Guitar Lessons For Beginners

Before you face the problems of writing a song for your band or even finding gigs for your band, the first ever problem that you would encounter is naming your band. Why is it a problem? Naming your band is not an easy task to do. There are lots of things to consider and things to decide. Unless you are a one man band then it won’t be a problem, but for a band who is more than one, this would be quite daunting. So for you to avoid this, I will give you a tip on how to name your band. It’s just an easy way of coming up with a band name. Anyway, here it is.

First, list down the band names that you and your band mates would come up with. No matter how gross it is or how ugly it is, include it. After that, do an elimination process. Remove the names of the band that you don’t like until you come up with only three or two. Once you have narrowed the choices down, vote on it. The band name with the highest vote obviously wins. Now check the band name on the internet if there are bands similar to that name to avoid law suits and stuff.

After writing your own songs and deciding to record it, the next most difficult part of being in a band is choosing the band name (that is if you still haven’t got one.) there are lots of names that would come up in your head and you won’t even know which one is good because you would think that everything is. Especially with a person like me who is pretty much indecisive, band names are not my thing. So if you are like me, you would be experiencing the same problem. But I have discovered some methods and I’m giving away some tips for you to ponder. This is good, man:

-          Vote

• List down the band names in your head and let your band mates do the same. Now, look at the words that you have come up with. And vote for the best.

-          Elimination

• Ok, I know voting would be not as effective if you will not eliminate the others so first go to some sort of elimination process. Do the same process above and then eliminate those names that you don’t want as a group. Until you come up with the fewest choices and vote for it.

Basically, these methods worked out well for me so I guess it would do the same for you.

Performing on a gig is like a battle, you must be prepared. Your weapons and gears should be double checked because going to the battle unprepared is suicide. Same goes with performing on stage. A drummer without an extra pair of sticks is committing suicide. Guitarists who didn’t checked the tune of his guitar is completely the same. So you see, this is a very critical part of your career, so prep up for it. Check this few things out to help you in your preparation.

1. Double check your accessories.

-          Check if you brought with you your cords, gadgets, batteries for your wireless apparatus, extra strings and slings.

1. Tune your guitar.

-          Tune your guitar or guitars ahead of time. No matter how good you are in playing but if your guitar is out of tune, you will still sound like total crap, so double check it, tune it or have your techie do it for you.

1. Sound check

-          This is the most important and the most critical part as well. Always do sound check hours before your performance. This way your output will be properly mixed, you’ll get used to the feel and sound and you could also suggest and check you settings and your monitors and stuff.

Follow these basic reminders and you will be up and running and will perform a worry free gig.