In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This is the best way to find local musicians who are actively searching for people to join their band. If you don't see any posted ads in these places, check back again on a regular basis to see if any new ads have been put up. For example, make it a point to pop into the same local music store every weekend to see if anybody has posted a notice for a musician to join their band. Try to go to as many local places as possible. Your area probably has a lot of venues for bands to play in, so check all of them out to see if these bands are looking for new members. Talk to other participants in the class to see if they're either in a band or know people in one. This is one of the most direct and simple ways of expanding your music network in your local area, which is very helpful for finding other musicians. For best results, sign up for a course in the musical instrument that you want to play in the band. For example, if you want to join a band as a drummer, take a class on drumming. Enrolling in music classes also has the added benefit of helping you be a better musician down the line. They may not be members of a band who are seeking a new bandmate, but there's a chance they're friends with people in a band. Going to open mic nights is also the best way to meet people in your local music scene without having to actually play an instrument. There are a variety of websites where you can either peruse different bands' listings or post your own ad for bands to look at. Going online will also allow you to narrow your search based on your specific preferences or requirements. For instance, if you're only interested in joining a punk rock band, you can narrow your search to only those bands that play punk rock music. Some of the best websites to use include JoinMyBand, Gumtree, JamKazam, and BandMix. You may also find musicians looking for people to join their band on social media. Facebook and Twitter are the most common social media platforms to look on, but musicians also tend to be active on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, and Reverbnation. In your videos, mention that you're actively looking for a band to join. This way, other musicians will be able to see your musical talent before they even meet you and determine whether you'd be a good fit for their band. YouTube is the best website for you to post your videos, but you may also have some luck sharing them to Facebook as well. that say you're looking to join a band. If there are any bands out there that are actively looking for new members, they may seek to add you to their lineup if they come across your ad. Craigslist is by far the most popular site people use for posting classified ads.
Summary: Look for ads and notices in music stores, venues, and rehearsal rooms. Join a group music lesson or class to network with other musicians. Go to open mic nights and jam sessions to meet other fans of music. Use websites that post listings for bands that are looking for members. Upload videos of yourself playing music online. Post your own classified ads

Problem: Article: Cut an 18-inch (45 cm) piece of ribbon in a color or pattern your mom will love. Fold over one end to about an inch (2.5 cm), then fold it again. Sew or hot glue the fold closed. Fold the other end once to an inch, then place a hair elastic at the seam of the fold and fold the ribbon over again. Sew or glue the fold close. Glue or sew a button on the end without the elastic, on the front of the ribbon. This will be the opposite side of the ribbon from where you folded the ribbon down. When you're finished, place the elastic around the button to hold the bookmark closed. Customize the bookmark with your mom's favorite colors, designs, or even characters! Clean an empty tin can well, using warm water mixed with the dish soap. Let the can completely air dry and then paint it in your mom's favorite color. You can use ribbon or washi tape to decorate the can once it's dry, adding a pretty design on top of the color you chose. To add a little something special, buy a small potted plant to put in the tin vase, or pick some flowers from your own garden. Just make sure you have permission to pick your own flowers! You can use any jar you like a mason jar, an old vegetable jar just make sure it's cleaned out really well and smells fresh. Then write one memory of your mom on each slip of paper. When you're finished, fold them in half and put them in the jar. You should use at least twenty slips of paper so the jar looks pretty full. You can decorate the jar with stickers, craft paint, or ribbon. Make sure you write "Memory Jar" on the outside. Hole punch blank index cards in the upper left corner. On each card, write down one thing you love about your mom. When you're finished, slip a binder ring through the hole in the all of the cards. You can ask your whole family to participate, so she knows why you all love her. Try using different colored index cards or decorating them before you put the book together. It will make the book look more personal and let your mom know you spent a lot of time on it. This is a really great gift to make if you have siblings who want to help or be involved. And it's something your mom can keep for a long time, unlike real flowers! Using a different color paint for each kid, dip your hands and feet in paint and then make a row of handprints or a row of footprints on a 36-inch (90 cm) wide piece of paper. When everyone is finished making their hand and footprints, let the papers completely dry. Cut out each foot or handprint. Arrange the cut-out hand and footprints in rows in a shallow half circle shape on a large piece of construction paper. When you're happy with your design, glue them down. Roll the construction paper into a cone and glue or staple it closed.
Summary:
Make ribbon bookmarks. Make a homemade tin can flower vase. Make a memory jar. Put together a "Things I love About You" Book. Make a handprint bouquet.