JBX Band Blog
Expert articles on live band management, guitar chords, Bollywood music, instrument guides and tips for aspiring musicians from JBX Band Mumbai.
Starting or growing a music band? From the minimum number of musicians to sound equipment, setlists and booking requirements — here's everything a live band needs to perform professionally at events in India.
From Tum Se Hi to Kesariya — we've compiled the 20 most-requested Hindi songs at live events, with easy guitar chord progressions and capo positions for every skill level.
PAs, monitors, DI boxes, wireless systems — we break down exactly what gear JBX Band uses at weddings and corporate shows across Mumbai, and what to check when hiring a live band.
C, G, Am, Em, F, D, A, E — master these 8 open chords and you can play hundreds of Hindi and English songs. Step-by-step guide with finger positions, strumming patterns and practice tips.
Questions to ask, red flags to avoid, setlist variety, sound checks, pricing ranges and how to book the best live music experience for your wedding or reception in Mumbai and beyond.
JBX Band's rehearsal strategy: how we structure pre-show practice, how many run-throughs we do per song, and the difference between rehearsing for a 3-hour wedding vs a 45-minute corporate set.
What makes Sufi music so timeless and crowd-pleasing at Indian events? We cover the origins, the most-loved Sufi songs (with chord links), and why Sufi sets work beautifully at weddings and cocktail nights.
With live streaming, video calling and screen share technology maturing rapidly, is online guitar learning just as effective? We compare learning outcomes, cost, flexibility and what to look for in an online teacher.
Mixing Bollywood, English classics, Sufi and retro the right way. JBX Band's guide to sequencing songs for energy, audience flow and guaranteed crowd moments at corporate nights and gala dinners.
JBX Band's keyboardist Roshan shares his honest take on adult piano learning — the realistic timeline, the best first songs to learn, common mistakes, and how online piano classes make it easier than ever.
Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi — retro Bollywood is back in demand at weddings and corporate events. We look at why audiences love classic Hindi film music and the best retro songs to include in your event's setlist.
Finding the right bandmates is harder than it sounds. JBX Band's founder shares how to structure auditions, what to test for (technical skill vs musicality vs attitude), and how to evaluate chemistry on the first jam session.