Sunday, September 28, 2014

Practice Like A Pro In Your Rehearsal Space

Thursday night always seems like the night that bands want to rehearse.  The reasons vary (shows that weekend, good night to play some tunes/have a brew with your bandmates, thursday is the new friday..), but one thing to keep in mind that quality always trumps quantity.

For example, if you want to be a pro band, you should rehearse like a pro band.  After touring for many years as a sideman and recording artist, I can tell you first hand that tours are put together far different than you might imagine.  From set list, to lighting ques, to stage set up, etc....it seems you rehearse the technical aspects more than the music.

Back to my point.  If you want to take your music to the next level, the music needs to be worked out first.  As a band, I would spend the majority of my time honing an exact set of songs to near perfection.  After that, add other elements. Where this fits into the discussion is simple: do not just practice on Thursday night to jam, practice however much you have to to get to the next production aspect on the list.  I will be covering some of these in future blog posts.

By the way, if you are looking for a great place not just to rehearse music (and your future concert tour), Soundcheck is the one place you do not want to miss.  Give us a call at (713) 396-2473 or at bandpracticerooms.com!

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Hourly Rehearsal Studios in Houston

Once upon a time, I used to have to rent an hourly rehearsal space at a certain rehearsal studio in Houston.  The problem was that the room was small, dingy, reaked of cigarette smoke (which I am allergic to) and WAS VERY EXPENSIVE!

To make matters worse, the owner was a huge jerk who treated his clients as if they did not matter and that he did not want them. It always bothered me that I was spending good money at his establishment and receive poor quality service and treatment.

Hourly rehearsals at Soundcheck Music Complex are a lot better than that.  You see, for every 2 rehearsals in a calendar month, your third rehearsal is FREE.  Yes, you read that right.  ABSOLUTELY FREE.  We value your time and hard earned money, and want to give you the greatest experience and value for your dollar.  Did we also mention that our studio is large, has concert lighting, and has an all around great vibe?!?

Give us a call to book today at 713-396-2473 or reach out to us at bandpracticerooms.com!

Rehearsal Studios in Houston

All rehearsal studios are NOT created equal.  It really does matter if the a/c system works properly, if the doors used for your studio are secure, if there is underlayment below the carpet to kill lower frequencies from entering into your creative space, if there is reinforcement between the studs to keep the walls secure, and the list goes on and on.....

I spoke to a potential customer recently who could not understand why his private studio business was not flourishing at a certain studio in town.  As we discussed his situation more in depth, it became clear that his clients were scared of the location, the type of activities allowed on the premises, and disliked the terrible odors in the bathrooms and halls.


One reason I started Soundcheck is I hated all of those problems just as much; after years of practicing in studios in Houston that were terrible...it was time for a change.

Give us a call at 713-396-2473; we will exceed your expectations in quality and service.  You can also check us out on the web at bandpracticerooms.com.