Audition tips......

nitelightboy · 12-05-2007, 04:08 PM

Anybody have any? I've got a few auditions set up over the next couple of weeks and want any suggestions you guys have. I've only done 1 or 2 auditions before, normally I start up a band and somehow the rest of the band just falls into place. Thanks

poisonelvis · 12-05-2007, 04:15 PM

be yourself,don't try to play over the top,and don't be intimadated(learn to spell)and if you don't feel a vibe,move on.good luck you sick lil' monkey!!!

Matt Crooks · 12-05-2007, 04:27 PM

Be prepared. Learn the songs.

Drew · 12-05-2007, 04:45 PM

Be professional. Be on time, know the material be in tune when you show up, set up quickly, and do whatever it is the band wants you to.

Also remember that you're auditioning the band as much as they're auditioning you - if nothing else, that can help your confidence.

nitelightboy · 12-05-2007, 04:47 PM

Hadn't thought about it like that D.....

Oogadee Boogadee · 12-05-2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Crooks

Be prepared. Learn the songs.

+1.

When i auditioned for Division, my drums where in another state... plus up to that point, i was only jamming Cream and bluesy stuff every month or so with my bro-in-law.... and before that, it was just punk music!

long story short... i showed up, un-practiced, and not in the best shape... but i was on-time and I knew the material enough to easily get through the songs w/o ever getting lost or having to stop. did i nail them? no. but i hit the changes with confidence, which allowed me to 'get into it.'

Show them you want it by demonstrating that you took the time to learn the songs and the original parts.

what can really set you apart is learning the band's non-audition songs. you'll surprise them and break the monotony of auditions. this will show them how good your ear is. So, yeah, if you do that, make it a surprise. you'll make it fun for them and they'll see that you're really into their music.

Benzesp · 12-05-2007, 05:25 PM

The wost people I've auditioned were people who didnt really learn the material. They showed up expecting a "jam" situation after giving them 2 cd's worth of material, and could not have been more wrong. if a person does not have the disipline to learn your material berfore auditioning it's such a waste of time. I'd just send them home and tell them to come back when they were ready. So yea do your homework but be yourself but make sure you really are into their stuff as well.

Drew · 12-05-2007, 05:34 PM

The obverse is true for a band, of course - at the local level, it's unrealistic to expect a new member to learn two CD's worth of material for an audition. If you're a national act getting ready to tour or something, that's one thing, but if not, well, three songs is about standard - enough to see if the guy has what it takes, without wasting his (or your) time if it doesn't click for both parties.

nitelightboy · 12-05-2007, 05:34 PM

Luckily, the material shouldn't be too tough. One band is a hard rock cover band. They just sent me a few easy songs to learn. The other one is a startup that only has 1 or 2 songs written and they basically just want to hang out a bit and jam.

Should I bring booze for the band? I know if it were Drew or Chris's band, if I didn't bring some good liquor, they'd just

until I finally left in shame

* nitelightboy wouldn't actually bring booze to an audition. Wouldn't want to waste good alcohol if things don't vibe.

7 Strings of Hate · 12-05-2007, 05:46 PM

wear your largest cod peice

12-05-2007, 04:08 PM	#1
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12-05-2007, 04:27 PM	#3
Matt Crooks www.fools-game.com Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 1,545 Real Name: Matt Main Seven: Jackson 24 Fret Rhoads Rig: Road King Thanked: 24	Be prepared. Learn the songs. ...that the play is the tragedy, "Man" http://www.fools-game.com/ http://www.myspace.com/foolsgameband

12-05-2007, 04:45 PM	#4
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12-05-2007, 05:25 PM	#7
Benzesp IdrinkYourMilkshake! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 955 Real Name: Benny Main Seven: Custom Ukulele 7 Rig: Splawn>2 Mesa 4x12's Thanked: 16	The wost people I've auditioned were people who didnt really learn the material. They showed up expecting a "jam" situation after giving them 2 cd's worth of material, and could not have been more wrong. if a person does not have the disipline to learn your material berfore auditioning it's such a waste of time. I'd just send them home and tell them to come back when they were ready. So yea do your homework but be yourself but make sure you really are into their stuff as well. "and I sure as shit don't fucking roll! Shomer shabbos!"

12-05-2007, 05:46 PM	#10
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12-05-2007, 04:47 PM	#5
nitelightboy I poop in shoes. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 4,189 Real Name: Joe Main Seven: LTD SC-607 Rig: Madison Divinity Thanked: 18	Hadn't thought about it like that D.....

12-05-2007, 05:34 PM	#8
Drew Fear the Polo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 21,365 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 141	The obverse is true for a band, of course - at the local level, it's unrealistic to expect a new member to learn two CD's worth of material for an audition. If you're a national act getting ready to tour or something, that's one thing, but if not, well, three songs is about standard - enough to see if the guy has what it takes, without wasting his (or your) time if it doesn't click for both parties.

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