How to Create & Manage a Successful Band

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From choosing a name to booking venues and establishing a fan base, learn all about starting and managing a band in this free series of DIY music management videos from an expert band manager.

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Assigning Roles & Choosing a Band Manager
When forming a band, make sure each member has a specific role; learn tips for assigning roles within a band and choosing a band manager in this free DIY music management video from an expert band manager.

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Band Member Contracts
Contracts between band members and between bands and their managers are common. Learn about using contracts in your band in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.

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Deciding What Music Your Band Should Play
The genre of music your band should play depends on the style and personal tastes of your band members. Learn how to decide how to choose your band's musical genre in this free DIY music management video.

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Finding the Right Sound for Your Band
Find the right sound for your band and stick with it; learn how in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.

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How to Book Venues for Your Band
Find venues that your band can play shows at: learn tips, tools and resources that will help you book venues for your band in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.

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How to Brand Your Band
Use T-shirts, stickers and other merchandise to publicize your band and establish your identity; learn more about branding and bands in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.

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How to Build a Fan Base
Building a fan base is crucial to your band's success; learn how your band can get fans in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.

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How to Buy Instruments & Equipment for Your Band
Track down band equipment in stores, magazines and online; learn how plus get tips on buying discounted instruments and music equipment in this free DIY music management video.

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How to Decide on a Band Name
After deciding on a band name, register it to establish rights to it; learn how in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.

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How to Find Rehearsal Space for Your Band
From practicing in a garage to renting professional rehearsal space, learn how to find spaces to rehearse with your band in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.

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How to Record a Demo
Demos can include original songs, cover songs and jams. Learn how to record a demo with your band in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.

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Learning to Play Instruments
Private lessons, equipment manuals, instructional books and online forums can help you and your band members learn how to play instruments and use audio equipment; learn more in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.

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Making Sure Band Members Get Along
Avoid problems and band break ups by making sure your band members work well together; learn how in this free DIY music management video from an expert band manager.

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Music Genres for Bands
From soul to rock and roll, learn about different genres of music that your band could play in this free DIY music management video from an expert band manager.

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Writing Music & Making Set Lists
Learn about writing songs for your band, playing covers, and making repertoire and set lists in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.

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Tags: rock, roll, band, tour, touring, management, manger, promoter

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Summary: So you wanna be a rock and roll star? Well, not really, but you sure would like to find a group of folks you can mold into a band that will make you lots of money. “None of the fame, all of the cash” is your motto but you’re not quite sure how to go about forming and managing a band. Now you just kick back, light up that cigar, sip that martini and watch these informative film clips to get an overview of your ticket to ride.

In this series of free music industry videos, our band management expert explains each step in the stairway to music stardom, from finding members and equipment for the band, to deciding on a band name to recording your first demo. Kiely Griffin also gives you insider tips on how to book gigs and promote the band. The sooner you get started, the sooner all those crisp new c-notes start running through your fingers…

About the Expert

Expert: Kiely Griffin is a third-year music management and jazz flute student at the Hartt School of Music in West Hartford, CT. She has previously served as vice president, president and member of M.E.I.S.A (Music Entertainment Industry Association). As active a member of M.E.I.S.A, she helped to manage two bands, created press kits, demos, merchandise and booked gigs. In 2005 and 2005, she put on the Artist Project, a collaboration of selected bands who performed for a panel of industry professionals. She also worked as an intern briefly at Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT and with the Vermont Youth Orchestra. Currently, she manages jazz and hip-hop artists.