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The typical band rehearsal studio, rented on an hourly basis at P150 or thereabouts, is a small room surrounded by soundproofed walls and furnished with musical instruments, amplifiers, and microphones. Most of them remain small, underground businesses. You won’t really see a listing of these establishments in the yellow pages, but every aspiring young musician can tell you precisely where they can be found.

Consider space

The maximum revenue that the band rehearsal studio business can generate is generally fixed, so those who wish to put up one absolutely must think of ways to keep initial costs down. That income figure would be in the region of P45,000 monthly, assuming that the rental fee is the usual P150 per hour and the business is open 10 hours a day, seven days a week. In practice, however, that figure should be lower to account for the slow days in the business.

Soundproofing

Soundproofing the band rehearsal studio is a must, but in this aspect of putting up the business, a little DIY-as many of the studio owners call the “do it yourself spirit”-goes a long way. One need not hire an architect for this, they say; it would suffice to research the subject on the Internet. The materials needed, particularly foam and carpeting, are generally available in construction supplies stores and they can be installed by an experienced carpenter.

Instrument play

The basic musical instruments and tools required by a band rehearsal studio are a drum set, guitars, cables, microphones, and amplifiers. Resist the temptation to buy them brand new, the studio owners are one in saying. They are best sourced second-hand to keep your initial capital requirements down, and you usually can pick the brains of musicians for insider secrets on where to find them cheap.

Some Useful Tips

The best locations are those accessible to young people in high school and college.

Know not only your clients but also the music industry. Musicians are a treasure-trove of information on suppliers of musical instruments and the like.

Maintain some house rules. Creative young people can sometimes go wild and they can thrash your studio in the process.

Go easy. Your clients thrive in a non-restrictive environment, so it’s good business to provide them with a relaxed environment.

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