Equipping musicians with the tools for long-term music careers.

Too many hardworking musicians invest their efforts in the wrong areas and burn out before receiving the recognition they deserve.

'Don't Start A Band' provides Artist Development Packs to take on the unique challenges of the music industry so that you can go from feeling aimless and frustrated to innovative and inspired.

Without developing these foundational skills, artists can:

  • Burn out and quit before their big break

  • Miss out on big career opportunities

  • Feel a loss of connection to their art and vision

  • Experience resentment with how their music career is going

By investing in your music career with the DSAB packs, You will:

  • Be several steps ahead of other artists

  • Be able to make confident, career elevating decisions

  • Save time and energy by putting your efforts into the things that really matter

  • Experience higher levels of career fulfillment 

  • Navigate your network and relationships with more clarity 

  • Feel a deeper connection with your creativity, band and team

  • Discover higher levels of energy and productivity

  • Be equipped to adapt to the ever-evolving music industry

  • Feel more confident in presenting your ideas with collaborators

  • Feel a greater sense of ease while you perform and interact with fans

  • Be more comfortable navigating the highs and lows

  • Bounce back faster after setbacks

  • Open the door to more opportunity and long-term success

YOUR GUIDE

I'm Jed Elliott, the bassist for the British band The Struts. Over the past 15 years, I've performed on stages worldwide, opening for legends like The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, and Guns N' Roses.

I'm here to equip the next generation of musicians with the tools and insights I wish I'd had when I started.

Like you, I feel frustration at the unique challenges the music industry presents.

I understand how it feels to be overwhelmed pursuing a life in music.

Nobody should have to experience burnout doing what they love most...

...Let's build the foundations for your long, sustainable and fulfilling music career!

CONTACT: Dontstartaband2024@gmail.com

Being an artist means facing challenges you’re not prepared for. ‘DSAB’ is a kind friend to help you out with those challenges - I love it!
— ALEX AIONO
A lot of creatives looking for internal work don’t know where to begin. This is a great way to get the ball rolling while maintaining that motivation to be better for ourselves.
— MIKE MOODY
I truly believe in these packs and what they can do to help any artist, personally and professionally.
— KELSY KARTER
An absolute game changer. With its holistic approach, the DSAB packs profoundly enriched my musical journey by guiding me through previously unexplored topics.
— ANDREW MAFFATT

Too many hardworking musicians invest their efforts in the wrong areas and burn out before receiving the recognition they deserve.

'Don't Start A Band' provides Artist Development Packs to take on the unique challenges of the music industry so that you can go from feeling aimless and frustrated to innovative and inspired.

This development is what sets the foundations for a long, sustainable and fulfilling music career.