I had the privilege of speaking at our last Bootcamp on the topic ‘Conquering the Small Stage’. We know that many of you perform solo, with just you and a guitar or one or two other players – probably in an acoustic set-up, on a stage that is physically small as well. Frustrated singers in these […]
Archives for September 2011
Marc Martel of downhere Goes Viral with Freddie Mercury Audition Video
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Congratulations to Marc Martel, lead singer for the Christian rock band downhere, on his YouTube video audition for a Queen contest! This week, Roger Taylor of Queen launched a North American talent search offering vocalists and musicians an opportunity to star in “The Queen Extravaganza” – a live touring band that will pay tribute to […]
On Becoming a Student
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There are many things which characterize songwriters. Tenacity, a gift for observation and dialogue, a love of language, thick skin… However, I think the most common trait I’ve seen, at least among the best of them, is they’re students of the craft. They may write rock, country, pop, r&b – but you can bet they’re […]
Tom Jackson in Toronto ON on 12/04/11
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Register today for this one-time only one-day seminar hosted by Canadian Musician Magazine! Tom will be speaking about his Live Music Methods, showing first hand what a real rehearsal should look like, and helping artists like you discover how you can deliver “moments” that capture and engage. Learn what it takes to build a true […]
Nicole Barron Awarded Top Performer
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Congratulations to Canadian Christian artist Nicole Barron for being one of our Top Performers at the last Tom Jackson Bootcamp! Nicole was awarded a half day of rehearsal with a Live Music Producer for her showcase performance of her original song “Let It Rain.” Watch her Bootcamp performance on the video below. But to see […]
Nicole Barron Song & Critique Review Video
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Writing a hit song for the radio is difficult; but having a “hit” song for a live show is much easier! Creating a moment is the key. Watch this video to learn about using dynamics to create a moment, and hear from songwriter Rick Elias about using different landing chords for each section of your […]
A Better Way to Bring the Word
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Southern Gospel music is steeped in tradition, heart, and of course, the gospel message. It’s a sound like no other genre, has been around for over 100 years, and is still going strong. In Part I of this blog, What Would Southern Gospel Do?, I pointed out some things – good and bad – that […]
The Artist’s Guide to Success in the Music Business
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Hi, everyone! My name is Loren Weisman and I am going to be adding a monthly blog to OnstageSuccess.com. I am excited to be a part of this site and hope you will enjoy the blogs. I will be sending a mix of written and video blogs talking about aspects of the music industry with […]
Hey Romeo Named Group of the Year at CCMA
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Congratulations to Hey Romeo for winning Group or Duo of the Year at the recent Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) in Hamilton Ontario! Hey Romeo felt it was a real honor being nominated against such groups as Doc Walker, Emerson Drive, The Heartbroken and High Valley, and they were excited about their win. Stacie Roper, […]
Psychology and Your Audience
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Although a country audience is different than a heavy metal audience, which is different than a hip hop audience, which is different than a neo-classical metal punk fusion audience, which is different than….(you get my drift!), the concepts I teach about the live show are the same for every genre. And those concepts are extremely […]
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