Frequently Asked Questions

Click "Bands" in the navigation, then "Create New Band". Enter your band name and basic information. You can add members, set up your public profile, and customize your band's settings.

You can add songs individually from your band page, or import multiple songs at once from a Google Doc or Google Spreadsheet. Each song can include title, artist, key, tempo, and links to audio, videos, or chord charts.

You can create setlists in three ways: (1) Create an empty setlist and add songs manually, (2) Import from a Google Doc or Google Spreadsheet using the Quickset form - perfect for quickly creating setlists from existing song lists, or (3) Copy an existing setlist. Once created, organize songs into sets (Set 1, Set 2, Encore, etc.) and reorder as needed.

Songs are powerful! You can add links to audio files, YouTube videos, MIDI files, and PDF chord charts. Create gig documents (chord charts and lyrics) directly in The Band Plan. Record individual songs and promote them as reference recordings. Link songs to album tracks.

Setlists offer multiple views: Music Stand (full-screen for performing), Rehearsal View (access to all charts), Audio Playlist (play through songs), and Print view. You can record full sets, split them into individual songs, and use the Setlist Player to skip songs or promote recordings.

Go to your band's edit page and enable "Public Profile". Add your band bio, tagline, photos, videos, albums, and upcoming shows. Your public profile becomes a shareable website showcasing your band to fans and venues.

Create an album from your band page, add tracks from your songs, set a release date, and publish it. Your album gets a shareable public page where fans can listen to tracks, view artwork, and support your music.

Go to your profile settings and enable "Public Musician Profile". Add your bio, instruments, photos, and link to your bands. Your profile becomes a shareable page showcasing your musical work.

Browse the venue database, add venues to your band, and start "opportunities" to track your booking communications. Log every interaction (email, phone, text) and watch opportunities progress from prospecting to booked. When booked with a date, a gig is automatically created.

Gigs are automatically created when you book an opportunity with a date. You can also create gigs manually. Add details like start/end times, ticket prices, links, and posters. Link gigs to setlists for easy access during performances. Gigs appear on your band calendar and public profile.

Use Quick Record to record a single song. After recording, you can normalize the audio for consistent volume, trim the start/end points, and promote the recording as a reference recording or add it to an album. Reference recordings appear as audio links on your song pages.

Record a full setlist directly from your setlist page. Recordings automatically stop after 4 hours and are saved to your browser - you can upload them later even if you return after 24 hours. After recording, normalize for consistent volume, then split the recording into individual songs using the waveform editor. Use the Setlist Player to play through all songs, skip unwanted songs, and promote individual splits as reference recordings.

Use Quick Record and select "Record New Idea" to quickly capture musical ideas or sketches. Ideas are stored in your band's Ideas section and can be developed into full songs later. Perfect for capturing inspiration on the go.

Check your storage usage on your profile page. Free accounts get 8GB. Pro and Premium accounts get more storage, and storage pools across all your bands. Delete old recordings you no longer need, or upgrade your plan for more space. Large files (300MB+) should be normalized before uploading.