Decide what ideas you'd like your band logo to express. Look at memorable band-related logos that have become instantly identifiable--such as the Rolling Stones' lips and tongue and Prince's male/female symbol--and come up with your own ideas.
Choose what colors you'd like to use. Many rock bands use bright colors such as red and orange; bands that have "darker" images tend to use darker colors such as black, brown or green in their logos. The most important thing is to remember is that the combination of colors should in some way reflect your band’s kind of music.
Choose a font. Most band logos feature fonts that are simple yet artistic. There are many websites that offer free fonts (see Resources), so download a few and see what works for you. If there's nothing you like, draw the band's name the way you want to see it, and scan it into your computer.
Choose what image, if any, that you want to use in your logo. If you can't draw it yourself, try looking through clip art and public domain images--perhaps there's an image you can tweak for your own use.
Open a design program such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator (or a simpler program such as Microsoft Publisher or Word). Keep it simple--a clean, clear logo that's uncrowded with possible meanings can have serious impact. Remember that although your logo is important, it doesn't have to express absolutely everything about your band. It just has to suggest what you want it to.
Go to one of the many websites that offer logo design (see Resources). Browse the thousands of icons, choose one, individualize your icon with your band name and choose the colors and font you want. Once you pay for the logo, you can download it or use it online.
Go to a website that specializes in band logo design such as Rock Band Logo (see Resources). You'll be asked for details about your band, what you want in your logo and examples of logos you like. Once you’ve paid, you'll get the first draft of your logo, and if you like it, you'll get a high-resolution copy and will own the logo's copyright.
Consider going to a professional designer, especially one that specializes in making logos for bands. If you use a template, you run the risk of using an image someone else is using, but if you spend a little extra to hire a logo designer, you can be more assured of having an original logo no one's ever seen before.
Compile the information that's most important for your flyer: The name of your band, when you're playing, where you're playing, what time you're playing, where the show is and how much the cover charge is. If it's relevant, be prepared to state whether the event is for patrons 21 and over.
Browse images of classic flyers at places such as Flickr (see Resources). Once you have an idea of how you'd like your flyer to look, look online for clip art or powerful images, or simply use something you've drawn or shot yourself. Choose artwork that stands out, and that says something about your band and about the show.
Scan hand-drawn images into your computer or download them from the Internet or your camera. Once you have a folder full of image options, open a design program such as Illustrator or Photoshop or a program with flyer templates, such as Microsoft Publisher or Word. Experiment with placing the images on the page. You can search online for free templates, too.
Print your flyer or save the file as a PDF file so you can take it to a printer. Be sure to have all the fonts embedded, i.e., convert the fonts to outlines so a print shop doesn't have to scramble to match the exact font in your flyer.
Consider making a flyer at an online site such as Band-Flyer.com. You can choose a design, upload your own photos, include the necessary information and have your flyer sent to everyone on your mailing list in a short time and without worrying about using a design program.