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From choosing a name to booking venues and establishing a fan base, learn all about starting and managing a band in this free series of DIY music management videos from an expert band manager.
There are 15 videos in this series:
From soul to rock and roll, learn about different genres of music that your band could play in this free DIY music management video from an expert band manager.
Avoid problems and band break ups by making sure your band members work well together; learn how in this free DIY music management video from an expert band manager.
When forming a band, make sure each member has a specific role; learn tips for assigning roles within a band and choosing a band manager in this free DIY music management video from an expert band manager.
Track down band equipment in stores, magazines and online; learn how plus get tips on buying discounted instruments and music equipment in this free DIY music management video.
Private lessons, equipment manuals, instructional books and online forums can help you and your band members learn how to play instruments and use audio equipment; learn more in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.
Contracts between band members and between bands and their managers are common. Learn about using contracts in your band in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.
From practicing in a garage to renting professional rehearsal space, learn how to find spaces to rehearse with your band in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.
The genre of music your band should play depends on the style and personal tastes of your band members. Learn how to decide how to choose your band's musical genre in this free DIY music management video.
Learn about writing songs for your band, playing covers, and making repertoire and set lists in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.
After deciding on a band name, register it to establish rights to it; learn how in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.
Use T-shirts, stickers and other merchandise to publicize your band and establish your identity; learn more about branding and bands in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.
Demos can include original songs, cover songs and jams. Learn how to record a demo with your band in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.
Find venues that your band can play shows at: learn tips, tools and resources that will help you book venues for your band in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.
Building a fan base is crucial to your band's success; learn how your band can get fans in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.
Find the right sound for your band and stick with it; learn how in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.
So you wanna be a rock and roll star? Well, not really, but you sure would like to find a group of folks you can mold into a band that will make you lots of money. “None of the fame, all of the cash” is your motto but you’re not quite sure how to go about forming and managing a band. Now you just kick back, light up that cigar, sip that martini and watch these informative film clips to get an overview of your ticket to ride.
In this series of free music industry videos, our band management expert explains each step in the stairway to music stardom, from finding members and equipment for the band, to deciding on a band name to recording your first demo. Kiely Griffin also gives you insider tips on how to book gigs and promote the band. The sooner you get started, the sooner all those crisp new c-notes start running through your fingers…
Kiely Griffin A native Vermonter, Kiely Griffin has been playing the flute for ten years. She has participated in many district, state, regional and national ensembles including the National Wind Ensemble at Carnegie Hall along with summer abroad programs. After graduating high school in 2004 Griffin studied Flute Performance with John Wion and Music Management at the Hartt School of Music in West Hartford, CT for two years. Griffin transitioned into Jazz music from 2006-2007 at the University of Vermont and has returned to the Hartt School as the first jazz flute player at the Jackie McLean institute of Jazz where she is under the direction of Jimmy Greene, Nat Reeves and Steve Davis. Along with classical and jazz, Griffin enjoys playing hip-hop, making several show appearances and recordings with artists from the New England area. She is a member of Burlington Factory Studios and is the current manager and flute player for Jazzmen Records.dkdk
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