Check out this video clip from the New Music Seminar 2010 with Little Steven (Bruce Springsteen), Bill Werde (Billboard), Just Blaze (Eminem and Jay-Z), Kelly Cutrone (Lady Gaga), and myself. We were discussing how to build momentum for your career: Tom JacksonTom is uniquely talented and skilled at transforming an artist’s live show into a […]
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Tom Jackson in Virginia Beach, VA on 10/26/10
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Tom JacksonTom is uniquely talented and skilled at transforming an artist’s live show into a magical experience for the audience; helping artists at every level create a live show that is engaging and memorable, teaching them to exceed their audiences’ expectations and to create fans for life. Tom has taught indie and major artists of […]
Tom Jackson in Coquitlam, BC on 10/17/10
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Tom JacksonTom is uniquely talented and skilled at transforming an artist’s live show into a magical experience for the audience; helping artists at every level create a live show that is engaging and memorable, teaching them to exceed their audiences’ expectations and to create fans for life. Tom has taught indie and major artists of […]
Rehearsal is the New Black
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I’m not sure why some musicians think they should magically be able to conquer the stage without actually working on their show. Performing well requires working on and with some specific tools and skills – just like you would to master any other trade – and this can’t be side-stepped if you want a long […]
More Band for Your Buck
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How would you like to play 3 concerts at the largest free festival in the USA? 100,000 people every day at this event. And then, how would you like to get rave reviews at the event, like “you’re my new favorite band!” Or how would you like to be a band who wins New Artist […]
Tom Jackson in Nashville, TN on 09/07/10
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Tom JacksonTom is uniquely talented and skilled at transforming an artist’s live show into a magical experience for the audience; helping artists at every level create a live show that is engaging and memorable, teaching them to exceed their audiences’ expectations and to create fans for life. Tom has taught indie and major artists of […]
Can You Showcase When It Counts?
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Occasionally I get to see it…the finale…the end result…the ‘frosted cake’ if you will. But not very often. Most times I work for days with an artist on their set for an upcoming event or showcase; but typically Amy WolterAs a trained Live Music Producer for Tom Jackson Productions, Amy Wolter brings her years onstage […]
Me and Harry Potter
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I wasn’t into magic as a kid – didn’t believe in it. I couldn’t figure out how someone could change a toad into a prince. When I saw Disney movies, the ones about magic never grabbed me. Then along came Harry Potter – I don’t know if I’d gotten younger, or what – but I […]
Band Reilly Headlines European Festival
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Congratulations to the band Reilly, who just closed a European tour by headlining at Heavenstage Festival in Zurich, Switzerland! I am really proud of this band for taking Tom’s Live Music Methods and going full throttle with them! Dan Huie, who plays lead guitar and violin for the band, says “Since we worked with Amy, […]
Loomis and the Lust Video Exceeds Half Million Views
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Congratulations to Loomis and the Lust on their latest video at YouTube! As of today, views of their “A.D.D.” Official Video have exceeded 543,000! Tom JacksonTom is uniquely talented and skilled at transforming an artist’s live show into a magical experience for the audience; helping artists at every level create a live show that is […]
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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'!...