Archive | November, 2010

30 November 2010

How to prepare for a recording session – part 2

More ideas on how to prepare for a recording session. Playing live and making a great record are very different things – A great live band has so much going for them. Performance, energy and passion can do wonders for a band. In the studio you can overdub parts and have thousands of options. Is [...]

26 November 2010

How to prepare for a recording session – part 1

So you now have a great live show and you’re starting to build a fan base, the next thing you need is a great recording. You can record at home but sometimes its going to sound better in a pro studio, especially if you intend to record guitar amps and real drums. You only have [...]

19 November 2010

What makes a great live band?

The best gigs are life changing experiences, where a band connects with an audience in a very special way. Think of the best gigs you have been to then think about making your own bands shows as good. If you want to make a living as a musician in an age of free downloads live [...]

15 November 2010

What bands need to agree upon before playing gigs

When you start a band often the last thing you think of is where you will be in a few months, let alone three years time. But what happens if you get offered a 3 month tour or record deal, will everyone be willing to quit their day job or leave their family behind? Its [...]

10 November 2010

How to make a multi camera live DVD

A live DVD is a fantastic item to sell on your web site, something most bands don’t have, and a great way for you to show off your fantastic live act to the world. To make it look professional (and keep your audience interested) you will need to use multiple cameras and this is normally [...]

04 November 2010

7 ways fans can spread the word about your band

The most valuable thing you have as an indie artist is your fan base. If you are working on a budget ask your fans to help you, its amazing how people want to be part of what you’re doing. Remember to make them feel special by saying thank you and giving them exclusives like downloads [...]

02 November 2010

10 merchandising ideas for bands

Merchandising, from T-Shirts to Posters to Notebooks is a vital income stream for bands, even more so in the age of free music. Give your audience an opportunity to support and promote you by giving them high quality things to buy. 1 – Use Cafe Press or Zazzle for small runs of  merchandise. Both these [...]