You’ve created a rehearsal studio, advertised for band members, auditioned those who responded, and have started your 
rehearsal sessions. Congratulations,
you have just reached the starting point of putting your band together. Although you have put in a considerable effort so far, you will need to focus for the most important part of getting your band formed.
Find Your Vocalist
The last person you need to get is a good vocalist. You may be one already and if so, you still need to find someone who can take at least some of the load away. If another person in the band can do it, great. But otherwise, you probably want to get a killer vocalist that you and your band can play behind. That way, if they do not show up for a rehearsal for some reason, you can keep going on your own until they arrive.
Divide Responsibilities
Everyone in the group should have some type of responsibility. This means that they are putting something more than their musical talent into the effort. You’ll need a band leader who represents the group to booking agents, club owners, and the like. As the leader, you are carrying out the wishes of the band which is not always easy.
You’ll also need a director for rehearsals, bookkeeper, image coordinator, and public relations director. Some jobs can be handled by a single person, but they should be the best ones for the job. You can also hire someone from the outside, such as manager who will handle many of the tasks, but that will cost money and right now you may not have much of that.
Choose the Name
The name of your band will be part of the image created that will sell. There is no exact science to choosing a band name. However, it will need to reflect in the mind of the audience what you are so that there is no confusion. For example, if you are a rock band and your band name evokes images of a country band, then it’s not going to work. The easiest way is to brainstorm many different names, settle on a few, and present those to people on the outside for their opinion before making a final choice.
Book Your First Gig
Once you’ve rehearsed and you’ve got a set of a good 10 songs that are tighter than a Barbies corn hole, its time to book your first gig. You’ll need to book at an establishment that takes new bands, but beware, they will ask what your draw is. Just be realistic and promote your ass off to make this first gig impressive. To get a detailed course on booking gigs, what to say so you don’t get the cold shoulder and how you can book at any reasonably sized venue, check out our courses on Music Launch Pad by signing for FREE.
Hiring a Booking Agent
Once you’ve started booking your own gigs and you have a following you can get a booking agent and have them do the booking. The agent you choose should take around 15% and be from a small agency that loves what you do rather than a large one that may care less. Be sure to have an attorney look over everything and tell you what’s in the contract.
If you have reached this point, your first gig is when you become a band. By sticking together and working towards a common goal, you’ll have the time of your life. Of course, it will not be easy as their will be disagreements, misunderstandings, and perhaps a few fights along the way. But in the end, you will have your band and it will be worth it. Again check out our courses on Music Launch Pad for step by step instructions on forming a band that will go the distance and how to book gigs that actually make money.