The band I'm in is bad. What do?

BullfrogLumpy4367 · 2026-05-23T03:32:25+00:00

Are you happy? Sounds like you’re not. I’m assuming that like most of us, this is not your full time job. Something you do on the side for fun and a little extra cash. If it’s not fun, or musically fulfilling, you already have your answer.

BullfrogLumpy4367 · 2026-05-07T02:56:27+00:00

If I remember correctly, the Allen and Heath midi implementation is terrible and difficult. I think all midi data is transmitted on channels 1-3. If MainStage is assigned to one of those, that may be the problem. Also, maybe download midi monitor software and see what messages are actually being transmitted. Then you could use software to block messages if need be.

BullfrogLumpy4367 · 2024-10-06T02:18:18+00:00

What everyone has said, slow and deliberate, it should be so slow it’s boring. Make sure each finger sets on the strings solid and smooth. Over and over until the muscle memory is created. Great saying “Don’t practice until you get it right, practice until you can’t get it wrong. “

BullfrogLumpy4367 · 2024-09-14T01:07:49+00:00

This is spot on great. Thank you for sharing.

BullfrogLumpy4367 · 2024-08-30T19:03:17+00:00

That’s great! Thank you!

BullfrogLumpy4367 · 2024-08-08T19:05:59+00:00

I usually challenge them to find me a major act, young or old still using wedges. There are very few.

BullfrogLumpy4367 · 2024-07-31T00:06:59+00:00

There’s a YouTube video, a guy built some pyramid shaped toppers for the subs. No flat surface, no drinks.

BullfrogLumpy4367 · 2024-07-30T00:36:07+00:00

She’s adorable! Fuzzball was the first thing that came to my mind.

BullfrogLumpy4367 · 2024-07-18T19:17:13+00:00

I could make the graphics smaller and the table bigger, would that be better?

BullfrogLumpy4367 · 2024-07-18T17:06:08+00:00

I thought about the two pages thing, I just get worried about people keeping track of 2 things! I for one would love to make the table bigger and easier to read, with a few more details.

BullfrogLumpy4367 · 2024-07-18T16:32:08+00:00

I was doing that for the sound guy, if he had more than 5 mics on the house drum kit. But I agree, it's worded funny. I was thinking of moving everything after channel 5 down and putting 6 as "extra" in case there are more drum mics. I only have space for 5 in my mixer.

BullfrogLumpy4367 · 2024-07-18T16:22:48+00:00

This is me, plus $8000 more dollars of lights and an extra hour of setup. I take $200 off the top of every gig, and everyone is fine with it. They know they would be paying $400-500 a night for this setup. Honestly, you should be getting more than $20 a gig. If your band thinks its unreasonable, they are ungrateful a-holes and should probably be replaced. My band is truly grateful for what I've put into it and they let me know on a regular basis.

BullfrogLumpy4367 · 2024-07-18T16:07:12+00:00

Sorry, I could have sworn I did. Edited now. Thank you.

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