Monthly Articles to Help Make Your Band a Success.

Welcome to the Band 101, featuring articles by Eden endorser Steve Cook. Not only has he had an impressive career on bass, Steve is also a gifted writer. His articles on how to succeed as a band have appeared in several publications and websites, and are now available exclusively on our site. While not geared specifically towards bass, these articles can help you learn what it takes to make your band sucessful. Whether you want to play covers in your home town, or tour the world in support of a platinum album, Steve starts you on the road to musical happiness.

Steve Cook Steve has been playing bass since age 13, and has toured with a host of name acts, including King Konga and Course of Nature. He now resides in Nashville, where he does sessions in addition to touring with Patrick Davis. For more on his career, read Steve's bio here.

Each month, we'll present a new installment in Band 101. Every so often, Steve will answer questions we receive from readers. If you have a question you'd like to ask, send us an email.

Steve's Bio | Steve's Website

  1. So You're in a Band.
  2. P R 4 U
  3. Gotta Tour
  4. Cheap Touring
  5. Critical Mass
  6. Endorsements
  7. Audience Participation
  8. Audience Participation, Part Two
  9. Ruts And How To Deal With Them
  10. Ready to Record
  11. Band Agreements
  12. Your Band Sucks! Now What?
  13. Big
  14. That's Life
  15. War Stories
  16. Wanted: Den Mother
  17. Check
  18. What Now?
  19. Who Stopped My Roller Coaster?
  20. Tour Bus Rules