Motivation Club #25 Starting/joining a band

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NEXT #MOTIVATION CLUB: Starting A Band!
(Sun, Sep 21 2025 · 20:00 UTC+2)

REGISTER HERE: https://www.justinguitar.com/clubs

Ready to rock? :guitar: I will show you how to kickstart your own band or join an existing one — from finding the right players to keeping the music (and the good vibes) alive!

I’m looking forward to this one! Playing in a band isn’t only a lot of fun, it is alwso a great way to set goals and become motivated to achieve these.
Playing in a band isn’t only about playing an instrument in group; it will work best if you find some common ground, state your expectations, be flexible to others.
Besides all that you have some practical and promotional matters to take care of as well. Making it all come together is very rewarding!

Don’t think a band is “out of your reach” or think wde’re only talking 6-piece rock opera shows. A small, humble beginning can be a strong core and a safe space to develop as musicians.

How does a band write songs together? How do I keep from getting in the way of other instruments? Do you want ot audition…or set up an audition?
Is there anything in particular you want to hear more about? | got any questions? | wonde how I would approach a specific situation?
let me know via lieven@justinguitar.com

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Too late, Lieven-
The ‘band’ has already been born! :rofl:
Putting in a request for ‘How to deal with band members who have different ideas/wishes…’

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Just give him a coffee

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Good question!
I’ll address it :wink:

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I have a question too.

When do you know you’re good enough to join a band?

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Top question, as doubt and imposter syndrome can be quite the hurdle!
I will certainly address this one, thanks!

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When you start thinking… “I’d like to play in a band one day”
Okay, I’ll butt out. Your thread L.
:wink:

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We’re on the same page here Brian :smiley:

I’ll be a bit more elaborate in the session but indeed…
Some functional things will certainly facilitate the journey but applying that kind of can-do mentality is an important foundation.

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The mentality is there, has been for a long time now, but i don’t know if the skills needed are present as well…

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I’d so much like to join this one!
I’ll see if my wife’s (belated) birthday party will be over at this point AND we’ll already have cleaned up the place, otherwise I’d feel guilty :grinning_face:

PS. Great performance yesterday, Lieven!

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Sneak peek:

Slide deck:

111-items-to-check-when-starting-a-band checklist:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CdygCV3vP9tHiHI0wAM9xWH6HEfl98Eb/view?usp=sharing

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