A Little Advice needed....... Please

not sure if this is the right place to post this.........
i want to start a band SO bad, i sing and write my own stuff, its pure expression from my soul i share to others but nobody understands
i don't even know what to describe the music i want to do, some songs are pure pure metal, others soft rock. some blues, it just defys a catagory and all have a spiritual aspect to them and are christian themed
i can never find anybody for a band who wants to play such a variety of music, does anyone have any advice?

 

I'm guessing you aren't in a band now. First, get in a band. Start by looking for folks just to jam with. Are any of the folks you hang with players? From those sessions, you might start building a network of players who, over time, will want to hook up into a tighter-knit group than just a jam session group. It might take time. It might take a lot of time.

As much as you want to perform your own material, be ready to put it on a back burner. The folks you play with might not be interested in playing original music and/or your music may not be to their liking. Be ready for that to happen.

You get folks together on a regular basis, get a good mix going on, both music-wise, talent-wise, and people-wise, get some time and maybe some gigs under your collective belts. Then start bringing some songs up for try-outs.

Of course there are infinite ways all of this can go, but my money's on the above.

Good luck!

 

I agree with the above! I was lucky with the way it started for me, I started a band with musicians I'd known ALL MY LIFE and one day we just all kinda said "Hey... we got all the instruments, we got the talent, let's start a band!" And it was really great... But sadly a couple members are moving away so there's not gonna be a band for me in about 3 weeks But I've already made a connection and may have another band to play with... But I'll admit it was a lucky shot in the darkness during a bus ride home from a marching band field show trip.

From other bands I've known, they might have taken years to form. Sometimes it starts with you knowing one person, then that person having a friend who plays something, ect ect. Look for ANYONE who plays music, and maybe bring some of your lyrics/music/tabs along to show them, and see if they're will to give it a shot. You'd be amazed at how willing some bands are to change when good material is thrown in front of them. Talk to the leader first off, if he/she accepts you, the rest are more likely too. Dont' be shy, always be willing to talk it out with other band members! Make a compromise, maybe do covers for awhile and then maybe you guys can branch out into doing orginal work. Just wait and see, but best of luck

Too bad you're not here in WI, I need a singer!