Did you take a vacation this summer? I did. First I took some time off with my wife – had a great time on the beach! And last week the whole family spent a few days together, relaxing, enjoying some activities close to home. I had time to do some writing, catch up on some […]
Archives for 2009
Why Don’t They Love Me?
by Backstage: Interview Videos Greenroom: 4 Comments
If you are asking the question “why doesn’t the audience love me?” then you’re asking the wrong question! The right question – the one that will make a great music career possible, the one that will make your music gig have some longevity, the one that will help you reach your goals in music – […]
It All Depends
by Backstage: Vision & Planning Greenroom: 1 Comment
A couple of months ago I wrote about the huge number of CDs I bring home with me after an event where I’ve taught. It’s because a lot of artists at those events hand me their CD and say, “I’d love for you to listen to this and tell me what you think.” So I […]
United Breaks Guitars
by Backstage: News & Shout Outs Greenroom: 1 Comment
Congratulations to Sons of Maxwell on their viral smash hit “United Breaks Guitars!” Dave Carroll, one of the Sons of Maxwell, experienced misfortune with United Airlines’ mishandling of his Taylor guitar. But Dave found a way to voice his frustration by recording the first in a trilogy of songs about the incident. The YouTube posted […]
I Admit It – I Have A Communication Problem!
by Backstage: The Foundation Greenroom: 2 Comments
Have you ever said something that was intended one way, but taken another way? Or explained something very clear to you, yet the person you were speaking to didn’t “get it?” It’s extremely frustrating or maddening when that happens to me with my wife, kids, friends – for me and for them. The irony: sometimes […]
You’ve Got the Look (we hope)
by Backstage: Making it Your Own Greenroom: 5 Comments
Lots of artists defend their show, saying “It’s all about the music,” or “people just come to hear our songs.” In other words, if we’re serious about coming to their concerts, we shouldn’t care what they do or how they look. Wrong. Whether the artist likes it or not, the audience has expectations when going […]
Taylor Swift
by Backstage: News & Shout Outs Greenroom: Leave a Comment
Congratulations to Taylor Swift on her “up close and personal” interview with Dateline and her sold-out tour! “Dateline: On Tour With Taylor Swift” aired last week, and included private home videos, behind the scenes at her rehearsals, and backstage on the opening night of her Fearless tour. This 19-year-old singing sensation sold more albums last […]
That’s What I Think
by Backstage: Materials, Tools & Skills Greenroom: 18 Comments
As artists, we need to start thinking with a new model. We need a new paradigm. I just came back from half a dozen speaking engagements with about 150 CDs from various artists. Some of them are gorgeous! The amount of time, energy, and money spent on them is staggering. And though the intention is […]
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