I’ll have to admit, I’ve recycled songs before, but have never worked on a song about recycling! Nicole Edwards and Annie Avery were a part of the Yukon artist sessions I had the pleasure of working with (check out another Yukon Live Music Makeover here). The song we worked on during their rehearsal was called […]
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Tom Jackson Webinar on 11/22/11
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Backstage Pass members, get online with Tom Jackson, Tuesday, November 22, 8pm (central time) for a FREE LIVE WEBINAR. For one hour, learn about Owning the Stage: overcoming stage fright, developing confidence, uncovering charisma… PLUS, get the chance to ask questions about authority, confidence, humility, and more. It’s time for you to hear what it […]
The Band Perry Wins Big at CMA Awards
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Congratulations to The Band Perry on winning New Artist of the Year and Single of the Year for “If I Die Young,” and to Kimberly Perry on receiving Song of the Year for that tune as well, at the annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards show in Nashville last night! “If I Die Young” recently […]
ESPN to Feature Boiling Point on College Football Live
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Congratulations to pop/rock band Boiling Point, a Tom Jackson Productions client, who was recently chosen to be featured on ESPN! Last fall, Boiling Point reworked their live show with the help of live music producer Amy Wolter, and the band has been on an upward trajectory since. When Boiling Point heard that ReverbNation was holding […]
Julie Elias Performs at Night of Joy
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Singer/songwriter Julie Elias recently performed at Night of Joy, the Christian music festival held annually at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom theme park in Orlando, Florida. Appearing on the Talent Spotlight Stage, Julie premiered a number of songs from her upcoming 2012 debut CD, including “A Wild Rose,” “Lord You Reign” and “In His Plan.” Performing […]
Don’t Bore Us… Get to the Chorus!
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…of course, this is assuming you have written a memorable and enjoyable chorus to your song. You did this, didn’t you? What? You’ve written 5 verses, and that lame refrain you repeat over and over is your chorus? Don’t call us, we’ll call you. Ok, don’t feel bad. Most of us are inclined to start […]
Ania Hammar Song & Critique Review Video
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Authenticity is a must! So what do you do when you have an up-tempo song that needs some movement? In this video, discover one of the onstage tools available to you and the correct way to use it, plus see Tom give a great example of how to “work an area.” Backstage Pass VideoBackstage Pass […]
Bad Songs Don’t Bond, Then They Don’t Buy
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Haven’t you wondered how is it that some artists can have a fantastic voice, look great, and never really get to the top? Then there are artists that sing pretty good, look okay, and yet have long careers. (Come on, haven’t you thought at one time or another, “hey, I can sing better than them”?) […]
Your Place in This World of Music
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One of life’s mysteries is figuring out our place in this world. And it’s no different in the music industry. Everywhere I travel and teach, it’s the same thing. I see glimpses of originality and talent in the artists who perform for me. But so many artists are frustrated because they haven’t found their place […]
Lauren Alicia Song & Critique Review Video
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The song you choose when doing a one song showcase is absolutely critical! Watch this video and learn how difficult it is to make a rock song believable, especially when using a track, and why that is. Also, hear Tom’s thoughts about “thinking onstage.” Backstage Pass VideoBackstage Pass Videos offer a wide variety of great […]
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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'!...