Hi everyone, I'm a guitarist from the Merrillville, Indiana area. The kicker is, I'm only 16, so this makes it even harder to find musicians. I have 5.5 years of experience, and I'm really dedicated to my music. But I can't find anybody (and i mean anybody) that i can get to join my band. I mean there are people here and there, but I'm having no luck. How do you all do it? (start your bands)
First let grandpa say ... GET YOUR EDUCATION FIRST !!
Building a band is about networking with like minded people.
And by the nature of your post I have to make the assumption that this will be your first attempt.
Try to find people at or slightly above your skill range ( whatever that may be ) It will keep things interesting for all involved as well as give you the opportunity to learn and grow.
Now another unsolicited piece of advice.
Move away from thinking acting and saying MY, MINE, I, ETC.
OURS and WE will go a long way in bringing a band to fruition and keeping it together long enough to accomplish something worth while.