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How to become a rock star
Contributed by: Frost
  • 1. What is the most important first step to becoming a rock star?
A) Getting a cool haircut
B) Mastering an instrument
C) Buying expensive clothes
D) Networking with celebrities
  • 2. Which skill is vital for writing original songs?
A) Dancing
B) Songwriting
C) Cooking
D) Marketing
  • 3. What is the purpose of consistent practice?
A) Breaking instruments
B) Wasting time
C) Improving skills
D) Annoying neighbors
  • 4. How can you get exposure as a musician?
A) Avoiding other musicians
B) Ignoring social media
C) Playing live gigs
D) Hiding in your basement
  • 5. What does 'networking' involve in the music industry?
A) Ignoring managers and producers
B) Only talking to fans
C) Avoiding all human contact
D) Connecting with other musicians and industry professionals
  • 6. Which social media platform is most crucial for musicians?
A) Yellow Pages
B) MySpace
C) LinkedIn
D) It depends on your target audience.
  • 7. What is the main function of a music manager?
A) Doing your laundry
B) Handling business aspects
C) Playing the drums
D) Writing songs for you
  • 8. Why is a demo important?
A) To start a fire
B) To hide your music from the world
C) To use as a coaster
D) To showcase your music to industry professionals
  • 9. What should a band agreement cover?
A) Favorite colors
B) Ownership, royalties, and decision-making
C) Dream vacation spots
D) Recipe for banana bread
  • 10. What is the purpose of music licensing?
A) Hiding your music from the public
B) Eating all the snacks
C) Breaking your instruments
D) Granting permission to use your music
  • 11. How can you protect your original songs?
A) Deleting them from existence
B) Giving them away for free
C) Ignoring legal advice
D) Copyrighting them
  • 12. What is the role of a booking agent?
A) Securing gigs and performances
B) Tuning your guitar
C) Driving the tour bus
D) Writing your setlist
  • 13. What is 'stage presence'?
A) Hiding behind your instrument
B) Playing with your back to the audience
C) Ignoring the crowd
D) The ability to engage an audience
  • 14. Why is constructive criticism valuable?
A) It makes you feel bad
B) It's designed to hurt your feelings
C) It helps you improve
D) It's always wrong
  • 15. What does 'DIY' mean in the music context?
A) Delegate It Yourself
B) Don't Involve Yourself
C) Destroy It Yourself
D) Do It Yourself
  • 16. What is the key to building a loyal fanbase?
A) Engaging with your audience
B) Being rude to your fans
C) Ignoring your fans
D) Charging exorbitant ticket prices
  • 17. What is the purpose of a press kit?
A) To provide information about you to the media
B) To start a fire
C) To protect yourself from the press
D) To throw at the audience
  • 18. What is a 'record label'?
A) A sticker on a vinyl record
B) A company that promotes and distributes music
C) A type of clothing
D) A place where records are broken
  • 19. What is a music publisher responsible for?
A) Printing song lyrics
B) Hiring background dancers
C) Managing the rights to your songs
D) Selling musical instruments
  • 20. Why is financial management important for musicians?
A) To live in poverty
B) To spend all your money immediately
C) To avoid paying taxes
D) To manage income and expenses effectively
  • 21. What does 'merchandise' refer to in music?
A) Illegal concert tickets
B) Branded products sold to fans
C) Free promotional items nobody wants
D) Stolen instruments
  • 22. What is a 'music festival'?
A) A convention for instrument manufacturers
B) A gathering of music critics
C) A large event featuring multiple musical acts
D) A meeting of music industry lawyers
  • 23. What is 'streaming' in the context of music?
A) Listening to music online without downloading
B) Sending music via postal mail
C) Turning off all the lights during a concert
D) Playing music underwater
  • 24. What is the 'BMI' or 'ASCAP'?
A) Performing rights organizations
B) Types of musical instruments
C) Recording studios
D) Concert venues
  • 25. What does 'touring' involve?
A) Traveling to perform in different locations
B) Sitting at home
C) Avoiding all public appearances
D) Never leaving your hometown
  • 26. What is a 'soundcheck'?
A) A dance move
B) A new genre of music
C) Testing audio equipment before a performance
D) A type of snack
  • 27. Why is physical and mental health important for musicians?
A) Because it's unimportant
B) To show off to your bandmates
C) So you can eat more junk food
D) To sustain a demanding career
  • 28. What is a 'music video'?
A) A radio program
B) A written song
C) A visual accompaniment to a song
D) A type of microphone
  • 29. What is the benefit of collaborating with other musicians?
A) Starting unnecessary feuds
B) Expanding your network and creativity
C) Isolating yourself from the music community
D) Stealing their ideas
  • 30. What is the most crucial element for long-term success as a rock star?
A) Immediate fame and fortune
B) Persistence and passion
C) Having the coolest clothes
D) Being naturally talented without any effort
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