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a music career/starting a band
14/f
i always knew that i wanted to have a career in music when i grew up. and i still want to pursue a music career and get a record deal and hit the big time and all that. but i dont know where to start. my favorite band is paramore, and i really want to start a band like paramore. i already write my own songs but i dont know how to start a band. my friend caleb is already in a band and idk if there is a lead singer (that is what i'd like to be) so how do i ask??
also, how can i get my band off the ground and get a recording contract and all that?? please help!! thanks!
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I would just ask Caleb if hes looking for a lead singer, and if hes not, ask him if he knows any other bands who are. (Kids in bands often know all the other kid bands around, so he may happen to know another band looking for a lead.) If this dosn't work, maybe you would consider starting your own band since you DO write the songs, becuase if you join somone elses band, its a whole different story trying to get them to use YOUR material.(they prob. have thier own!) If you start your own band, you're going to need at least one guitarist, prob 2, and a basist and a drummer- thats pretty standard format. (Or I dont know if you want to be like Paramore, mimic their format, Im not farmiliar with them so I dont know) maybe a keyboardist? Do you have any friends who play these instruments? Ask them if they want to do it, and if they dont, ask them to direct you to some kids who would, becuase they might know some. I dont know if you know any kids like that, but Caleb would definately be a good start.
OK- so however you get into/form your band, the only way to get known is performance performance performance. Play at every possible oppertunity- School talent shows, Battles of the Bands, like if your town/city has like a carnival, festival type thing... even if any of your friends are just having a party, ask them if they want a live appearance of your band. And like the other person said, Myspace music pages are golden. Get one ASAP for your band and upload music as soon as possible. Just get your bands name out everywhere. (And by everywhere, I mean like your school and community)
Since you're 14, If you are still in middle school, I just want to say that in my personal experience, the performing op's and partys didn't really start till high school, and if youre in highschool, you already know that!
So getting a band and performing locally as much as possible is the start, but honestly Ive never personally known a band to make it any further than that- so you'll need somone elses advice on how to get a recording contract.
I have been in a few bands as a small part or as a step-in, and tons of my friends are in student bands, so I hope I've thoroughly explained how to at least start out on your career! If you have anymore questions, just ask- I love answering questions about music and making it!
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What you really want to do if you really want to form a band is commit. Plan everything. Get connections to get members, know what you want your band to sound like, get members and hear how they sound so you can match what you want to what they can do, connections and exposure.
Myspace tends to be one of the best places to get underground bands exposed to people. If you have a way of recording music, load a few songs. Once you get enough fans to impress someone, a record company will come to you.
And just ask your friend Caleb if they have one. Simple as that. If he asks why, just answer him as honest as you can. If he does, you can always find others who would be willing to join you. If he doesn't, then you've gained a great opportunity.
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