[Dixielandjazz] Starting a Band

[Robert S. Ringwald]

 Pam Munter, pmunter at teleport.com wrote:

> I'm a newbie to this list, but I'm enjoying the various threads.
> I've just returned from an incredible week at Sacramento's Adult
> Dixieland Camp.  And I've returned with a mission:  I want to form a
> Dixieland band.  But being only an intermediate cornet/trumpet
> player, myself, I lack the theoretical expertise that might be
> essential.
>
> I'd appreciate any ideas/ suggestions, advice, etc. I might take into
> consideration in forming a band from scratch.
 >

Hello Pam & welcome to DJML.

The first thing we have to know is, where do you live?  It is kinda hard for
someone in South Carolina to join your new band, if you live in Broken
Pelvis, MT.

Do you read music?

Looking forward to hearing more from you.

--Bob
robert at ringwald.com
Placerville, CA USA