Musician Tips, Advice & Guides

Oct 14
Your First Gig: A Simple Checklist for New Bands

You’ve found your bandmates, rehearsed the songs and finally landed your first gig. Brilliant! Now, before you start dreaming about the encore, there are a few things worth sorting out. There’s something special about playing your first gig with a new band. After weeks of rehearsals, forgotten chord changes, arguments about song endings and somebody […]

Oct 14
Stay Safe, Keep Jamming

A few simple tips for meeting other musicians safely. One of the best things about music is the people you meet along the way. Whether you’re looking for a new bandmate, arranging your first jam session or getting together with a group of musicians, making new connections is what Up For A Jam is all […]

Oct 14
You Know You’re a Mature Musician When…

Getting older is inevitable. Growing up is entirely optional! You’ve still got the music in you, even if the knees aren’t quite what they used to be. So, in the spirit of not taking ourselves too seriously, here are a few telltale signs that you might be getting a little more vintage than you care […]