Congratulations to Taylor Swift on winning the top honor of Entertainer of the Year at last night’s Country Music Awards! Taylor is the youngest person ever to win the coveted award, and the first woman in over a decade to bring home the honor. She also won CMA’s Album of the Year, Music Video of […]
Archives for 2009
Taylor Swift, U2, Keith Urban: How Did They Get There?
by Backstage: Industry Tips Greenroom: 1 Comment
Ok…so I have to admit, I don’t know personally how these particular artists got their start. However, if I were a betting man, I would say they got out there and gigged! That’s right, they went out and played their music! It is amazing to me that Scott McReynoldsPresident and co-founder of Vertical Entertainment, a […]
Bootcamp Rocks the Sound Stage!
by Backstage: News & Shout Outs Greenroom: 3 Comments
Tom Jackson Productions hosted a 2-day live event at 2602 Sound Stage in Nashville on October 23-24, 2009. This Bootcamp aimed to give participants a clear understanding of the basics of Tom Jackson’s Live Music Methods and how to use those methods to embark on a successful music career. Tom JacksonTom is uniquely talented and […]
Getting Started: 3 Questions Every Artist Must Answer
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This is the first blog I am writing for OnStage Success with the crew from Tom Jackson Productions. Tom has asked me to be a part of his artist development team, and I’m excited to start helping all of you as you travel down the career road of music. First of all, I am grateful […]
Great Reviews for Sidewalk Prophets
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A big shout out to Sidewalk Prophets on the great reviews they’ve been getting on their new album, These Simple Truths! The most recent review of the recording from Crosswalk.com’s Matt Conner says that “the album’s first single, ‘These Simple Truths’…should immediately become a radio hit with its heartfelt sentiment and lyrics.” He also gives […]
All Gigs Are Not Created Equal
by Backstage: Making it Your Own Greenroom: 15 Comments
It’s true. All gigs are not created equal! Sometimes you’re on a huge stage, sometimes it’s an intimate coffee shop. So how do you apply Tom’s Live Music Methods to both places? Amy WolterAs a trained Live Music Producer for Tom Jackson Productions, Amy Wolter brings her years onstage as a lead singer & keyboardist […]
What It Takes to Become a Master Performer
by Backstage: Sneak Peek Greenroom: 6 Comments
My daughter was asking me about a bag of potato chips that was sitting on the table. “Dad, where did you get these? It’s in French – what does it say?” I told her I’d gotten them in Montreal, and that she should know what the label said because she’s taken two semesters of French […]
I Agree with Seth Godin
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I just finished working with a band I have never worked with before. One of the guys in the band (big surprise!!) is afraid to take risks in rehearsal. This re-e-e-a-a-ally slows down the creative process and the ability to create moments! Taking risks is absolutely necessary to consistently create moments, both in rehearsal and […]
Exceed Their Expectations
by Backstage: The Foundation Greenroom: 4 Comments
Everyone wants more gigs. How do you make that happen? There is a slow, but very lasting way to do it. The strategy is to exceed your audience’s expectations. Two things will happen every time you exceed their expectations: Tom JacksonTom is uniquely talented and skilled at transforming an artist’s live show into a magical […]
Make an Emotional Connection Instead of a Pitch
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You’ve heard me talk again and again about the importance of making an emotional connection with your audience. Well, my friend Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby and Host Baby, recently posted an interesting article about another way to make that connection. Derek heard about a band that decided to make sure everyone in their […]
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Amy Wolter on Three Things Keyboard Players Can Do
Glad to hear this Vee. Yes, it’s a process and takes some...Vee Patrick on Three Things Keyboard Players Can Do
I have seen both you guys work at extreme conference last year...Amy Wolter on How Soon Should You Work on Your Show?
So happy you had the foresight to prepare for the 'what IF's'!...