We can help you develop a band that's smoothly-operating from the beginning.

A band has to work out issues such as leadership, commitment, trust and a way to handle disagreement and conflict. Bands often benefit from deciding what their artisic and commercial vision is, based on their goals and ideals.

Bands often have strong personalities with strong opinions, and musicians care deeply about their work. It is not necessarily a bad thing for there to be conflict and even angry disagreement. This shows passion. It is important to have a way to clash and disagree without being destructive. Band members must become accountable to one another, which means they trust one another to make demands and constructive criticisms.

There are many forms of band leadership, including one strong leader who calls the shots, or a democratic style with all members having an equal say. Every style has its advantages and disadvantages. The bands where this never gets settled tend to be chaotic. Nothing can be decided and nasty fights can emerge over trivial things.

Consultation in the early phases of a band, or when it is ready to go to the "next level" can prevent problems and create an environement that is musically and personally satisfying.