Hello,
It has come to my attention that there are many issues that bands run into while trying to follow their dreams. These issues include both internal and external sources that can mostly be prevented with proper preparation. In a band, you are part of a partnership or brotherhood as I like to say. You have now become serious with four or five other members in life to which you have all agreed upon a common goal.
Issue one that arises is "Lack of Communication". Many groups break up due to this very common issue. If your entering into a contract of sorts with members of your band as a business, make sure that the ultimate objective is clear. Leave no room for gray or any issues to arise that may complicate your game plan. Issue two is professionalism; many musicians say they are going to do something but then don't. If your group is professional, make sure you follow through with your word. First, have a set schedule for practices of which everyone agrees upon. This will help you develop your product and work as a team in a more efficient way.
Second, don't let drugs or alcohol hinder your ability to be a professional. To be taken seriously, you need to present yourself seriously as a group. With unprofessional behavior, the goals you wish to attain will be much harder in the long run. My advice to anyone out there who is taking their music to the next level would be this. Make a time line as a group of what your goals are and then work on them as a team. Not just one member but as a whole because when you do succeed, everyone can enjoy the rewards. Always remember, there is no "I" in team.
Till next time,
John Henegar
Lost Hope Productions
About Me
- Lost Hope Productions
- Lost Hope Productions is a live entertainment company that provides entertainment solutions for artists, labels and venues. My services consist of promotion and event operations, sponsorship, ticketing solutions, E-commerce and artist management. L. H. P. is very involved in the local music scene and works with multiple venues and artists in the area. L. H. P. understands that the live entertainment experience is one that will always be remembered. With a “Never Give Up” attitude, we will utilize our community and experience to keep the Detroit music scene strong.
Mr. Henegar,
ReplyDeleteI would have to whole heartily agree with you. When entering into such an undertaking you have to realize that the people that you are going into business with, (and people don't usually look at it like that either), are musicians and artist too, and when you have four to five individuals all with creative minds, theres bound to be trouble. One thing I have found helpful in this type situation is kinda like what you said, leave no gray areas, and one of the best ways to do that is to write it out and have on paper where if there arises any doubt or question on a certain issue, you can always pull out that documentation and see exactly what was agreed upon. Anyway, food for thought.