Introducing BandFrame.

At BandFrame, we believe that musicians deserve to look as good as they sound.

  • Focus and clarity of a press kit with the aesthetic and customization of a traditional website.
  • Not only for bands and performers, but educators, engineers, film composers, music therapists, business professionals, and more.
  • Easy to build and maintain. No coding or design experience needed.
  • "What You See Is What You Get" (WYSIWYG) real-time editing.
  • Unique "home" on the web that musicians can feel confident about.

About BandFrame

  • Built by musicians, for musicians.
  • Launched in 2013 by Berklee Alumni: Mike Wyatt '09, Mike Blong '10, and Rob O'Block '12.
  • Inspired to develop BandFrame out of a need to create an elegant, one page web platform for our band at Berklee, without spending big money on a traditional website.
  • Self-funded by the three founders without any private equity or third party firms.
  • Development team is led by company stakeholder, Charles Lowell at The FrontSide Inc. (Austin, TX).
  • Public Relations is led by company stakeholder, Ashley Herendeen of Cone Communications (New York, NY).
  • Operations are based out of Boston, Nashville, and Austin.
  • Current internship program includes opportunities for music business students as well as web developers.
  • During development, sought valuable advice and direction from the Berklee community, including: students, faculty, alumni, and Roger Brown in order to optimize the BandFrame experience for the modern music student and professional.
Current Features

Cover Photo

Upload, position and add effects to your best wide-angle photo.

Theme Chooser

Personalize your BandFrame with custom colors, textures, and fonts.

Social Icons

Link fans directly to your favorite networks: Facebook, Twitter, iTunes, Spotify, & more.

Featured Track

Choose an mp3 which viewers can listen to while they browse through your BandFrame.

Biography

Let people know who you are and what you do, ideal for biography & band member info.

Listen

Integrate your music with leading streaming audio service, SoundCloud.

Booking & Contact

Share booking & publicity contact info for up to six (6) contacts.

Shows

Update and manage your upcoming shows with ease.

Featured Video

Streaming your best YouTube or Vimeo video content is as easy as entering a link.

Social Feeds

Your status messages & tweets from Facebook and Twitter, displayed in real-time.

In-Development Features

Photos

Showcase your most impressive high-resolution images for viewers to browse or download.

Downloads

Keep your files in the cloud to share with bandmates & fans.
Perfect for posting sheet music, scores, samples, resumes, and press materials.

Edit Mode

Create an Account

Once you've created an account, click on the green "Edit BandFrame" button and begin building your frame.

Add Your Content

Add content by clicking on the + signs, build a custom theme by clicking the button at the top, and save your work as you go!

Publish Your BandFrame

Click the green "Publish BandFrame" button at the top to finalize your frame and share it with the world.

Infrastructure

Under the Hood

  • BandFrame is built on Ruby on Rails, the open-source web framework geared toward sustainable productivity & scaling.
  • Incorporates the D3.js Javascript library to combine powerful visualization components and maximize the full capabilities of web standards such as HTML5 & CSS3 (interactions, animations, etc.)
  • Integrates Ember.js to automatically update when the underlying data changes.
  • Hosted by Heroku for easy server management, quick deploys & scalability.
  • Utilizes Stripe for all merchant transactions.

Support System

  • Utilize Zendesk as main support system, where users can submit tickets for support requests.

  • E-mail Support 24/7

  • @bandframeHELP on Twitter

  • Tutorial Videos on YouTube
  • Public Facebook Page for Support

BandFrame & Berklee. Today.

  • Ruby BC
    Berklee '09
    American Idol, The Voice, Nickelodeon (Los Angeles, CA)
    I met up with my friend Mike Blong (Co-Founder of BandFrame) as I was passing through Nashville on tour, and he told me about BandFrame. I immediately created one and I love it! Finally, one place online that has all my information easily accessible, which the fans love, and so do I!- Ruby BC
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  • Elise Hayes
    Berklee '10
    Songwriter - Grey's Anatomy, ABC, CBS (Nashville, TN)
    BandFrame is the perfect tool for artists to have a clear and concise presence on the web that looks fantastic. It's so easy for people to navigate, which makes it easier for artists to connect with their audiences - and that makes all of the difference!- Elise Hayes
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  • John Nye
    Berklee '10
    Film Composition - Prometheus, National Geographic (Los Angeles, CA)
    As a film composer in LA, it's a huge advantage to have a site that I can tailor fit to my current project. The design and layout of BandFrame could not be better, and it is a pleasure to use…imagine that!- John Nye
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  • Mario Carrillo
    Berklee '11
    Bassist, Arranger (Madrid, Spain)
    "I get asked about my website all of the time. It looks great! I keep spreading the word about BandFrame in Spain!"- Mario Carrillo
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Other Berklee Community on BandFrame

John Stevens

Mike Wyatt

Mike Blong

Rob O'Block

Cosmodrome

Gentlemen Hall

Project Blue Book

Rapplesauce

Shane Allessio

Alison Wedding

Hollywood Horns

Mad Satta

Evolfo Doofeht

Dane Farnsworth

Scott Kulman


  • Snarky Puppy
    International Touring Artists, Grammy Nominees, Berklee Clinicians
    BandFrame has been the ideal web solution for the Snarky Puppy team.  It presents the band in a clear, concise, stylish way, and the customer service has been nothing short of first rate.

