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Painting With Musical Colors

We get this question from soloists and singer/songwriters all the time: “How do I apply what you do? I’m all by myself onstage – there’s no way to make things ‘look’ different!”

And the answer to that question actually applies to everyone who performs onstage: It’s really about using all the colors you have in your musical palette. You see, it doesn’t matter whether you’re alone onstage, or if you’re up there with a band – it’s about directing the audience’s attention to what’s important.

Let’s talk about your audience first. You’ve probably heard me say “audiences are ignorant.” They don’t know what to pay attention to. And if you’re behind a keyboard or a guitar, there’s only so much you can do visually in terms of movement.

So you’ve got to direct their attention in a subtle way to what IS important. … Read More, Watch, Comment – Backstage Pass Required