to just start, find people who get my vision and keep things consistent. I have broken up with 2 bands, and the collaborative relationships that I've had were a hit and miss, people dangling me a record deal when it was just sexual harassment etc. The only 2 songs that I have are really punk-y and normally with other punkettes, to form a band they tend to be really just punk-y all the way, only sometimes they might try a bit of alt rock? To be honest, I'm trying to have just 1 band to focus on or just to have a bunch of collaborators to work with before I get 1 band apart from juggling my day job/s. Or should I just enter so many bands while trying to run my own songs as solo stuff? Or collaborate with as many people, run my solo stuff and find bandmates where we get each other? Also, I'm kinda starting this at a late age and I'm getting worried that I have no progress eversince I created those 2 songs with the band I have broken up with almost 2 years ago. I'm not sure if you get me, but yeah, I thought maybe I should just ask a musician like you. Thank you.
Be a solo. Discover who you are portraying and what this person thinks. Read Iris Murdoch. Develop an understanding of what someone's thoughts and preoccupations reveal about them. Express all of that in your embodiment of a character as a lyricist. Don't worry so much about genre or even metre in your songwriting, focus on melody. Bon appetite! 🎉
@@ModernConversations Hey thank you. I am at a better place right now, more music and stuff. I was asking the same question if I should be solo or not just very recently. I think I got an answer but you reaffirmed it. Here is a music video I just released. It requires an open mind, it's just a song about my ex. ruclips.net/video/bqptPoYxW-Y/видео.html
Anyway, thank you so much for your kind advice and care to a complete stranger. I really appreciate that.
What if there no scene and you know that your town will be predominantly against any heavy music. There’s not a single venue that you know of to play in either, bar, clubs, backyards, under bridges. Nothing. Honest question should I just wait till I’m old enough to move to a city with a handful of bands or a scene?
Thank you for this question. I lived in the same type of city where music was banned for the most part (religious extremism). I am inspired to make a video on this but short answer: perform on the internet as much as you can like online open mic, IG live, TikTok... And find like minded people in your own town to form a band. Even if it has to be a secret one for now. And yes! Make a plan and leave your hometown. It will help you grow immensely! Until then, keep working on your skills. I'm rooting for you! :)
hey, beginner drummer in LA if anyone needs one. unfortunately don't have any equipment or practice rooms available tho
i really wanna be in a band
i really like the arctic monkeys and i wanna make music like them but everyone i know isnt into arctic monkeys or that genre, im also young too so i dont think anyone would take me seriously
im tryna write my own stuff instead of having a band but its difficult, music can be so difficult at times
I’d be down to join an indie band. What instrument(s) do you play?
I just wanna play with some other people! It's not anything much about money, I just want play and have fun =w= tough i can't help but worry id mess everyone else up ~•~ !
Wow that's supreb!! Keep supporting everyone ✨ 😀:)
Nice
This is my real dream to join a metal band, but unfortunately we do not have players for this type of music. People here do not listen to this type of music 😔
Can u talk to me about this plz?
I once played band in middle school. And we sucked.
I want to join a band, please help me join your.
hi my name is harry I've watched your video. i would be interesting to join a band also i would like to open up and express to be in a band would you mind to help me to be in a band
I want a rock band honestly..
i’m 19 and i feel like it’s to late to become a musical artist
I think I found my Band she is wearing Jeans and Black, She is Beautiful. ❤
Would love to jam as a Nirvana style band if anyone like alternative rock🤘🏾
i’m in
Excuse you but I literally got asked and am now here
How to play bass in our band? Hit us up. (Indiana 2024)
I am a Junior in High School and I have been STRESSED about graduation, even though I still have a year
Should I spend this time practicing then when I graduate look for bands around? Or should I start now? Because even though I really want to join a band now, I feel like because of my age we would have to wait to go anywhere
I am in my schools jazz band if that counts for anything haha
I want to be in a band.....I write songs, can we make some music together?
@@TheJokerandTheJean How would that work?
@@oeilvert1088 We can make music together. Can you share what platforms you use, maybe their id. I can share you the lyrics. We can have a video chat whenever needed. We can make it work, it'll be fun!
@@TheJokerandTheJean the most I've done so far is write some lyrics (i probably need to go back over them) and a few guitar riffs
For programs i use, I've just messed around on band lab, I can't afford anything fancy
What genre(s) are you interested in?
I'm 12 and I have made a band buy I am still.a beginner
Im thinking about joining the band too btws we can peform togethe!r😁😁🎶🎵 lets hit itt!
Ur amazing beutifull do u know how to do choreography 💖
I want to join a band badly🥺😭 anywhere in the world please 🙏🏻
I'm a singer, songwriter and rapper
I'm creative as fr🔥
Thank you for this video.
You can do it!!! Try one of the tips from the video and tell us what happens!
Yooo my guy i play guitar so 😎
@@dangnabbie4511 and I'm a bass player 🌚
@@samuelmarrero5719 hi
I like to sing with someone but how could I find a group of people?
I have the same question....I write songs and I want to find the group....
Hey lets make one
@@TheJokerandTheJean lets make one?
@@jennifermorgan5042 sure lets do it
How can we talk ?
😍🥰🥰😇
joining a bar band was the best thing i ever done, i just cant take the 2:00 am pack up and drive....we are all DWI why drive? call a dd, ya right...rarely happens....bar bands will always fail...nobody can drive....
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I'm worried about finding good people to play with . . . people who not only want to play the same music as me and are good at it, but are also nice people to hang out with. I don't wanna be stuck with people I don't like, lol. I also like to write music and want to find someone who would be a good collaborator. I want to be in a band sooo bad but I'm picky with people cuz I just want to hang around nice and encouraging people
I understand, but you won't have to be stuck with them. Shuffle through and give people a chance, if they weren't a fit move to the next ones. You would only know if a band works out only if you try because musicians have layers lol. Good luck!
Anyone wanna be in a vocal group 🥺 ?? Lemme know I need ppl
I do, my name is Joy, I'm a Nigerian and I'm female. I'm 18 tho
आप बहुत अच्छा कहा पर कुछ समझ मे नही आया
Hillarious...lol
I dont no how to play an instrument but I want to buy a new gutier
greetings #GreasyPac
I don't have a band
Me neither...lets form one!!
same here :(
If you wanna start a band you have to be passionate about it, or else it just won’t work..
not in QOM ... persian girl
If you don’t play an instrument don’t worry. That’s why god made the bass.
Ahahaha😂
How to use a rubber band 😏
Hey , well I just watched the first 1min of your vid where you say no ones gonna ask you to join their band, thats such a negative mindset and totally wrong. all the bands I ever joined, people asked me to join. The offer's gotta be there first. So you're really demotivating people from the first minute (didnt watch the rest)
Sorry not going to watch your video, but I will add that when I want to start or join a project. I look for people with the least amount of experience, because they tend to have WAAAAY more artistical input. The more you know of something, the more limited it becomes. Just my 2 cents