When you think about the way a band works on songs together, you might picture five kids crammed into a garage full of amps. But most of the musicians I know don't work that way. With busy schedules and competing commitments, it's hard to get a group in the same room at the same time on a regular basis. And what constitutes a "band" can be something completely different now that technology lets people all over the world collaborate on music. To show how these tools can help you save time and effort, here are seven tips that will make collaboration on your next project a lot easier.