Bands 101

Running a band isn't as easy as it looks, is it? From the outside, band life looks like a real laugh, but from the inside, it sure can look like a lot of work. The problems most bands run into spring from the personal or from simple misunderstanding about the goals and direction of the group. Want to avoid all of that? Of course you do. Check out Bands 101 for tips on managing your band, and read on for more advice on treading in the delicate waters of band politics:

• Questions to Ask before You Choose a New Band Member
• Signs You Should Part Ways with a Band Member
• How to Fire Someone in Your Band