Finding the right people for a band is probably one of the most common struggles that any group of musicians often face.
Not only can this be very frustrating but most bands don’t really understand how to deal with this problem.
So, here are 5 things to think about when looking for the right musicians for your band:
#1: Your success or failure completely depends on whether you have the right or wrong band members. It’s as simple as that, and which is why it is so important to focus on finding the right musicians from the outset.
#2: Most musicians aren’t really committed to putting in the hard work so as to succeed in the music industry. They’re just talkers and will waste your time and energy while killing your dream in the process.
#3: Without a doubt, being recognized as a quality band means a lot of hard work and continuous effort. If only one or two band members are doing all the work, this will not last for very long. So, in order to make sure that everyone does their share, it’s a good idea to set expectations or fire someone if they don’t pull more than their own weight the first time around.
#4: Don’t think that talented musicians or even personal friends might help you without ‘cause’. Quite often, they can turn out to be barriers to the process of making great music. You simply cannot afford to have the wrong people no matter how close or talented they seem to be.
#5: It’s a known fact that most of the right musicians are just like you – looking for the right people to merge their talent with. They’re looking for you as much as you’re looking for them – so don’t give up looking.