"It was 20 years ago today...." Happy Birthday to us!
The path that has led us to our 20th birthday has been a rocky one. As we celebrate our best year ever, we look back at the challanges that we've faced in getting Bally Studios to it's current state.
11 more ways that we've improved Bally Studios over the last few years.
Improving the studios is a constrant process that never ends. Here's an insight into the many ways that we try to make the studios as great a place to rehearse as possible.
"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.
"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.