    - Eric Gerber, Agent
    Snarky Puppy, Royal Artist Group
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BandFrame & Berklee. Tomorrow.

We envision BandFrame serving as a powerful tool not only for students and alumni, but also for ensembles & faculty.

Let's take a look at how BandFrame could function in the Berklee ecosystem through the eyes of current student, Erik Jalajas.

Erik receives sign-up e-mail from BandFrame.

Erik signs up for BandFrame.

Erik builds his BandFrame.

Erik is looking for a guitar professor to study with.

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Erik explores David Tronzo's BandFrame.

Erik is looking for an ensemble to join.


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Erik explores the L.A. Studio Ensemble BandFrame.


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Erik utilizes BandFrame as a platform to submit his BAS portfolio.


Erik decides to go on the annual Nashville trip with Berklee.


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In Nashville, Erik meets Berklee alum, Mitch White, and explores his BandFrame.

BandFrame for Students

As a student at Berklee, defining your musical identity is key. BandFrame empowers students to showcase themselves with confidence on the web.


Erik Jalajas
6th Semester Guitar Principal
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  • Helps students reinforce their musical identity and branding as artists and music professionals.
  • Can be used as supplement to ensemble auditions, performance opportunities, internships, and professional work opportunities.
  • Platform for scholarship portfolio submissions with downloadable materials (resume, audio files, etc.)
  • Gives parents the opportunity to stay up to date with their student's activities and accomplishments at Berklee.
  • From the Student
    I love BandFrame because of its very organized, professional appearance. All the content is very accessible, easy to manage, and most of all looks so incredible.
    - Erik Jalajas

BandFrame for Alumni

In today's music business, a strong online presence is key to success. BandFrame provides the working musician with a modern, focused and easy to use home on the web.


Mitch White
Drummer with MCA Nashville recording artist, Gary Allan
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  • Has the aesthetic value of a professional website with the focus and functionality of a press kit.
  • Provides students with a consistent web platform to smoothly transition from college into the professional environment.
  • Appeals to both industry and non-industry related viewers (peers, fans, employers, etc.).
  • Berklee branding adds credibility to their professional web presence.
  • From the Alumnus
    BandFrame is awesome! As a professional touring drummer, I need something quick and concise that delivers my information. With BandFrame, I can neatly organize my portfolio in a nice, simple layout, without having to mess with any HTML. It's ready to rock in no time at all!
    - Mitch White

BandFrame for Ensembles

Ensembles are one of the highlights of the Berklee curriculum. BandFrame serves as both an in-class resource, and a platform for exposure within the community.


L.A. Studio Ensemble
Official Berklee ensemble
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  • Ability for professors to provide charts, recordings & other class related materials to students online.
  • Improves overall visibility for ensembles to share their music, videos, and upcoming performances within the community.
  • Provides students with a quick and easy way to learn more about a specific ensemble (Extended Bio, Video, Photos, Audio, Contact Information).
  • Ability for Berklee to showcase choice ensembles to prospective students, parents, and the Boston community.
  • From the Ensemble Director
    BandFrame would be an excellent resource for ensembles. It would be a great way to showcase what we do in class to the community and prospective students. This is the answer!
    - Marty Walsh

BandFrame for Faculty

The esteemed faculty is perhaps Berklee's greatest strength. BandFrame provides faculty with a platform to share their work and teaching style with the Berklee community.


David Tronzo
Associate Professor of Guitar
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  • Ability for Berklee to further showcase their esteemed faculty to prospective students.
  • Gives students the ability to learn more about a teacher's approach and style (Audio, Video, Photos, Contact Information).
  • Faculty can use this platform for their professional careers while reinforcing Berklee branding.
  • Allows professors to provide class related materials to their students.
  • From the Faculty
    BandFrame is an immensely useful, easy to navigate and beautiful to look at website service - my site is wonderful! I have press materials, bios, videos and photos stored, and the site can expand to meet my needs. BandFrame is a brilliant design and I love being a part of their roster.
    - David Tronzo

Why BandFrame?

BandFrame creates a more connected environment at Berklee, allowing students to learn more about their peers, faculty, and ensembles.

What People Are Saying About BandFrame

  • Music must adapt in many ways to digital technology, and BandFrame is the newest start-up helping it to do so...
    - Hilary Milnes, BostInno
  • [BandFrame is] designed for musicians to be able to execute without a bunch of training or frustration...
    - Dawn-Marie Januzzi, Right Startups
  • A simple to use yet powerful tool for music promotion...
    - Christopher Brown, The Longfellow Bridge
  • [BandFrame] seems like a cool alternative to whatever is leading the charge right now...
    - Allston Pudding
  • "If you’re a band that needs your own look on the web with a want for your own look as well, the solution may have launched recently called BandFrame...
    - David Garlow, The Examiner

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For more information about our company & to try BandFrame today, visit:
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