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Mini Rock Band Guide

Mini Rock Band Guide

How to Start, Run, and Grow Your Rock Band
Created byHowExpert
Last updated 8/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Music

Course content

1 section • 9 lectures • 59m total length

  • Welcome0:13

    Explore a rock band guide on how to start, run, and grow your rock band, authored by Matt Bronson and narrated by Derek Dazy.

  • Introduction1:07

    Learn how to start a rock band, whether for life goals or fun, and navigate musical and personal challenges by sharing ideas, communicating as a group, and building skills.

  • Part 1 - Forming Your Band5:01

    Decide your band’s genre, find compatible players through friends and referrals, and secure a flexible practice space with proper power and volume management to launch your band.

  • Part 2 - Your First Practise5:34

    Plan your first real practice, jam with bandmates on a cover song with an easy chord progression, then decide roles and goals for future rehearsals.

  • Part 3 - Your Second Practise7:33

    During your second practice, set up your instruments, warm up, and choose an easy cover to jam with the group. Debrief, share feedback, and record ideas to build momentum.

  • Part 4 - Writing Your First Song6:30

    Imitate a favorite song to build a foundation, then craft original riffs, verses, and chorus with your band, using strengths and collaboration while editing for originality.

  • Part 5 - Your Gear 515:40

    Learn essential gear maintenance and setup to achieve clear, balanced tone across instruments, amps, and accessories, with safety, travel tips, and practical tuning guidelines.

  • Part 6 - Your First Gig11:00

    Prepare your first gig by practicing with the band, refining songs, building a set list, booking a small venue, promoting the show, and mastering on-stage etiquette with a metronome.

  • Part 7 - Moving Forward7:07

    Review your first show with a debrief to assess crowd engagement and performance, then study your genre to differentiate your sound. Keep writing, practicing, and staying open to change.

Requirements

  • None

Description

If you love music and have played an instrument for any length of time, chances are that you’ve thought about playing in a band. Life in a band can be a great adventure, but it’s not always obvious how to get from playing by yourself to rocking out with a group. Luckily, we’re here to help.

Being in a band isn’t all show time and success—there’s a lot of hard work involved before you’re ever ready to step on a stage, but we’ll give you step-by-step advice on everything from forming a band and practicing to songwriting and gear maintenance. Every band’s journey is unique, but there are fundamental things you can do to help move toward your dream. Each chapter draws on the author’s 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 isn’t 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.


Who this course is for:

  • Music Major

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