Best Youtube Channels For Band Tips & Advice

There has been thousands and thousands of bands over the years, but there isn’t much advice for bands online.

I’ve wanted to be in a band since middle school, and have tried to bring that dream to life since 2015. I have learned from my own mistakes, but also learned from other’s stories on Reddit and other threads.

I wanted to see what others looked for in members, how many songs should be in a setlist, what caused a band to breakup, so on and so forth. I knew that one bad member, lack of commitment, or differences in taste and goals could cause friction sooner or later.

But in 2020, when I picked up guitar again and found a couple friends who were willing to try with me, I wanted to do more research and make sure I start this the right way.

I’m so thankful that more channels are dedicated to helping bands and musicians, and I’ve learned so much from these guys. I definitely recommend checking them out!

Damian Keyes

Damian’s channel tends to focus mostly on recording and promoting your music, especially on Spotify and social media. This is a great channel for musicians in general who really want to get themselves out there and be successful, but he also has older videos that focuses on bands and performances.

Spectre Sound Studios

This metal musician is angry and he’s not afraid to show it! Having worked in the studio with many egotistical and incompetent rock musicians, he is frustrated but he cares enough to tell you not to make the same mistakes as them. If you’re looking for a channel that get straight to the point and can make you laugh…and maybe cry when you realize he’s right about your bassist, this is definitely the place to go. Save your money and your studio time by heeding this man’s advice.

Quincy Kane Morris

While this channel isn’t marketed as a band channel, I think it has a lot of valuable advice if you’re newer to music and don’t fully understand the roles of instruments or what makes music good. This musician/producer goes deep into various concepts such as volumes, tones, and positions, and you’ll come out knowing exactly how you can improve your band’s tracks.

Being Todd

This channel doesn’t have a whole lot of videos, but don’t look away. If you’re looking for a not-so edgy teacher who has all the advice you need to get in a band and get on stage, definitely check out his videos.

Waterbear: The College Of Music

If you’re band already has songwriting and recording out of the way, and you really want to learn more about the music industry, this is your channel! This isn’t just a creator or two, but they actually invite various musicians, including some faces above, to come in and share their advice. Learn about labels, how to find a good manager, how to book a tour, how to get more plays on the radio, and other tips that will get your band more recognition and money sooner.

The Music Lab

If you got a band together, and you’re already getting into the production phase of writing and recording your own music, this is an amazing channel! Learn more about writing music, filming videos, selling band merch, and other micelleneous band tips you may be looking for!

Conclusion

We live in the information age, so take advantage! There are so many tools and so much advice available for free, so there’s no reason why you should go in blindly and make the same mistakes many unsuccessful bands do.

Check out the other videos on these channels, and check out my other articles like What To Include In Your Band Listing and What To Bring To The Rehearsal Studio.

Making a band isn’t easy. It requires the management and coordination of 3+ people. Even if you can all play well together, that doesn’t mean you can perform on stage or record in a studio. There’s so much to learn and consider!

So do your best to start off on the right foot. Talk to other musicians, ask for advice on Reddit, and always be open to criticism.

Work hard and good luck <3