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How to Start a Successful Rock Band in Arizona
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- June 07, 2008
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The music scene in Arizona can be fun and trying at times, especially for those who are looking to put together a new band. I have been in five bands in Arizona and am deeply involved in the process of putting together my sixth band. This guide will show you how to do it step-by-step. I also have included several other guides as well as anything that you could ever need to know to be a successful band in the Desert State.
The Four Proven Steps:
Step One: Decide on what band that you want to start
This step is crucial in starting a band. You have to know what genres that your music falls into and what you want to do with a band. Do you want a five piece band or a four piece? What instruments do you play and what members will you need? You need to figure this all out before you can start a band.
Once you do you will need to decide on an age range for acceptable members. Where you want to rehearse—what part of town you live in? And you will also want to decide on what type of music you will be playing and what you envision getting out of a band and where you see it going. Once you have made up your mind on all of these issues then you can move on to the step two.
Step Two: Post online ads locally to attract new members
There are several ways that you can attract members to your band. For those who play guitar and sing you have the easiest route. All you have to do is get some songs together and perform them at local open mic shows. Let the crowd know that you are looking for musicians to form a new band with. This way they will hear what you sound like and see what you look like; you might be surprised at how many people approach you following your performance.
For a list of open mic nights in Arizona see my rock “Other Guides to Help you Along the Way” below. Finally, you can post free ads on several free websites that have local listings. See the “Rocking Links” below for all of the resources and hot details.
Step Three: Find a place to rehearse and audition members
Once you have managed to find a few members, at home rehearsals will only cut it for so long. No worries, I have already delved into this subject in great detail in another guide I wrote.
What you want is a fully equipped rehearsal studio that has affordable monthly rates. This way you can split the monthly cost with all members and it becomes easily affordable. See my “Where to Rehearse in Arizona” link under my “Other Guides to Help you Along the Way” for all the rocking details.
Step Four: Get that new band together
Once you have completed all of the steps above you can get that band together. You will need to come up with a band name and register it. See “Rocking Links” below to know where to register that band name. Make sure to take a look at all of my other helpful guides on this subject in the next section to easily get things cooking for your new band.
Once you have three or more members you can rent a rehearsal studio. Get some songs together and audition other members. In no time at all you will be playing out and building a fan base.
Rocking Links for AZ Musicians:
Get an easy online band website
This site offers a totally affordable service that includes a web domain and hosting for about $10 per month. Once you sign up make sure that you look for their Website Tonight feature. This will allow you to build a smoking website that is attractive and professional. Make sure that you add all of your bands contact and booking information as well as some pictures and any media that you have.
Create your Myspace site:
The best way to get your new band heard to the masses and to get ample show booking from clubs is by having a Mysapce.com website. It is free to sign up and you can upload movies, songs, pictures and even created a free online store to sell your tunes. This is must-have for any band.
Create an Online Press-Kit:
The music industry is very demanding these days. To succeed you will need to hit it from every single angle. This site allows you to create awesome online press-kits in no time at all. You can link them to your websites and even submit your press-kits to record labels, scouts, AR agents, festivals clubs and so much more. It is very affordable and highly recommended for any musician who is trying to make it.
Free Musician Ads in Arizona
You can respond to and post free ads for musicians in Arizona at this site. Post an ad and reply to others to get a band together.
More Free Musician Ads in Arizona
This site has plenty of ads of musicians seeking bands. You can post your own ads and respond to ads for free.
Coffeehouses and bars with Open Mic Nights:
Inside The Bungalow
48 North Robson, Mesa, AZ 85201
One of the best coffeehouses in the state offers one of the best open mic nights in the state.
One of the best coffeehouses in the state offers one of the best open mic nights in the state.
Xtreme Bean Coffee CO
1707 E Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282
A huge coffeehouse that features an open mic every week and generally there is a large, college-aged crowd in here.
A huge coffeehouse that features an open mic every week and generally there is a large, college-aged crowd in here.
Wild Hare
4910 W Ray Road 2, Chandler, AZ 85226
A large bar in chandler that is now hosting open mics every week, all bands and solo performers are welcome.
A large bar in chandler that is now hosting open mics every week, all bands and solo performers are welcome.
Famous Sams
720 West Ray Road, Gilbert, AZ 85233
This is a chain of bars around the state that feature both live music and open mic nights—check the one in your area for details.
