Finding singers/musicians in your area

Kacey · 12-06-2012, 03:46 AM

Hey guys,

As some of you may know, I'm a solo pianist. But I've been interested in finding other musicians the past little while, to form a band. What's the best way to find a singer and/or guitarist, or other musicians really, in your local area? I've posted things on some music classifieds sites, but haven't gotten anything I'm interested in. Any suggestions?

Destrokk · 12-06-2012, 03:55 AM

I don´t know anything about anything but this is what I´m going to do
1. Record some demos of yourself of what you can do to show whoever you´re interested in.
2. Go to many local shows, get to know people and they can show you even more people that you´ll find interesting for your sound.
3. Once you get to know people and people know you well enough you should hand out those demos and maybe invite them for coffe or whatever to talk about it and then you´ll make your selection or maybe auditions on who you think would fit better.

Good luck!

Italian Plastic · 12-06-2012, 10:49 AM

Definitely go to local shows and just mingle with everyone there. I bet a lot of the audience will be musicians themselves.

The Final Track · 12-06-2012, 04:08 PM

Hang up a flyer/notice at some place a lot of musicians frequent saying who you are and what you're looking for. I found my band by responding to one at the music school.

mrkjhnwht · 13-06-2012, 02:37 PM

Find a friend who also plays an instrument. If you want to be in a band, it's better to do it with friends.

12-06-2012, 03:46 AM	#1
Kacey Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 119 Location: Canada Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Finding singers/musicians in your area Hey guys, As some of you may know, I'm a solo pianist. But I've been interested in finding other musicians the past little while, to form a band. What's the best way to find a singer and/or guitarist, or other musicians really, in your local area? I've posted things on some music classifieds sites, but haven't gotten anything I'm interested in. Any suggestions?

12-06-2012, 03:55 AM	#2
Destrokk jef jefpoop Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 18,851 Location: Behind you. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 179 Thanked 406 Times in 221 Posts	I don´t know anything about anything but this is what I´m going to do 1. Record some demos of yourself of what you can do to show whoever you´re interested in. 2. Go to many local shows, get to know people and they can show you even more people that you´ll find interesting for your sound. 3. Once you get to know people and people know you well enough you should hand out those demos and maybe invite them for coffe or whatever to talk about it and then you´ll make your selection or maybe auditions on who you think would fit better. Good luck! __________________ no this is real

12-06-2012, 10:49 AM	#3
Italian Plastic 'til infinity Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 11,155 Country: Chat posts: 2 Thanks given: 359 Thanked 207 Times in 112 Posts	Definitely go to local shows and just mingle with everyone there. I bet a lot of the audience will be musicians themselves. __________________ .

12-06-2012, 04:08 PM	#4
The Final Track Prognissekongen! Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19,142 My Mood: Location: House by the sea Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 128 Thanked 78 Times in 68 Posts	Hang up a flyer/notice at some place a lot of musicians frequent saying who you are and what you're looking for. I found my band by responding to one at the music school. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Destrokk Kobe Bryant was in my Sprite once.

13-06-2012, 02:37 PM	#5
mrkjhnwht It was such a perfect day Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,723 Location: Oxford Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 64 Thanked 320 Times in 163 Posts	Find a friend who also plays an instrument. If you want to be in a band, it's better to do it with friends. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Til_Kingdom_Come;5516187 If coldplay do actually do that death metal thing then the songs won't hat well, won't get much airplay and will confirm my sad belief that rock music is becoming extinct as there will be no more high charting rock singles!! Oh no. The albums do fine but now all the rock awards are going to ed Sherran (who i do not like!) :/