Hey, a band rehearsal involves lots of assessment and planning, even if it's an informal jam session amongst friends. Every group has its own rehearsal routine and this piece looks at four different types. Mixing these can help your group reach its goals.
The performance process is different in the recording studio. Since there is no audience, the energy of the song must be self-generated in a way more obvious in a recording. Hiring a practice room won't cost as much as a recording studio, so how should you prepare?
So what's involved in pre-production? Composition, rehearsal and arrangement are just the start. Yep, but there's more to add to your music pre production checklist if you want truly polished songs. We delve in to the twilight hours...
What should you think about when preparing to gig? Pre-production can be more than simply practising your songs if you think every rehearsal is a show and every show is a rehearsal. Those who rehearse smartly will only need a small number of rehearsal sessions. Read on...
So you wanna be in a world-class band. While your band may only be on stage for an hour, many more hours are spent rehearsing to make the performance a success. Choosing your band's ideal practice room is a good start. So what should you look out for?
Tired of hauling your gear from home to practice room? Or just wanna turn up and tune in with your gear already set up for rehearsal. Bandspace explores how a music lockout might be the solution when darkness falls.
Location can be more important once your band has decided to move from using a private space to a professional music rehearsal space. Some rehearsal spaces are better equipped than others. So what should you consider?
Creating a balanced sound is essential if band members are to hear each other and experience a better music rehearsal. Bandspace offers 14 tips to consider when setting up your practice that may improve the sound for all your band mates...
