At some point or another, most bands have to go through some
personnel changes. Maybe you lost a member, maybe you’re just adding one, or
maybe you’re planning to ‘lose’ a member. In any case, the search to fill that slot
can be stressful, or at least unpredictable. So don’t just go with the first
person you meet with a drum kit or a sweet amp. Put a lot of thought into it
and make your choice carefully. There are a number of questions everyone should
ask prospective new bands in order to ensure the best chances for a good match.
If blind dates don’t even work so sitcom actors, how can you expect the same principal
to work for your band?
The most obvious question is when can you practice. If
everyone is going to have to bend over backwards to meet up at the last minute
once or twice a month, you’re not going to get anywhere. One of the less obvious
questions is whether or not the new prospect has song writing aspirations. If
they do and you’re band writes songs together, this can be a plus. If the
songwriter/songwriters prefer to work autonomously or just don’t care for the
input of others, it can end in disaster. Not every Ringo Starr wants a George
Harrison writing songs for them. To read more, click the link below:
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