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to play with.
JamFan matches you with compatible musicians nearby, based on instrument, genre, skill level and vibe. Find a band, find a drummer, find your people. Then go play.
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From solo to sold-out in six steps.
- 1
Download the app
iOS, Android - or use the web app on any device.
- 2
Sign up
Register with Apple, Google, email or Passkey.
- 3
Build a profile
Pick your instruments, genres, skill level and location - don’t forget the clip!
- 4
Get matched
We’ll find compatible musicians nearby, ranked by genuine compatibility.
- 5
Message
Chat in real time, swap clips, and lock in a time and a place.
- 6
Play
Meet up. Make noise. Start the band.
Finding people to play with has always sucked.
craigslist › community › musicians
Drummer wanted – (downtown)
posted 2014-03-12 16:42 · post id 7482910
This posting has expired.
Craigslist. Dead posts, zero filters, zero trust. You can’t search “drummer, metal, within 10 miles”.
Musicians Wanted · Your City
Public group · 12.4k members · 1h ago
Bassist needed!! Anyone?? 🙏
Facebook groups. Endless noise. No profiles, no matching. Your “looking for a bassist” post vanishes in an hour.
Music shop noticeboard
Anyone know a keys player?
Ask for Dave. Or leave a note with the till.
Word of mouth. Only works if you already know the scene. New in town? Good luck finding anyone.
forum.bandfinder2004.net › classifieds
[SEEKING] Singer wanted, serious only
Started by RiffLord_2007 · 14 Mar 2014 · 3 replies
- RiffLord_2007: bump · 12 Jun 2015
- RiffLord_2007: bump · 03 Aug 2017
- tone_chaser: still looking? · 22 Feb 2019
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Forums & Reddit. Walls of text, no faces, scattered across the planet. Never built for playing music together.
So we built the opposite. Meet JamFan.
Not just keyword filters.
Actual musical compatibility.
JamFan learns what you play, love and want, then puts the players you’ll genuinely click with in front of you. It knows a post-punk fan and an indie-rock fan belong together, not just exact tag matches. If you’ve ever used a dating app, you know how this works. We just made it for musicians. And when you know exactly what you need, filter for it - location, instruments, genres - while matching ranks everyone inside your net.
- InstrumentsWhat you play + how well
- GenresFrom bedroom pop to death metal
- Skill levelBeginner → expert
- LocationYour radius, your rules
- IntentCasual · serious · pro
You play bass. Mia plays drums.
Different instruments. Every band needs both.
You’re into post-punk. Mia’s into indie rock.
Not the same keyword, but JamFan knows they’re related.
Plus skill level, location and intent, all weighed in.
Plenty more matches near you.
Everything you need to start the band.
Compatible musicians, right nearby
Smart matching on what actually matters - instruments, genres, skill level, intent and a travel radius you control - so you find real people to meet up and play with, not just exact tag hits.
Real-time messaging
Chat instantly with your matches, or even make a group chat with others. Go from match to jam in minutes.
A feed for the music
Share your demos, gig posters and clips with the people you've matched with: a social feed that’s actually about playing.
Every card plays
Musician cards come alive: a video showcase and audio demo, story-style, right on the card. Know the vibe before you say hi.
Tune your search
The search that never existed anywhere else: filter by instruments, genre, location and intent. Or just swipe what we rank for you.
Multiple identities
Weekend rock guitarist and pro session vocalist? Run multiple profiles from a single account.
This is just the first chord.
Matching musicians is only the beginning. Here’s where JamFan is headed.
Find your people
Musician profiles with video showcases, smart matching with instrument and genre filters, city directories, the social feed and real-time messaging. Everything on this page, live today on iOS, Android and web.
The Music Map
A living map of your local scene: venues with live nights, guitar shops and rehearsal spaces, all in one place.
Organizations
Venues, agencies, shops and bands get shared profiles, member roles, rosters and map presence.
Gigs & Payments
Post open slots, apply or get invited, book the date, and get paid in-app. Split payments for bands.
Ecosystem
Events & tickets, a gear marketplace, rehearsal-space booking and music lessons.
Everything you want to know.
How do I find musicians near me?
Create a free JamFan profile with your instruments, genres and location, and we surface compatible musicians nearby, ranked by real musical compatibility. Match, message, and meet up to jam.
Musicians near me →Can I use JamFan to find a band or bandmates?
Absolutely. Whether you want to join a band, start one, or fill an empty spot (a drummer, a bassist, a singer), JamFan is built to find the right players near you.
Find bandmates →Is JamFan free?
Yes. Finding musicians, matching, the social feed and messaging are all free. Paid features for venues, agencies and gigs are on the roadmap.
How does JamFan match musicians?
JamFan looks at what you play, the genres you love, your skill level, how far you’ll travel and what you’re looking for, then puts the people you’ll genuinely click with in front of you. It understands that similar styles belong together, so you get real matches, not just exact keyword hits.
Do I need to be a professional musician?
Not at all. JamFan is for everyone: total beginners, weekend hobbyists, gigging semi-pros and touring professionals. Set your skill level and what you’re after, and we’ll match you with people on your wavelength.
What instruments and genres can I choose?
Loads: from guitar, drums, bass and vocals to keys, strings, brass, production and DJing, across every genre from jazz and blues to metal, hip-hop and electronic. If you make music, you’ll find your people.
Can I post videos on JamFan?
Yes. Every musician identity gets a showcase of up to six short audio and video clips that play story-style right on your card in Discover. You can also post videos to the feed and send them in chats.
Can I filter musicians by instrument or genre?
Yes. Stack up to 8 instruments and 8 genres at once, pick a spot on the map and set a radius from 5 to 500 km. Matching still ranks everyone inside your filters by real compatibility.
Can I browse musicians by city?
Yes. Discover has browsable city directories that grow with the community - like guitarists in London - across 70+ supported cities worldwide, and you can explore them without an account.
Browse musicians →Is JamFan safe to use?
We take safety seriously. There are reporting tools throughout the app and we actively review reports. Anyone who breaks our terms, or the good-natured spirit JamFan was built on, loses access. That said, we don’t personally vet members, and meeting anyone from online carries some inherent risk. Use common sense: meet in a public place first, tell a friend where you’ll be, and trust your instincts.
How old do you have to be to use JamFan?
JamFan is 18+ for now. We know the journey to find your musical people often starts younger, and we’d love to open it up. We’re putting extra safeguarding in place first so we can do it responsibly.
Which devices does JamFan run on?
iOS, Android and the web. Sign in on any device in seconds, however suits you best.
Can I contact the JamFan team?
Absolutely, we’d love to hear from you. Send us a message any time, whether it’s a question, feedback, a bug or a press enquiry, and a real human will get back to you.
Contact us →Every city has a scene.
Browsable directories of real musicians, city by city, growing as the community does. No account needed to look around.
Your next bandmate is one tap away.
Create a profile, get matched with musicians near you, and start playing. It’s free.