Singers-Bands Bootcamp

Artists that have benefited from Tom’s Live Music Methods:

2009 Breakthrough Artist
of the Year, Gloriana

James Bryan (Nelly Furtado)

Grammy and Dove award winning Jars of Clay

• a Grammy winning producer,
  
• first call studio session players, or get
• top of the line audio gear
  

Bootcamp Registration $399.00 $299.00 through SEPTEMBER 4 only!

Plus, additional $50 off when you register 2 or more in your group!

• Special rates for 2 or more apply to band/group members, managers, chaperones, parents
• $25 non-refundable registration cancellation fee before Sept. 23; no refunds after Sept. 23
  
• For schedule, meals, travel and other details, click here…

“As the music business shifts importance from records to live shows, Tom Jackson’s no-nonsense, spot-on live performance advice is no longer optional…it is mandatory.”
Tom Silverman, New Music Seminar and TommY BoY (Everlast, Queen Latifah, De La Soul)

“The best description for Bootcamp is ‘eye opening!’
You have shown us tools and given us a fresh perspective to allow us to make a leap to the next level as showmen rather than just good bar band performers.”
- Brian, lead singer for the band KURTIS

Featuring Tom Jackson, Live Music Producer

Learn to:

Artists that have learned from him have had hundreds of #1 songs, sold millions of records, and played to countless millions live. But his teaching will help anyone who performs!

“I have been hit by lightning and it comes from Tom Jackson. If you can only do one thing to further your career, listen to Tom Jackson. It will blow your mind.” Derrick Ross (Norah Jones, Avril Lavigne,
Barenaked Ladies)

• Change your “songs” into “memorable moments”
• Turn a set list into a captivating show
• Extend your vocal range
• Go from small stage to the big stage
• Control an audience
  

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• How to be a compelling, confident performer
• Knowing what should happen in rehearsals
• The ability to create moments for your show
• Confidence and authority onstage
  
• And much, much MORE!

Learn How You Can Add a Full Octave to Your Vocal Range with Brett Manning

Learn to Connect with your Audience Online with Ariel Hyatt

He also teaches vocal workshops around the nation, amazing audience participants when, often in less than an hour, Brett adds a full octave to their usable range!

“It’s been about 5 years since I started taking (lessons) from him and I won’t go to anyone else!” Hayley Williams, lead singer Paramore

Her book, “Music Success in Nine Weeks” has helped countless of musicians navigate the confusing world of Social Media and Online Marketing.

“Everybody needs an Ariel.” Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby

“Thursday to Sunday: 2000 miles (31 hours in car), 24 hours in Bootcamp, slept 12 hours. Whew!! But I WOULD DO IT AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT!! It was an absolutely amazing experience. I learned so much about live performance…networked with other artists…and loved being at a workshop filled with creativity! It has recharged me and made me more excited about my music. I can’t get wait to get to work applying what I learned.” Indie artist Cathy DeCheine

Demo Song Production

Grammy and Dove award winning producer/writer Mark Heimermann has over 20 years experience in the music industry.

From rock to urban to pop, he’s recognized for his work with artists like dc Talk, Michael W. Smith, and Jaci Velasquez.

Receive a full day of studio time to record a one song demo in Mark’s Pro Tools Olive Room Studio.

Studio Tracking Session

Steve Dady has 25 years of experience in the music industry, producing and recording almost every genre.

Artists he has worked with include Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael Tait, Bryan White, and George Strait.

Receive a 90-minute recording tracking session, enough for one or two songs, with 4 of Nashville’s top studio rhythm players in Steve’s Sunset Boulevard Studios facility.

Artists and bands need powerful wireless tools that can be set up quickly and used confidently. The rugged SLX® UHF Wireless Systems exceed these demands with innovative setup features such as auto frequency scan with transmitter setup, exceptional wireless clarity, and legendary Shure microphones.

Will include SLX2/SM58 with SM58 Cardioid Microphone or SLX1 Wireless Guitar Bodypack Transmitter.

“Tom’s high-energy presentation will keep you on the edge of your seat, amazed at how much fun you had just watching him perform his magic with the musicians on stage.” Rebecca Chappell, Orangehaus Records

You’ll be amazed how the concepts will be driven home as you watch Tom apply his Live Music Methods to performers onstage. These are the same concepts Tom uses when working live shows with artists such as Taylor Swift, Jars of Clay, NewSong, Gloriana, and Francesca Battistelli, as well as indie artists such as yourself.

All at one of Nashville’s hottest venues!

S.I.R. is in the heart of Music City, next to Music Row, 2 miles from downtown Nashville. Many top Rock, Pop, Country, Gospel and Contemporary Christian musicians use this rehearsal venue on a regular basis.

Even CMT’s “Can You Duet” filmed portions of their 2nd season at S.I.R.!

“We attended your classes and from the first session we realized you taught a hidden amazing ‘secret to the stage.’ Thank you for providing this service to those of us who would probably take a lifetime of performance to figure it out!” Gail Grigg, manager Holly Starr

“After working with Tom, I realized I had more confidence on stage. And as a singer, having more confidence even helped me increase my vocal range. Freedom on stage gave me a new vocal freedom I didn’t have before.”
World artist Mary-Kathryn

Bootcamp Registration $399.00 $299.00 through SEPTEMBER 4 only!

Plus, an additional $50 off when you register 2 or more in your group!