Book outline
0) Introduction
a) What’s an indie rock band?
b) Who this book is for and what it will give you
c) Before we start…
i) Develop and trust your own ears, tastes, and instincts
ii) You don’t need to spend a lot of money to make music
iii) Protect your hearing
1) Part 1 – Running Your Band
a) People
i) How to find good band members
(1) Post ads online, hang flyers
(a) Flyer example
(2) Network
(a) A word on appearance
(3) Find like-minded players
(4) No weak links
(5) Every team needs a captain
ii) Next, consider…
(1) Your band name
(2) Know when to part ways
b) Practice
i) Decide on a practice location
ii) Practice as a band regularly
(1) A word on scheduling practices
iii) Jamming vs. practice
iv) Form a set list
c) Songwriting ...
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