"Overthinking" is the biggest limitation that a band can place upon themselves. Here's why bands should focus on progress, not perfection.
Solve today's problems today, and leave tomorrow's problems until tomorrow. The key to success is imperfect songs that are heard.
Your band should never use rehearsal studios that have no staff members on site. Here's why.
Rehearsal studios that have no staff members on site are a compromise too far. Here is why your band should not be using them.
How to get endless recording sessions for the price of rehearsal sessions, for less than £1,900.
That is all that is needed for a band, record label or sound engineer to have everything they need to record bands to their heart's content.
15 ways to save money on your rehearsal sessions.
15 ways your band can keep more money in your pocket, and still get the most out of every rehearsal.
How bands can use economic theories to save on their rehearsal sessions.
Exploring the factors that affects a rehearsal studios income, and how bands can use this information to get cheaper sessions.
The 10 biggest extra benefits to working in a rehearsal studio.
Working in a rehearsal studios pays the bills, but there's also numerous other benefits to the job that aren't so obvious.
10 ways to make your rehearsal sessions as productive as possible.
One month of focused and organised rehearsal sessions can have more results than going through the motions for a whole year.
Why all unsigned bands should record their music independently, without any outside help. Part 2/2.
Bands today are following the example made by bands in the 1960s by trying to get signed. The rules have changed since then, and here's why.
Why all unsigned bands should record their music independently, without any outside help. Part 1/2.
There is nothing that will empower your band more than taking on the responsibility of creating your own success.
9 ways to make band auditions better.
Nothing makes more of a difference to a band than finding the right band mates. Make sure you do everything you can to find them.
How to prevent your band's gear from getting stolen, and what to do if it happens?
Preparing for this eventuality in advance can save you £1,000s, and could be the difference between the band continuing or not. Act now!
9 small improvements that all rehearsal studios can offer.
Sometimes lots of planning, spare items, elbow grease and communicating with the bands goes a lot further than spending money. Here's how.
10 things I learned from chatting to over 100 other rehearsal studios during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chatting to other rehearsal studios made me realise that the support system for the grassroots music industry needs dramatic improvement.
Long term political policies, not COVID-19, is the biggest cause for the closure of UK music venues
COVID-19 was the final nail in the coffin for many in the music industry, but there were also numerous mistakes that led to that point.
"The AirBnB for Rehearsal Studios?" No thanks.
Having an automated central booking system for rehearsal studios may be convenient, but it's also incredibly short sighted and dangerous.
A Brief History of MillMead Business Centre
The building that we're based in is now in it's 10th decade, here's a history about the company that built it, and why.
Northumberland Park, Tottenham - An Area Fit For The Tube
We opened the studios in Tottenham as we feel it's one of the most unrated parts of London. Here's how it could be made better.
Bally Studio's Best Albums of 2015
We hope that everyone has had a fantastic 2015, and that 2016 has started just as well. smile emoticon Back in Feb 2015 we decided to try...
Night Mayor, Part 2: If Market Forces Are Killing The Music Industry, They Can Save It Too
By Jimmy Mulvihill 9th November 2015 In our previous blog post, we focused on the possible appointment of a London Night Time Mayor to...
Night Mayor Part 1: Why London's Night Mayor May Become A Nightmare For The Music Industry.
by Jimmy Mulvihill 2nd November 2015 As the slow decline of London’s music scene rumbles on towards the Christmas period, a time in...
Electioneering - #SaveLondonMusic
by Jimmy Mulvihill May 22nd 2015 A couple of months ago we wrote two blog pieces about the decline, and the potential escalation of the...
Keep Music Live And Loud
by Jimmy Mulvihill 8th April 2015 The whole music industry revolves around a simple premise of bands making great music, and people who...
A Call For Clear, Definitive And Quantitative Guidelines With Regards To Noise Regulations.
by Jimmy Mulvihill 8th April 2015 Letter to Political candidates and political parties On Monday 13th April the following letter will be...
Tottenham Does Not Need New Plans, It Needs The Current Ones To Be Implemented
What's the point in new plans being released all the time if ones from a decade ago haven't been realised?
