A unique set of do's and don'ts for music rehearsal spaces packed with experience and knowledge. Collated from years of research the guides steer those already running a space or thinking of running a space through the minefield of challenges and issues.

Roger Tichborne recalls the beginning of Mill Hill Music Complex in London in 1979. From his early days rehearsing in a derelict cottage to now running a complex of rehearsal studios, Roger reasons why bands should use a professional rehearsal space.

Starting in 2014 as a single rehearsal studio, Pirate has grown to be one of the biggest providers of rehearsal spaces in the world. It has pioneered a unique demand index to locate new standardised spaces to attract over 250,000 customers annually to its 24-hour studios.

Worried no bands will book your practice room? Think your space might not be up to scratch? Are you prepared for a rent increase? Despite many challenges, surveys show music rehearsal spaces are more profitable than recording studios.

London’s Bally Studios’ owner, Jimmy Mulvihill, walks us through the do's and don'ts when auditioning that all-important new band member. Based on experience, Jimmy stresses selecting the right person needs to be correct from the start. So what should you consider?

Income from practice room bookings enables the music space to respond to the needs of its local music community. Empty rooms from late cancellations and no shows affect the business. So what are the legals. Bandspace digs deeper.

Independent music rehearsal spaces were asked two questions: what is the end purpose of musicians using your music rehearsal space? And, how do musicians book your music practice room? Read the findings here from 50 music rehearsal spaces.

Insuring a music rehearsal space can be a minefield. But insurance is one way to protect your ability to earn an income when accidents happen. Bandspace investigates the different insurances to ensure every eventuality is covered.

Rehearsal is the most common studio service offered alongside live music venues but there is disintegration in the wider music ecosystem. So said a 2021 report commissioned by the UK government which assessed the state of 2,482 music studios in England.

Soldering iron in hand, Gavin Hyatt charts how to build a music studio from a pile of rubble to the launch of a live stream studio. Through a mix of trials and tribulations we find out if all the hard work, the money and long hours pay off.

Success starts in the rehearsal space where ‘consumer’ becomes ‘producer’. Music rehearsal spaces offer useful meeting places where musicians can practice with far reaching social, economic and artistic benefits. So what research exists to prove this?

The importance of music rehearsal spaces to musicians is ignored. But there is growing evidence they will become increasingly significant.

Popular musicians largely teach themselves 'outside' the music business, but what sorts of spaces do they use? We looked at the evidence

More people make music for enjoyment than for work so don't forget the amateur musicians one writer says, for they are the music industry...

The lack of proper spaces for young people can inhibit their interest in making music. So says a number of academics and publications.