Music
The songs are the reason the band exists. This section collects the guides about getting them rehearsed, recorded and out into the world.
Most bands go through the same loop: write a song, knock it into shape in rehearsal, record it, release it, then do it all again with what you learned. Each stage has its own pitfalls. Rehearsals drift without a plan. Recordings stall when nobody decided what they were for. Releases go out with misspelled names and missing credits because everyone was tired by the end.
The three guides below follow that loop in order. They're written to be practical: what to do, in roughly what order, and what to check before you spend money. None of them assume you have a big budget or a manager, just a few people who want the music to sound good and reach someone.
If you're short on time, start with rehearsal. A band that rehearses well records faster, and a band that has agreed its songwriting credits releases with fewer arguments.
Rehearsal Habits and Band Agreements
Rehearsals that get things done, fair ways to split costs, agreeing songwriting credit, and what to write down before it matters.
Recording a Demo on a Small Budget
Home or studio, which gear actually matters, and a tracking order that keeps a cheap session from turning into a long one.
Releasing Music Independently: Distribution, Metadata and Timeline
How digital distribution works, the metadata that quietly matters, and a week-by-week plan so release day isn't a surprise.