INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Music is made up of a multitude of genres. Rock, blues, hip hop, pop, and country are just touching the surface of what those genres are. Figure out which sound best defines the band you hope to be in.  Ask yourself what genres you enjoy playing the most and who you hope your target audience will be. Will your audience rock out while doing mosh pits? Will your audience be mellow and sway to your songs as you play in tiny coffee shops? Decide on the instruments you will have to use.  A good start: lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, and drums.  You may want a keyboardist, sax, or brass, depending on what sort of music you'll be wanting to play. How many people will it take for your vision of your band to come to life? Allow the sound you’re hoping to create act as your guide. There are ways to get into contact with the right people even if you are unfamiliar with your local music scene. You can begin auditions as soon as you find people you think could fit the bill.  Go to school talent shows or open mic nights to get into contact with local artists in their environment. This will help you get a taste of what they have to offer musically by listening to some of their original stuff. A quicker, more technologically-savvy alternative is posting an ad on Facebook, Twitter, or even Instagram. Say something simple like: “Musician looking for an all female band to play with professionally. DM me for more details.” It's not important to do your own material at first. Start playing together and find out if you have good chemistry as a band.  Plan on a time when all members can attend rehearsals.  Plan to have rehearsals at least one time per week. If you can squeeze out one or two more times, that would be perfect. It might sound counterproductive to start with covers, or playing other people’s material, but it’s a great way to see what you gravitate towards collectively and as a group. This will help give you a direction of the kind of music you hope to be doing moving forward as a band. Encourage everyone who wants to write to write songs instead of delegating that task to one person. Over time, you will begin to agree who should do the biggest part of your band’s songwriting.  Keep your ego in check always. Nobody wants to be your backup band - if it's an ensemble, let it remain a collaborative effort. When you first start creating, think of your message and the things you’re trying to say when you put your music out there to the world.  Use guitar tab websites and other tutorials to help you push yourself musically with instruments and get better ideas of how to put music together as you arrange and develop your lyrics. Constantly push yourself.

SUMMARY: Decide the type of band you want to be in. Hire the members who will play for your band. Choose some songs to start having band rehearsals. Agree on your material.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Not having a car can save you money, but other commute costs can add up to. Do you buy a monthly train pass, maintain your bike, or split gas for an office carpool? Set aside that amount of money each month. If you walk or bike to work, you can also set aside a taxi budget. This will come in handy if the weather is too wild to travel in. A careless commute can take longer than average; make sure you’re giving yourself enough time to complete it. Set several alarms if you have to. Streamlining your morning routine in general can help with time. Make your lunch the night before, take a short shower, and don’t get distracted by TV during breakfast. If you’re not in the cozy embrace of a car, extreme weather can wreak havoc on your commute. Make sure you read the weather report before you leave the house each morning, and take precautions if you need to.  Dress sensibly in layers, and wear sturdy boots or shoes if needed. Carry an umbrella. Keep a small folding umbrella in your briefcase or backpack, so your day won’t be too derailed by a sudden downpour. Use oil-blotting sheets or a cooling face mist to defeat sweat and look put-together at work if you bike or walk in the heat. Take a taxi if it’s too much to bear. Don’t panic if your train is stalled or your tire pops. Emergencies happen to everyone, whether they drive to work. Let your boss know about the situation as soon as possible, and update them if anything changes. Always leave home with your phone charged in case of emergency. You should have your boss’s number saved, too.
Summary: Budget for your commute costs. Don’t oversleep. Check the weather. Let your boss know if you’ll be late.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you cannot, refer to step 2. During open house, a week or so before school starts, you may be given a map around the school. If so, make sure to view it over the weekend before you start school. At open houses, you will likely be given your schedule. If you feel like you may get lost, look around the school and practice the route you will take. Go in the order of what classes you will normally go to, and make sure you know where the important things are like your locker (if you have one), the cafeteria, the office, vending machines, and the bathrooms. A few nights before school, go over your schedule and memorize which class you will be going to, remember your teachers' names, and if you think you will need them, then the room numbers too.  Practice this in order while imagining the route you will make to each. You want to be prepared so you will not get lost or have trouble finding where each classroom is. Learn in depth the sports there, the clubs you can join, any traditions the school is familiar with, and ask them about your teachers if they had them.  You can also ask them about the first day there, if it makes you feel better. Make sure you are learning important things that will help you better transition into your new school.

SUMMARY:
Get a map of the school if possible. Practice your schedule if you are uncomfortable during open house. Make sure you remember your schedule. Ask an older brother or sister who has attended for tips and information.