Leading a band is a complex project 🎸 and just HAVING a band is simply a business. 💼 This is just facts! Since it’s a business WITHIN a company 🏢, it needs to be treated as such.

While some see art as abstract 🎨, making a living from it 💰 requires practicality. Starting a project like this needs many skills, and today’s world makes it easier. There is an app for almost everything! 📱 So go ahead, take the opportunities at your door.

Below I'll explain how I used these from an operational point of view. 📊 We will talk about the actual music another time. 🎶

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Notion

<aside> 🗂️ Your all-in-one workspace for organizing and managing your band.

• Rehearsal Planning: Schedule and track rehearsals.
• Repertoire Organization: Keep track of song lists and sheet music.
• Booking Management: Manage gig schedules and bookings.
• Meeting Tracking: Record meeting notes and action items.
• Important Documents: Store and organize essential band documents.
• Kudos: Recognize team achievements.

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Google Drive

<aside> 📂 Centralize your media and important files.

• Large Media Storage: Store high-quality media files.
• Footage: Keep rehearsal and performance recordings.
• Music Files: Organize and share audio files.

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WhatsApp

<aside> 🗣 Streamline communication and collaboration.

• Team Communication: Fast and efficient messaging for all band members.

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Instagram

<aside> 🤍 Build your brand and engage with your audience.

• Team Building: Share behind-the-scenes moments and build camaraderie.
• Inspiration Sharing: Post and exchange creative ideas.
• Market Research: Understand trends and audience preferences.
• Meme Sharing: Keep things light and fun. We are always sending each other music memes or funny reels. </aside>

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7R7QhKomdC/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading

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Motion

<aside> 📅 Stay organized with to-do lists and calendars.

• To-Do List: It uses AI to manage my tasks and deadlines. So I know exactly when I should get things done. It does all the prioritization for me.
• Calendar View: Visualize schedules and timelines and connect all my calendars in one place. </aside>

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YouTube

<aside> 🎤 Showcase your talent and draw inspiration.

• Share Our Work: Upload performances and music videos.
  • Subscribe to my channel if you haven’t yet HERE
• Inspiration: Watch tutorials and discover new music.
• Market Research: Understand trends and audience preferences.
• Analytics: Measure the channel and compare statistics. </aside>

https://www.youtube.com/embed/aF0mP3MxOKg?si=Rgq4XJFoRe_rjlfB

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