Too Good for This?

I just finished two days of work with a band in Baltimore. They are great musicians and have always been told this. Typically musicians of this caliber would say, “We’re good enough, we don’t need any of that Tom Jackson stuff!”

To their credit, someone in the band knew their show was still lacking, and saw the value in getting some help, after hearing Tom speak. They ordered our videos, watched them together, then got on the phone and asked me to come up and do some one-on-one sessions.

I don’t think I’ve ever worked with any group more receptive to what I brought to the table. These guys have been playing together for years and are no hacks. They probably could have been playing with some elite type jazz bands, but they are using their talents in the US Army.

I know what you’re saying… ‘they have to take orders! They are trained to!’

Right, but I could see in their eyes that they were openly receptive to anything I asked them to do. Even the eldest member of the band was ready and willing to hit the floor or jump on a stool when I asked him to. (Much to the delight of the rest of the band. :smile:)

The drummer tried standing up for a section when I asked him to. The bass player took a solo when I asked, the guitar player ran across the stage when I asked, the lead singers changed their delivery upon request, and the band tried the different arrangements I came up with to leave space for moments.

And it was their willingness to learn that opened them up to walk down a road they hadn’t been down before. And it’s what will make a difference in the audience’s reaction to them once they put these changes in action on stage.

I’m so excited to hear how things go for these guys. When people ask us the value of what we teach, we have to say that we’ve never seen it NOT work! That’s why it’s so rewarding to work with artists, and give them a roadmap for a great show.

Watch this video to hear from another performer I worked with one-on-one:

And here’s a peek Backstage at what a session might look like for you! Shaffer Band Live Music Makeover Video Part 1 – Backstage Pass required…

Amy Wolter

As a trained Live Music Producer for Tom Jackson Productions, Amy Wolter brings her years onstage as a lead singer & keyboardist - along with her experience as a producer, arranger, and songwriter - to singers and bands who won’t settle for ‘good enough’. She’s worked with artists at all levels, and genres ranging from Rock to Celtic, empowering them to have confidence and authority onstage, and put on memorable live shows, a few of whom have been on two of the largest US tours in recent history. Some of her clients include Grammy award winners The Band Perry & Lacrae, CMA and ACM –winning country acts, Gloriana & Thompson Square, 2016 The Voice contestant Mary Sarah, CCMA (Canada) winners High Valley, Jess Moskaluke & Chad Brownlee, and Winter Jam Tour veterans Sidewalk Prophets & Love and The Outcome.

More Posts - Website

Follow Me: