It’s never too late to learn a new skill. Even if you’ve never picked up an instrument before, you can start now!

If you don’t know anyone who wants to be in a band, try putting an ad out online or on your social media advertising the need for musicians.

You could play the blues, heavy metal, folk, pop punk, indie rock, alternative rock, and many more! You can also mix genres to create a new, innovative sound.

Try to make the band a priority in your life. If it’s not your first priority, you probably won’t practice as often, which can hurt your progress. Try to find a practice space in someone’s garage or basement so you aren’t bothering the neighbors.

Let the other members of the band have some input, too. If they don’t like the music they’re playing, they probably won’t perform as well on stage.

Once you’ve recorded your music, you can put it on Spotify, YouTube, or make it into a CD to share with your friends.

Each site is different, but usually you’ll need to submit your songs along with a licensing agreement so that the website can play them.

CDs are cheaper to make, but you can sell vinyls for more money and profit. The rates for recording an entire album and putting it on a CD vary wildly between studios.

Invite your friends and family to come watch you and show their support.

Often, the front person of the band is the lead vocalist, but it doesn’t have to be.

Spreading your music online can get you a huge following which will help broadcast your band and your image.

If you don’t have a fancy camera, try shooting the video on your smartphone. Most of them have really good cameras nowadays that look almost professional.

The manager will often take a cut of whatever the band makes as a payment.

Some record companies won’t give you a record deal until your band is popular.

Some festivals are televised, which would give you even more of a reach.

You may also be approached by an interviewer if your band starts getting a lot of attention. Don’t forget to be the main person talking in an interview so that you are seen as the front person of the band!