BetheBand

Nope! BeTheBand is designed for a wide range of players. That's why we have auditions with everyone who signs up. We make sure to match you with other musicians around your skill level. If you’ve got some experience playing at home and you're ready to grow, you’re in the right place. We do expect you to be able to play: basic chords if you're a pianist or guitarist and if you're a drummer to be able to play basic rhythms like pop, rock and blues. As a singer its just being able to sing on key!

In short, everyone is welcome! We tend to work with guitarists, bassists, drummers, vocalists and keys players but if you play something else we'd love to have you. Variety is the spice of life!

Once you choose a time, you'll attend a relaxed audition with our music directors. You'll play one song from a prepared list — it's simply to help us understand your level and match you with the right band.

We focus on matching bands based on skill level, style, and availability, but if you sign up with a friend, we’ll do our best to place you together.

Yes! Many of our participants are returning musicians. We’ll help ease you back into playing in a supportive, no-pressure environment.

BetheBand welcomes everyone from 18 to 80! Whether you're a young adult jamming for the first time or a seasoned performer, our group offers opportunities to enjoy making music and performing live, regardless of experience.

Every band will have at least one guitarist, drummer, pianist/keyboardist and vocalist.

Rehearsals are held in fully equipped studios in central London, with easy access via public transport.

No problem! We offer affordable gear rental options for rehearsals and the live show — just let us know what you need when signing up.

Every space we rehearse in will have a keyboard and drum kit available. Of course you're welcome to bring you're own. Just let us know if thats important to you.

Payment is made at the beginning of the 8 week term. We will try to accommodate any changes but it of course depends if there is a space available in another band.

Rehearsals take place at a time that works for you. When you sign up for an audition, we will ask about your preferences. Rehearsals usually take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in a rehearsal studio in central London, accessible by public transport. Our band directors are professional musicians with active weekend gig schedules. To ensure the highest quality instruction, rehearsals take place on weekdays only. If there is a public holiday during a rehearsal, it will be postponed to another date.

We encourage full attendance, but we understand life happens. Let us know in advance and we’ll help your band stay on track.

For now all of our programming takes place exclusively around London including the auditions, rehearsals and final shows. Please let us know if you would like to see BetheBand in another city!

After the final performance, you’ll have the option to continue with your band in the next term, join a new group, or take a break — no pressure, all passion.

Shows are held in fully equipped performance venues in central London, with easy access via public transport. This could be a pub, bar or local performance space.

Each band member gets to suggest up to 6 songs they would like to perform. The band director then chooses which songs to perform based on the band's ability and how it fits with the rest of the set that is planned.

Yes! We aim to provide a high-quality recording or video of your performance so you can relive the moment and share it.

We take a £15 deposit to cover the cost of the studio that we use for the audition. This is deducted from the total term cost if you decide to join a band.

Every space we rehearse in will have a keyboard, amps and drum kit available. We also offer affordable gear rental options for rehearsals and the live show — just let us know what you need when signing up.