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# 20 Sneaky Rules About Being In A Band That No One Ever Told You
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- Published: 2014-01-22T10:06:20.000Z
- Updated: 2014-01-22T10:06:20.000Z
- Description: I'm sure at some point in your career you've heard someone say "If only I knew then what I know now" – or something to that effect. We've all been. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2014/01/20-sneaky-rules-about-being-in-a-band-that-no-one-ever-told-you.html]
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- Tags: Indie Music, Live & Ticketing, Music Business, Music Think Tank, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:43

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I'm sure at some point in your career you've heard someone say "If only I knew then what I know now" – or something to that effect. We've all been in circumstances where we could have benefited greatly from a considerate "heads up" but instead, we learned the lesson the hard way.

**Sari Delmar** is opening the floor in an effort to work together instead of working apart and ultimately against one another. Join the conversation on [MusicThinkTank.com](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/20-sneaky-rules-about-being-in-a-band-that-no-one-ever-told.html?ref=hypebot.com) – let us know what you think of the 20 rules listed and what you would add based on your own experiences.

"*The way you carry yourself goes a long way. Industry people have been around the block and can pick up on subtle things. Before you say a word to them they have an idea of what you will ask for, your level of competence, and your value in the conversation. Is this right? No. But, see it as a chance to surprise them.*"

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