Church worship bands across the US have become the house band for the postmodern church. Like any concert venue you might frequent, there’s now fog, fancy lighting, and quality production. On the other end of the spectrum, there are plenty of churches that put more emphasis on the traditions of the church. All the others fall somewhere in between. That said, there’s a major surge in the church for production excellence. Although there are differing tastes out there, we can probably find some common ground for the local worship band.
Forming a Band on a Budget: How to Save Money
- January 4, 2017
- Bands
Forming a band on purpose with a budget is hard enough. Assuming the budget is small or nothing, there are still some easy and affordable things to help you get your band started.
First, you need decent musicians. It all comes down to having a common interest. It’s likely you have a few friends in your neighborhood who play as well or on the same level as you. The hope is that you have friends who are as passionate as you are about making music. The collective talents and resources of the team may be enough to pull off a suitable setup. One guy might have a couple of microphones, another might have a small PA head and speakers, while another a basement not being used.
How to Form a Band: Putting Together the Pieces
- December 8, 2016
- Bands
So many of the greatest bands formed organically. From the Beatles to The Beach Boys, high school or neighborhood pals got together to jam and the rest is history. Who can put a formula to what makes a great or successful band? Some audition and search the classified ads for the right fit. Many are just college roommates and end up in the same garage together and the magic happens. Still others are put together by management and seem to find their way. Let’s explore the ingredients for how to form a band.
