Brandsmannen wrote:It'll be fun! No idea about spaces in france though, but here most people find spaces by starting a so called study circle and then gets cheap spaces. So a lot of bands here (one of mine included) are actually study circles officially. Jamming with people is fun and I think you grow as a musician while you do it.
Renting, I have access to two options which are: local government subsidized rehearsal studios operated by non profits; privately owned rehearsal spaces for rent. I have experience with both. The spots are hard to find and pricey. If a band member owns one (like a converted garage or basement or shed or whatever), it's easier on the finances but tied to the participation and availability of said member who, by design, gets some kind of "control" over the band's activity which can be a PITA. Renting offers shittyer gear often than owning and being able to leave stuff in, but to me, that's less and less of a parameter.
I'm more curious about how people make it work with other arrangements, like Eivind and UC. I'm really curious how it works with sharing expenses, defining hours and timetables, who's responsible if other bands leave and won't pay their share...
gnomethrone wrote:if you have a loose idea of what you would like to do, put your own ad out there. find people that want to accomplish things and you'll have fun.
This is what I thought about doing but I'm weary I might look like a controlling pernickety bitch if I just list my "wishes" and "requirements".
Right now, the guidelines I've defined of what I want to do look like that:
- it's gonna be my secondary project, not my main one, so I'd like to compose/rehearse/play for 2 to 3 hours every 2 weeks;
- rehearsal shall take place on a week night;
- only originals in some kind of alternative genres, no dad rock or covers allowed;
- no flakes, I'm not gonna share expenses and book a night for people who won't show up or pay their part or whatevs...;
- people shall be chill.
monkeydancer wrote:I'm in a similar position too! I've only just met someone cool after a while of looking and we've only jammed once so I've got no up to date advice on the full band situation or clever solutions to practice spaces other than finding the cheapest you can nearby.
In terms of finding people that click it's a bit like dating. Be prepared to meet and jam with people where it doesn't work out. Maybe it's super awkward, maybe the music doesn't gel, who knows. Don't see this as wasted time, see it as part of the process of finding the right people
Oh yeah I know, it took me about a decade of making music and trying to form bands and projects to find a satisfying one which is still my main one and I defo want to keep as my main one because I love every piece of music in our discography.
To be honest, it's not all about wanting to spend more time making music. It's also a little personal project. I'm gonna be honest about it because it's also a goal of mine to be more honest with others about it and being ok with the fact that it makes me look "vulnerable" or "lame", but I'm of a rather anxious nature especially in social situations and I have a hard time making new friends and relationships in general. I figured it could be a cool and less stressful way to meet new people than to chat up strangers, which I've done in the past but is extremely mentally exhausting because I have a hard time relaxing and letting go of trying to be perfect and making sure I'm perceived positively by the other party. I have a tendency to overanalyze everything and my brain and inner critic are just fucking relentless. It's funny though because it's totally a quality in the studies/workplace. I rarely if ever lose composure when faced with difficulties, analyze criticism and situations rather fast, adapt, and always look "professional". Just like everything it's a blessing and a curse.
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