Playing in a band
Rehearse, jam and play gigs with other musicians, covers or your own songs.
Playing in a band
- To start
- $100
- Each month
- $40
- Time
- 4 hours a week
- Sessions
- 2 hours or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- It's made to be shared with an audience.
- It comes with people built in.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to express yourself
Maybe not if
- You want something you can do alone
- You want something calm
- You only have short gaps in your day
Heads upLoudPerforming in front of people
What it feels like
Playing in a bandAverage performance hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$100Costs more to start than 80% of hobbies
$40Over a year, more than the kit
$580About $3 an hour at 4 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Answer a 'musicians wanted' ad or go to a jam night and play three covers with people you've just met.
2 hours or moreA local facilityFairly easy to start
Questions
How much does playing in a band cost to start?
About $100 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $40 a month once you are going.
How much time does playing in a band take?
About 4 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 2 hours or more.
Where do people do playing in a band?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is playing in a band good for beginners?
It takes a bit more setting up than most hobbies. A good first session: Answer a 'musicians wanted' ad or go to a jam night and play three covers with people you've just met.
Do I need other people for playing in a band?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.