What's The Buzz (Music Blog)

    Once you're confident enough with your talent to actually form a band, start looking for people who'd be willing to join you. Ask friends and have them spread the word that you're looking for bandmates. If this doesn't reap any results, place an ad in the newspaper or on billboards at local colleges (if you don't mind young members). There has to be harmony in a band — both when it comes to the genre of music you want to play and personal relationships. Remember that your bandmates will be with you through thick and thin so they should be people you trust, creatively and personally. As well, a band needs a good leader, and although that role is oftentimes assumed by the singer, this rule isn't carved in stone. Upon the formation of the band, discuss with your partners what kind of goals you have with this venture and make sure that everybody agrees. Do you want the band to be nothing more than a Sunday afternoon distraction? Do you want to make a reco...