Is It Too Late To Start A Band?

Here's how to start a band in 2023!

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Learn the step-by-step process of starting a band from scratch in 2023 with my informative YouTube video, "How I'd Start a Band in 2023". This video is perfect for those with no experience in starting a band, as it covers everything from finding band members, to creating a unique sound, to booking your first show. Discover the key elements necessary for a successful band launch in 2023 and start your journey to becoming a rockstar today.

[rebelsleighter]

and if you still dont have friends you can always learn multiple instruments and record them separately then add them together

[harveysengersmusic]

Lesson one. Don't ever let someone tell you how to be a musician.

[braedonbeard]

If a Jazz band is called Monster Death Cult I’m 1000% gonna give them a listen!

[trinityosborne]

Trying to be in a band and get into the scene. already have 2 members and some songs written. cant wait!

[No.U]

As a death metal fan, I would 100% listen to a band called the Fuzzy Bunnies

[blockerton]

Honestly with how current band names are a name like Fuzzy Bunnies would probably not confuse metalheads that much

[satevo]

I was in multiple bands for years as the drummer. Once I wasn't in a band anymore, I didn't play drums anymore. Packing up my drums, moving them to the car. Unloading my drums, moving them to inside. Setting them up, move them in a corner. Move them on stage for sound check. Play show 🤘🤘moving them off stage after a 40 or 60 or 90 minute set. Pound alcohol and drugs. Move them back to my car (sometimes down 2 story stairs) Load up car. Drive home/my bands practice space. Move them back inside. Say "I'm going to fucking bed". Wake up the next day.... BAND PRACTICE!!! Set them up all over again. This is why haven't touched my drumkit in over 6 or 7 years. I hate them. I really do.
I left out a lot more. Ask me what I left out.

[havable]

Practice is the best part. Not as fun alone, but its really fun watching what others do with your song idea.

[TrevorCraney]

I've been thinking about wanting to start a band - there's a few things that are a bit challenging. Finding musicians, naming the band and remembering the lyrics to the songs. I want to be as good as the band Type O Negative - if I had to guess what year should I start a band, I would have to choose the late 2020s that way I can give myself some time to figure everything out. Playing instruments and singing are also a bit of a challenge, I have to get trained before I can do more things. I'm going to have to think positive and see what happens.

[WoockerSocket]

Great delivery with a lot of humor! This was fun to watch!

[ProductBasement]

I had a band once. I was 20 and the other members were 10, 11, and 13. The 13yo played guitar better than me (the guitarist), but he also played drums, so he was the drummer. The 10 and 11 yo didn't play any instruments. We had 1 original song and 1 cover. We played 1 show and made 1 music video. The other members were all brothers, so they brought their sibling rivalry to practice. Good times.

[AJ-jdcm]

This is awesome Anndy, thank you!! I’m quite a bit older but have always wanted to have a cover band. And one of my kiddos want to start a band so I absolutely shared this with them. Thank you again!! Rock on!! 🤘 🤩

[TenThumbsProductions]

I want a band called chocolate covered bananas… what genre is that?

[encapsulatedenigma]

Honestly from experience don't force anything and just let things happen organically
Also making really formal recruitment processes for bands can come off as really intimidating and probably the best method is to jam with random musicians you can find nearby and see who you play/write well with

[Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Great info, it'll help others a lot.

[fogudevstuff]

What do I do if I don't live in the US? I live in a city where no one has a garage or basement and rent is way too high even for the smallest of venues... Apartments are also very small and it would end up pissing off the neighbours... Am I cooked?

[martakoakowska]

Practicing is the hardest part. I really would love writing music but I hate practicing lol

I prefer to meddle with my instruments and find out interesting licks or something, and I do like writing lyrics, but it seems still like being in a band just isn't for me cause I don't feel like practicing all the time. Would very much rather just party and goof around, ngl XD

[octotune]

really great video, , i've been wanting to start a band for some time and you've given me some great tips! thanks xx

[crimson-tears]

Thanks Anndy, this really helped. I just started a band, and I only have one person in it. Its more of an online band tho.

[kalinkap]

The part where the kid just droppes his arms when his keyboard fell cracked me up so hard😆