A worship workshop unlike any other! If you want your praise team to become a creative, expressive group of worship leaders… If your worship team wants to give it all to God in the same energetic way as groups like Hillsong, Parachute, or Passion… If you are a worship artist that wants to really communicate […]
Archives for April 2011
Tom Jackson in Virginia Beach, VA on 05/10/11
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Tom Jackson will be teaching classes to Army School of Music students and staff as part of the school’s quarterly curriculum, and as part of the annual Army Band Leaders Training. Website
Tom Jackson on the Phone with Holt Artists
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On May 5th at 7:17pm, Tom Jackson will be on the phone with artists who are just starting their partnership with international adoption and child welfare agency, Holt International. Joining Tom and the artists on the phone call will be Website
Winter Jam Heads the List of Top 100 Tours Worldwide
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A big shout out to Christian music’s largest annual tour, Winter Jam 2011! They were the No. 1 tour in the world this year so far, according to Pollstar. This multi-artist event outpaced attendance for all other tours during the first quarter – including Bon Jovi, U2, X Factor Live, Lady Gaga, Brad Paisley and […]
Jason Crabb Receives 2 Dove Awards
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Recording artist Jason Crabb received two Dove Awards at the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards. Jason received the awards for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year, for “Joseph,” written by Don Poythress and Tony Wood; and Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year, for “Go Tell It On The Mountain.” In addition, “Sometimes I Cry,” […]
Francesca Battistelli Wins 3 Dove Awards
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For the second year in a row, Francesca Battistelli took home Female Vocalist of the Year honors at the 42nd annual Dove Awards! She also won the fan-voted Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for her hit song “Beautiful, Beautiful.” These accolades come on the heels of the successful release […]
Jeffrey B Scott Song & Critique Review Video
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Watch this video to learn mic stand technique when you are an acoustic guitar player. Also, learn how to set up anticipation for a lyric line, as well as taking control of the stage and taking control of your song. Jeffrey B Scott is a freelance worship leader and studio musician in California. He performed […]
Trevis Prince Song & Critique Review Video
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Learn in this video what Tom means when he talks about bringing the right thing at the right time. No one wants to go back to the mashed potatoes after they’ve had dessert… see how to apply that same concept to the outro of your song. And hear about the importance of “owning” the song. […]
Clarksville Military Band Music Makeover Part 1 of 3 Video
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Watch this video to learn about introductions (rules for live, how to “gather the people” in your audience). Also learn about the lead guitar player (“whens” and “when nots” of the pedal board); first word, first step; and monitor placement. Performing Brad Paisley’s “Tick” is the Army band from Fort Campbell KY at a Tom […]
Clarksville Military Band Music Makeover Part 2 of 3 Video
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This video is chock-full of teaching concepts! Musical vs. visual (what wins?)… Making the 2nd verse different than the 1st… Audience expectations of the drummer… Facing the audience… Using the bridge as an intro… Watch Tom and his associates in this video as they help the Fort Campbell Army Band work through some moments in […]
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