Welcome to MyFirstRockBand.com!
Here you will find the basic steps to help you start your own rock band, along with the all the tips necessary to keep it going. Feel free to join our forums where you can meet others just like you, find bandmates, listen to song ideas, and list local shows. We are always on the lookout for new music and ideas, so let's rock!Get a PA System & Play All the Shows
Most likely your band will have some sort of PA system set up for practicing, but if you’re lucky enough, or just willing to invest the moolah, having a full-blown PA system could do wonders.
DIY Rock Banner
We all know the sayings, “You can’t judge a book by its cover,” and, “Looks aren’t everything.” Why, then, is so much emphasis put on first impressions at, let’s say, job interviews or first dates. That’s because sometimes looks are important, especially when trying to put on a show.
Planet Waves Instrument Cables
Pretty much the only time an instrument cable is going to cause any excitement is when it fizzles out during a show. Or when you leave yours back at the rehearsal studio.
Well, Planet Waves cables can’t help you if you forget to bring it to a gig. But the chances of having them leave you high and dry onstage are pretty slim.
5 Ways to Capture Ideas on the Move
How many times have you been in the car, listening to the radio, and think of a great song idea? How many times have you sat down to start jamming only to find you forgot that riff, line, etc?
I was recently searching for how others might go about recording ideas on the move when I came across an article on Musician’s Notebook that might be of interest to you readers. That song idea you get on the go just may be your big hit, and let’s face it - A big 8-track digital recording device isn’t the easiest item to fit in your pocket!
More Guitar Hero and Kid Rock
If you were hoping for the latest Guitar Hero for Christmas, you might be a little disappointed. Apparently this sucker is just about as hard to find as Big Foot. Also, get the lowdown on Kid Rock entertaining U.S. troops. I guess when you’re stuck in Iraq, you take whatever you can get 
MXR Dyna Comp
The MXR Dyna Comp is a compressor unit for guitar. This model has been around for years, and the manufacturers (Jim Dunlop Co.) claim that it is on countless recordings. That may or may not be the case as compressors can be difficult to identify. I picked this one up because I’d never used a compressor and wanted to see what all the talk was about. Many guitarists claim it is one of their most important pedals. I chose the MXR because my experience in the past is that they are solid pedals and are reasonably priced at $79.99.
Musician’s Friend: Six Sizzling Deals
From now until December 21st, Musician’s Friend will be showcasing Six Sizzling Deals, daily. Deals of over 80% off! If there’s something on your list you just can’t trust Santa to get, you might want to keep tabs on this one. Perhaps you can get yourself a gift. It is the holidays, afterall!
The Band Fund’s Potential
As mentioned in “Your First $20 Show,” I am pretty adamant about putting money into the band fund, and rightfully so. It may not seem like a lot of money, but overtime it adds up to the possibility of booking a mini-tour for a few weeks just off the fund. Imagine, you and your band loaded up in a van on the open road. Here’s how you can make it happen.