Knowledge bank

Just starting Coordination, 5 min The band as a team – roles, decisions and a band agreement Most bands don't split up over the music but over things nobody agreed on. Decide who does what, how you make decisions and what happens if someone leaves. Just starting Finances and rights, 5 min Money – a band fund, a bank account and fees Shared money needs its own home, separate from members' personal finances. The form depends on your country – the principle is the same everywhere. Just starting Finances and rights, 6 min Rights – songwriting royalties, performer royalties, ISRC and splits Your music earns money every time it's played – all over the world – but only if it's registered. Do it before the release, not after. Just starting Music and recording, 4 min Rehearse, record and release at a steady pace Consistency beats perfection. A plan for rehearsals, recording and releases means the music actually gets out. On the way Booking and live, 5 min Live – from your first show to touring Shows bring income, new listeners and material for social media. Here's how to get more and better ones. On the way Coordination, 6 min The team – manager, booker and label When do you need help, what do the different roles do and what do they cost? And what red flags should you watch for? All Coordination, 4 min A sustainable band – time, energy, hearing and relationships What makes bands last is rarely talent. It's habits, rhythm and looking after each other. Established Coordination, 4 min Share the knowledge – mentoring and study circles Most of what you know, you learned from others. Here's how established bands can pass it on to new ones.