Guide

Members & Bands

Collaborate with your band. Create bands, invite members, set permissions, and work together on your music.

Overview

Band Jams is built around bands - your collaborative workspace. Each band has its own recordings, catalog items, ideas, and conversations. You can be a member of multiple bands and switch between them easily.

Create

Start a new band and invite your collaborators.

Invite

Bring in band members via email or shareable invite links.

Manage

Set permissions to control who can do what in your band.

Creating Bands

Start a new band to begin collaborating.

Band Setup

  • Band Name: Choose a name for your band or project
  • Band Slug: A unique URL identifier (e.g., my-band)
  • Settings: Configure band preferences and default permissions

Inviting Members

Bring your bandmates into the workspace.

Email Invites

Enter email addresses to send direct invitations. Recipients click the link to join.

Invite Links

Generate a shareable link. Anyone with the link can request to join the band.

Invitation Status

  • Pending: Invitation sent, waiting for response
  • Accepted: Member has joined the band

Member Roles

Each member has a role that determines their default access level.

Owner

Full access to everything. Can manage billing, delete the band, and transfer ownership.

Admin

Can manage members, settings, and all content. Cannot manage billing or delete the band.

Member

Can create and edit content (recordings, catalog, ideas, events). The default role for new members.

Guest

Read-only access. Can view content and leave comments but cannot create or modify items.

Permissions

Control what each member can do. Permissions are granular - assign only what's needed.

Category What It Controls
Recordings
Upload, edit, and delete recordings
Catalog
Create and manage catalog items
Ideas
Create, rate, and manage ideas
Events
Create and manage calendar events
Chat
Send and manage chat messages
Setlists
Create and manage setlists
Members
Invite and manage band members
Settings
Modify band settings
Billing
Manage subscription and payments

Switching Bands

If you're in multiple bands, switch between them easily.

Band Switcher

The band switcher in the sidebar shows your current band. Click it to see all your bands and switch to a different one. Each band has its own isolated workspace.

  • Your current band is shown in the header
  • Click to open the band selector
  • Your selection is remembered for next time

Member Profiles

See what each member has contributed to the band.

Activity Stats

See recordings uploaded, comments made, ideas created, and more.

Achievements

Earn badges for milestones like first upload, 100 comments, and more.

Streaks

Track activity streaks. Stay engaged and keep the momentum going.

Tips for Band Management