How Do You Start a Band?
Playing in a band can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It forces you to think creatively, and you get to work alongside amazing people who will challenge you to make the best art you can create. So, how do you go about finding the right people and starting one?
The most important part of finding fellow musicians is to get involved in your local music scene! Find a show that’s part of the genre you’re interested in, go see the bands, and say hi to them! You’re obviously not going to instantly meet a musician who’s ready to join your band, but as you continue going to shows, you’ll make friends and meet a lot of really cool people.
Once you find people who are ready to play, start writing and jamming until you build up a setlist. From there, practice as much as you can, and keep going to local shows and open mic nights. You might be surprised at the number of people looking for bands to play a show with them.
Ultimately, there’s a lot of luck involved when it comes to making connections with musicians. Sometimes you just have to be in the right place at the right time. But there’s a lot you can do to increase your odds! So if you go out there, make friends, find bands you love, and become a part of your community, you will absolutely find the people you want to start a band with.
