Training - Go It Alone or Form a Band?

Go it alone or form a band? Pros and Cons

One of the key decisions a musician must make in beginning a professional career is whether to go it alone or join or start a band. This short presentation will illustrate the thought process that an entertainer must go through in making this determination.

Factors we will discuss:

• Type of music you want to play
• Where most of the Gigs are
• Your temperament as a musician (Shrink 101)
• A realistic determination of your strengths and weaknesses
• Potential Band politics
• Need for a support structure - musically and emotionally
• Type of audience you want to appeal to
• Money considerations - share the expenses/share the profits