I am 19 and I have no background in music; only as fan. I write lyrics, and I want to gather my own band, you know, just to sing and perform for fun. It's a shame for me that I even don't know what notes and chords are)) Am I helpless or there is a way out?Thanx allot
2007-01-18 16:41:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
nobody who actually wants to learn is ever hopeless.
i'm a guitar instructor, and my students (who typically start and dont even know one end of the guitar from the other) range in age from 7 to as old as 55 or so. ANYONE who wants it can do it.
in about a month and a half, if you really try to get some practice in on a regular basis, with lessons you could start playing popular songs, understanding how to put chords together to make your own songs, and understand how other instruments should come into place with your ideas.
head to your local music store, i bet they do lessons, and you can ask the teachers there some questions.
i know a lot of ppl that are in their mid 20's that start brand new just to play out in bands. give it a try!
any questions, give me a shout! good luck!
2007-01-18 16:47:21 · answer #1 · answered by hellion210 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, until you are 21...it may be difficult to perform in places that serve alcoholic beverages. Perhaps you could perform at community centers or theatres. You know, of course, one 'rents' those places...auditoriums, stages, centers. Contacting a director of a theatre and making a serious inquiry as to the price per evening and going over the contract is an important part of 'learning the business of rock and roll'. Whomever you find to play with you may be attracted if it is apparent that you do intend to leave the garage/basement/backyard. A booking agent usually handles the procurement of space for performances; however, until you have developed your talent for writing into something more tangible, it is common to take care of arrangements oneself.
Remember to copyright your lyrics. Remember to get permission before performing anyone else's material...and do pay the royalties when you use their work. The industry depends upon the honesty of those who admire the intellectual property of others and are willing to ante up. Practicing does not count...public performances does.
Work on finding a recording studio that provides accompaning artists such as guitarist, bass players, drummers, and etc... some are available for a fee. Do this after getting your copyright which usually takes several months. You should be ready to record by mid-spring or early summer. ROCK ON!
2007-01-18 16:55:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy an inexpensive guitar and get a chord book and learn them. You can also go to Guitar Tab websites and get tabs which show you finger placement for specific songs. After you learn the chords, you can start to develop music to the lyrics. I think guitar is probably the easiest instrument to start out with if you want to write music. Also, find out who around you is musically inclined. Maybe go to a bunch of local band performances, or hang out with the music program students at university. Then you can make connections, and find people who share your interests.
2007-01-18 16:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by heather v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course!
It's never too late to learn. If you are serious about it, and depending on what instrument you are interested in. Go out and get some lessons, keep writing. A good teacher can teach you everything you need to know. You could also teach yourself with books and such, but since you don't have a music background, I definitely recommend a teacher.
Good luck!! :]
2007-01-18 16:45:52 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, just take lessons. Go to your local music store, pick out the instrument ya would like to learn and ask if they provide lessons. If you are serious, you should be able to play well and read and write music in no time. But, it takes alot of practice and commitment. You definitely get out what ya put in. Good luck.
2007-01-18 16:45:38 · answer #5 · answered by Mr Mojo Risin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your a good singer you don't have to play an instrument you can just be the vocalist and right the songs for your band. All you need to do is get the rest of your band together.
2007-01-18 16:46:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can just study them piece by piece. I was 16 when I started playing in a band at first it is quite difficult to adjust and cope with my bandmates but as time goes by where able to eradicate such problems and now we play songs together. Try downloading lessons from the net.
2007-01-18 16:54:04 · answer #7 · answered by Kweng 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! Absolutely! I did the same thing when I was 22.
I couldn't even read music.
I got guitar lessons from a rock musician that was recommended to me from a guy at a guitar store.
A year later I was playing electric bass. I played by ear.
It's really easy to learn but hard on your finger tips at first.
It's fun! Do it! I'm glad I did.
2007-01-18 16:46:18 · answer #8 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thankfully in todays world anything is possible......in the music stores are books on chords and how to play them, seek out friends or relatives with some music knowledge.....
2007-01-18 16:45:14 · answer #9 · answered by snowball23472 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a solid two months into learning an instrument and you will surprise yourself! Of course you can learn...
Its work at first, but you might just fall in love with it!
GO FOR IT!
2007-01-18 16:44:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