If you gave them 3 songs to learn for the audition....did they? Can they tell time? Late for rehearsal is usually late for a gig.
I walk away from, "Lets just throw something together and get out there." "How about we become a (enter any 80's hair band name here) tribute band." "I dont care what we play, I just need the money." Lamest excuse I have heard over and over from complete F-Ups , "What do you expect, I'm a musician."
I was thinking of starting with a homework assignment. One of my songs and then a blues classic in a specific key. Then havening a fun jam. After sifting through all the bs y'all have been pointing out. So far I'm getting a lot of bs, one skip'trace specialist and some interested pro players that are curious. Thx Duff
When recruiting members for a band it is best to put it out there in the beginning what type of band it is going to be, that is which one of these structures is going to govern. This saves a lot of time later when a member finds out 6 mo. down the line and decides the particular structure is not going to work for them, they may want more say, less say, more responsibility or less, more of a vested interest or less, etc etc.
The best thing is to weed out those who already know the type of structure is not suitable for them and save the months of practice. Also it help to ask people "why" they want to be in a band. If they say "because I want to be famous and make lots of money and get chicks" you will know at that point if they are right for your group! They may say "because my wife is annoying me at home and I need a hobby to get out of there for a bit" and that may be exactly what your looking for as well, no delusions of grandeur, just an honest person looking to join a musicians country club.
I am with others who have said they prefer less skilled but open minded and talented folk with good attitudes. You can always teach and encourage a skill, you can't put talent where it is not, neither can you work with a clashing attitude.
keep shinin
jerm
Jerm, When I first started reading your post I thought wow this guys off the deep end lol But your right about expressing what I wan't up frunt!
The rest of your post was also excellent advice, Thx!
Does that mean I am not off the deep end?
I'm just a tadpole doin' the backstroke in the shallow end of the kiddy pool, who just swam though a warm spot......
wow tom, i'm all yours on the requirements except the trust fund. i blame the economy. stupid alan greenspan and michael milkin.
interview technique #1: offer the new plebe some meth. analyze reaction. make judgement call based on comparison of plebe's reaction and your own attitude towards meth. proceed or not from there.
Well, I do admire your songwriting and playing, so it's very hard to say this, but - I'm sorry, we found someone else who fits what we're looking for a bit better.
interview technique #1: offer the new plebe some meth. analyze reaction. make judgement call based on comparison of plebe's reaction and your own attitude towards meth. proceed or not from there.
Well, I do admire your songwriting and playing, so it's very hard to say this, but - I'm sorry, we found someone else who fits what we're looking for a bit better.
Best of luck! Keep in touch! Rock and roll, dude!
Righ Tom, wouldn't want to offend any. Point, someone coming around shooting up the place.
OK - Here’s the ultimate interview tip. It requires you have cable TV and are tuned to CNBC business news channel. If while interviewing a prospective band member, the DJIA ticks up, then you should invite prospectee (my word) to join your group. If however the market indicators tick down, then you politely tell prospectee they are a ‘cooler’ and show them the door.
I found a pretty interesting bass player to work out. A great guy with a bunch of potential but I can’t help my self I have to work with players who take a pro approach. Who have pro work habits and show up prepared. Showing up once not prepared is ok but that’s about it. Some guys like the idea of working in a group and talk the talk and are into the bonding and all and with the idea of it. Some, as hard or as sincerely as they intend to be, just don’t have the self discipline it takes. So I cut him loose today. I made a good friend and came to the realization that I’m a better player than I thought, because of our recordings and outboard sessions. So alls not lost! I appreciate you guys, I used all the advice I got here and I’m better for that! Thx The search continues.
OK - Here's the ultimate interview tip. It requires you have cable TV and are tuned to CNBC business news channel. If while interviewing a prospective band member, the DJIA ticks up, then you should invite prospectee (my word) to join your group. If however the market indicators tick down, then you politely tell prospectee they are a 'cooler' and show them the door.
why didn't I see this last week! Thx! I'll work with that :chuckling sounds:
Thx Duff
