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Learn how to start a band, find musicians, and keep the band together in this free video series on forming a band.

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  1. Learn how to set specific goals for your future band with tips from a music expert in this free video clip.

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  2. Learn how to place advertisements for bandmates and other musicians in this free video clip.

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  3. Learn how to hold auditions for potential bandmates with tips from a music expert in this free video clip.

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  4. Learn how to spot troublesome potential bandmates in this free video music clip.

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  5. Learn how to pick the right musicians to be your bandmates in this free video music clip.

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  6. Learn how to find practice space for your band with tips from a music expert in this free video clip.

    Views: 1,439
  7. Get tips for writing songs with a new band in this free video clip with tips from an expert.

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  8. Learn how to work out creative differences in your new band with tips from a music expert in this free video clip.

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  9. Learn how to handle your new band's finances with tips from music expert in this free video clip.

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  10. Learn how to replace a bandmate that is not working out with tips from an expert in this free video clip.

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Have you been sitting in your garage playing the intro for Stairway To Heaven over and over again all by yourself? Or hitting the open mic nights singing your own acapella version of that Greenday song they played at your high school prom? Or maybe you just need a venue to get your accordion playing awesomeness out to the world. Well it's time to get yourself a band! Maybe you already have a name planned out (RoboJesus and the Purple Ponies), but how do you find bandmates who will appreciate your unique mix of urban folk and death metal? Where will you play? Bedazzled uniforms or skin tight spandex? There are many questions that need answers before the Purple Ponies can really rock.

Our expert musician is here to help. In this free video series, you will get tips and advice on finding musicians to form your new band, writing songs with your band, and dealing with band finances. These step-by-step instructions will ensure that your future band will not only rock, but rock really really hard, and maybe even rock for money! Yeah, it could happen. You could be a rock star, but not without an awesome band. So grab your guitar and let's play some music!

 
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David Jackel David Jackel has been working in film and video since 2002. He got his start with reality television and then moved on to commercial video. Over the years, Jackel has shot and conducted over 1500 hours of interviews.dkdk

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