This is a chain of bars around the state that feature both live music and open mic nights—check the one in your area for details.
Maps to all things Music in this Guide
Other Guides to Help you Along the Way:
Great Places to go to Open Mic Nights in AZ
Open Mic Guide
This guide that I wrote details where all of the best places to find open mic nights in Phoenix are. Playing your tunes at open mics is a great way to build up a fan-base and attract new band members. You play a song and then let everybody in the audience know that you are trying to form a new band and are looking for x-band members. You might be surprised at how many musicians approach you following the performance.
How to audition for a Band in AZ (for lead singers)
How to Audition for a Band Guide
This guide will show you the ins and the outs of trying to attract a local band that needs a singer and auditioning for the top spot of the front man. Finding a band is hard to do. Scoring an audition is even more trying. However this guide will tell you all that you ever needed or wanted to know. Trust me I am a lead singer and I know how difficult it can be to find that band in the Valley of the Sun. Use this guide and win every time.
How to Book Shows in AZ once you have a band
How to Book AZ shows Guide
Once you finally manage to get a band together you are presented with many other obstacles. The main obstacle is how to book shows in and around the valley so that you can have a place to get better at playing out live and so you can ultimately share you music that you worked so hard to create. This guide will show you everything that you ever needed to know about booking shows in Arizona. How to do it, where to go, who to call and so on—don’t learn the hard way, use this guide and have a full show schedule.
Where to Rehearse in Arizona:
Guide on where to Rehearse in Arizona:
So you have finally managed to get that band together but now you are presented with another problem—where do you rehears without getting the cops called on you every time? No problem. I have written a very detailed guide that shows you where all of the best and most affordable rehearsal studios are in the valley. Most come with all of the needed gear and many of them are air conditioned. Don’t get noise violation tickets—rent a rehearsal studio instead!
How to Create the Perfect Press-kit:
How to Create the Perfect Press-kit Guide
Too many musicians fail to realize how to create that perfect press-kit to attract clubs and record labels to their group. This guide will show you step-by-step how to create the perfect press-kit. It will also show you how to get it in the hands of the people who make things happen. Don’t go another day without a press-kit for your band. Your image is everything, and you need to share that with the industry if you intend on making it.
Where to Record your Album:
Where to Record your Album Guide
Once you have gotten your band together and you have written that first record, now you must find the ideal place to record it. This guide will show you where the best recording studios in Arizona are and why they are so highly ranked. No matter what part of the state that you hail from, this guide will have the ideal recording studios in your area that will give you a smoking sound!
Cool Clubs AZ to book shows:
The Clubhouse Music Venue
1320 East Broadway Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
A cool rock bar in Tempe that has a large capacity and books 100’s of shows per year.
A cool rock bar in Tempe that has a large capacity and books 100’s of shows per year.
Stray Cat Bar & Grill
2433 E University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
This is a smaller bar in South Tempe that has a great stage, good drink specials and books most bands.
This is a smaller bar in South Tempe that has a great stage, good drink specials and books most bands.
Loft Restaurant
420 S Mill Avenue 101, Tempe, AZ 85281
One of the hippest rock bars in Tempe, this place features live music seven nights per week.
One of the hippest rock bars in Tempe, this place features live music seven nights per week.
Last Exit Bar & Grill
1425 W Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282
One of the oldest rock bars in Tempe, you can easily get your band booked for shows here.
One of the oldest rock bars in Tempe, you can easily get your band booked for shows here.
Rocking AZ Rehearsal Studios:
SER Sound Works
190 E. Corporate Place Chandler, AZ 85224
This is a great rehearsal studio in Chandler that has great prices and all of the gear.
Scottsdale Rehearsal Studios
9445 E Doubletree Ranch Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85258
The best rehearsal studios in Scottsdale, they also offer music video production and recording and they have great rates.
Rocking Recording Studios:
Desert Vista Studios
5025 S. Ash Suite B-1 Tempe, AZ 85252
You will not find better service or better recording rates at any other studio and the end sound is impressive.
Phase Four Studios
1700 W Drake Drive 1, Tempe, AZ 85283
This is a very nice recording studio in Tempe that offers great rates and a fast turnaround.
This is a very nice recording studio in Tempe that offers great rates and a fast turnaround.
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Wow this guide is definitely 2 Legit 2 Quit… minus the insane entourage and resulting bankruptcy.
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oh, I gotta write a guide like this for Jersey bands. I know lots of them
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