Mini Rock Band Guide: How to Start Run and Grow Your Rock Band

If you love music and have played an instrument for any length of time chances are that youve thought about playing in a band. Life in a band can be a great adventure but its not always obvious how to get from playing by yourself to rocking out with a group. Luckily were here to help. Being in a band isnt all show time and success--theres a lot of hard work involved before youre ever ready to step on a stage but well give you step-by-step advice on everything from forming a band and practicing to songwriting and gear maintenance. Every bands journey is unique but there are fundamental things you can do to help move toward your dream. Each chapter draws on the authors experience from seven years of band life with six completely different groups so you get the knowledge of professional musicians without the same bumps and bruises they got along the way. About the Expert Matt Brunson is a vocalist songwriter and multi-instrumentalist specializing in guitar and bass. He has been playing music professionally for seven years and has been part of six different bands ranging in style from indie folk to pop punk and alternative rock. He is a firm believer that good music comes from originality and staying true to yourself not from having the most expensive gear or being signed to a major label. When he isnt songwriting or practicing for a gig you can find him poring over the latest gear reviews daydreaming of that perfect new guitar gaming or playing with his cats. HowExpert publishes quick how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.