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The 30 hobbies closest to playing in a band in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Mix recorded tracks together live, matching beats so the music never stops.
Alike: Both hands-on and creative.
Different: More screen time. Easier to do alone.
Drums & percussionCosts more to start. Easier to do alone.
HarmonicaCheaper to start. Easier to do alone.
SaxophoneCosts more to start. Easier to do alone.
Brass instrumentsEasier to do alone. Less adrenaline.
UkuleleEasier to do alone. Less adrenaline.
Bass guitarEasier to do alone. Less adrenaline.
BeatboxingCheaper to start. Easier to do alone.
GuitarEasier to do alone. Less adrenaline.
CelloEasier to do alone. Less adrenaline.
PianoEasier to do alone. Less adrenaline.
ViolinEasier to do alone. Less adrenaline.
Modular synthsCosts more to start. Easier to do alone.
Home recordingEasier to do alone. More screen time.
KalimbaCheaper to start. Easier to do alone.
SongwritingCheaper to start. Easier to do alone.
Synth DIYEasier to do alone. No audience needed.
Beat-makingMore screen time. Easier to do alone.
Film & game scoringMore screen time. Easier to do alone.
Sound designEasier to do alone. No audience needed.
Amateur theatreCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Musical theatreCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
StorytellingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
CapoeiraMore physical.
Hosting dinner partiesCheaper to start. More useful day to day.
Salsa dancingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Hip-hop danceCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Public speakingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Swing & lindy hopCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Community choirCheaper to start. Less hands-on.The closest are DJing, Drums & percussion, Harmonica, Saxophone and Brass instruments. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Kalimba is close to playing in a band and quicker to pick up.
Harmonica is close to playing in a band and costs less to start.
