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The making of the (rock) band.

It’s not easy to set-up a rock band. Music lovers tend to look for something fresh and they will be likely to shy away from starting bands that do cover songs. But if you really wish to set-up a band of your own, then here are some tips to remember.

It’s better if you know how to play the guitar. The guitar is the “basic” instrument of rock bands nowadays (you won’t see one without a guitar player in it!). But if you don’t, then better learn how to. Guitar playing is very easy to learn. If you’ve mastered strumming, then maybe it’s about time that you learn the “lead” (the “solo” like plucking you hear in rock music).

After you’ve mastered things, the key here is to get other people to join your future band. Ask friends (and their friends too!) if they wish to join you and experiment with music. Also, try composing music of your own or if you wish to do cover songs, make it real good.

Lastly, record in a quiet isolated room. You don’t need a studio to do this. There are a lot of software programs that allow you to minimize background noises and create studio-like music. Burn it in CDs and distribute it to people you know. Don’t forget to ask for feedback. You’ll need it, trust me.

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