Lyrics and rhymes, song structure, genres and forms, arrangement and instrumentation. Verse, chorus, verse and so forth.

Share experiences and advice on forming bands, building a fan base and getting gigs, surviving tours, schlepping amps, the ingredients of a good band, choosing the name, getting a look, and living with those artistic differences. Hug it out!

Discuss authenticity and integrity, styles and pigeonholes, fads and trends, heroes and influences, finding your own voice, what constitutes cool. It's only rock and roll . . . or is it?