Book Resources

Downloadable templates and worksheets from Field Guides for Modern Bands. These practical resources help you organize your band's operations, streamline communication, and implement proven strategies for success. From budget planning and contract templates to press kit builders and reference check guides, each resource is designed to save you time and help you make better decisions for your band's future.
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Addressing Concerns Guide

Guide for addressing concerns discovered during reference checks
productivity

Attendance Expectations Template

Template for setting and communicating attendance expectations
personnel

Audition Post Template

Template for creating effective audition postings
personnel

Audition Structure Guide

Guide for structuring effective auditions
legal

Band Agreement Template

Comprehensive band agreement template with explanatory notes
communication

Band Check-In Template

Template for regular band check-in meetings
leadership

Band Culture Guide

Guide for building and maintaining positive band culture
personnel

Bandmate Evaluation Framework

Framework for evaluating potential bandmates
personnel

Behavioral Interview Questions

List of behavioral questions for auditions
communication

Check-In Template

Template for regular one-on-one check-ins
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Conflict Mediation Guide

Guide for mediating conflicts between band members
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Conflict Resolution Framework

Framework for resolving band conflicts
communication

Conversation Starters

Conversation starters for difficult discussions
vision

Core Vision Worksheet

Worksheet for defining and maintaining core vision
creativity

Creative Constraints Guide

Guide for using constraints to enhance creativity
decision-making

Decision Assessment Tool

Tool for assessing whether to keep or replace a member
decision-making

Decision Criteria Template

Template for establishing decision-making criteria
decision-making

Decision-Making Framework

Framework for making band decisions
leadership

Delegation Framework

Framework for effective delegation
productivity

Deliberate Practice Guide

Guide for implementing deliberate practice in rehearsals
personnel

Departure Conversation Guide

Guide for having departure conversations with members
communication

Difficult Conversations Guide

Guide for navigating difficult conversations
engagement

Disengagement Guide

Guide for identifying and addressing disengagement
productivity

Eisenhower Matrix Template

Template for prioritizing tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix
communication

Expectation Clarification Template

Template for clarifying expectations with new members
legal

Financial Agreement Template

Template for band financial agreements
vision

Goal Setting Template

Template for setting and tracking band goals
creativity

Idea Capture System

System for capturing and organizing song ideas
decision-making

Input Gathering Template

Template for gathering input before decisions
leadership

Leadership Assessment Tool

Self-assessment tool for band leaders
leadership

Leadership Development Plan

Structured plan for developing band leaders
leadership

Leadership Feedback Template

Template for gathering feedback on leadership
leadership

Leadership Framework for Band Leaders

Comprehensive framework for band leadership with practical applications
productivity

Meeting Agenda Template

Template for productive band meetings
engagement

Milestone Celebration Guide

Guide for celebrating band milestones
personnel

Minimum Requirements Checklist

Checklist of minimum requirements for bandmates
personnel

Audition Observation Checklist

Checklist for observing auditions
personnel

Onboarding Checklist

Checklist for onboarding new band members
personnel

Performance Review Template

Template for conducting band member performance reviews
tools

Platform Comparison Guide

Comparison of platforms for finding bandmates
productivity

Preparation Accountability System

System for ensuring rehearsal preparation
productivity

Progress Tracking System

System for tracking band progress
leadership

Pushback Evaluation Guide

Guide for evaluating pushback from band members
productivity

Recording Options Comparison

Comparison of recording options for bands
personnel

Red Flags Checklist

Checklist of red flags when evaluating potential bandmates
personnel

Reference Check Template

Template for checking references of potential members
personnel

Reference Check Questions

Questions to ask when checking references
productivity

Rehearsal Agenda Template

Template for planning productive rehearsals
productivity

Rehearsal Documentation Template

Template for documenting rehearsal outcomes
productivity

Rehearsal Evaluation Tool

Tool for evaluating rehearsal effectiveness
productivity

Rehearsal Goals Template

Template for setting rehearsal goals
productivity

Rehearsal Planning Template

Template for planning effective rehearsals
productivity

Rehearsal Types Guide

Guide to different types of rehearsals and when to use them
conflict-resolution

Resolvability Assessment Tool

Tool for assessing whether conflicts are resolvable
personnel

Response Screening Guide

Guide for screening responses to audition posts
leadership

Servant Leadership Guide

Guide to servant leadership principles for bands
productivity

Setlist Builder Template

Template for building effective setlists
productivity

Time-Boxing Template

Template for time-boxing rehearsal activities
productivity

Time-Wasting Assessment

Assessment tool for identifying time-wasting activities
personnel

Transition Planning Guide

Guide for planning member transitions
vision

Vision Statement Template

Template for creating a band vision statement

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