Tom Jackson heads to Cedarville Ohio to work hands-on with a band this year at Camp Electric, teaching camp attendees how to break through fear onstage and build live show “moments.” Camp Electric packages the necessary tools and resources to help each individual/band in their development to attain to the highest level of musicianship. Tom […]
Archives for June 2012
Borrowed Blue Music Makeover Part 2 of 5 Video
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Your songs need to be rehearsed the right way: a combination of what you’re doing musically as well as visually. In this 2nd part of a Live Music Makeover, watch Tom and his associates continue to develop the band’s intro through the use of concepts such as “first word, first step,” and the correct angle […]
Kiss’ Gene Simmons visits Africa through ChildFund International
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Gene Simmons, star of “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” and leader of the rock band KISS, recently traveled to Zambia to meet several of the more than 140 children he sponsors through ChildFund International. The visit became the premise for an episode of the TV series that airs June 25 on A&E. Plot synopsis: Gene thinks […]
Tom Jackson at Orangehaus Music Business Camp 7/20/12
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Tom Jackson will again be at the Orangehaus Music Business Camp this year, bringing his expertise on the live show to attendees. Tom’s sessions will include Live Music Methods classes as well as a Live Music Makeover to show students the concepts in action. Anderson University hosts this camp every summer to help high school […]
Little Things, Big Difference
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How often have we heard about most anything successful, that it’s the little things that make a difference? That cool swirly design on top of your latte, the extra mints on your hotel pillow, or that cool goodie bag you got at the seminar you attended, all add an extra appeal. When I was asked by […]
All Because I Wanted Their Picture
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I remember the feeling. Too amazing for words really. Our band was invited to play in Sao Paulo, Brazil at a huge festival. The driver threaded his way from our hotel past scores of buses that lined the streets for miles leading up to and around the soccer stadium. People had come from all across […]
Tom Jackson’s Live Music Method Book Sent to Printer!
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Tom’s book, Tom Jackson’s Live Music Method – All Roads Lead to the Stage, is off to print this week, and it won’t be long before it can be in your hands! (In fact, be watching for a pre-order Special Savings coming soon.) Expected shipping date on this new hardback publication is July 24, 2012. […]
Borrowed Blue Music Makeover Part 1 of 5 Video
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In this video, learn about getting a vision going into your rehearsal: how do you envision your audience reacting when you play your songs? That vision will help you clarify what “moments” you’re going to be bringing them. And going into rehearsal with a clear vision will give you the courage to take risks! Also, […]
Sari Flage Song & Critique Review Video
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Watch this video and learn some tips for track artists – things like choosing a song, making it your own, and then how to make it visually interesting for your own audience. Knowing how to use the mic stand (Tom tells a great story about artist Prince and his onstage presence!) and how to own […]
Own It or Lose It
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I was pumped. This had all the makings of a great show. Well-known stellar players, a powerful and authoritative lead singer, great songs – all the pieces were there. The band definitely had a good sound, BUT… Instead of “giving it to me” – making eye contact, watching to see how I (the audience) was […]
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Glad to hear this Vee. Yes, it’s a process and takes some...Vee Patrick on Three Things Keyboard Players Can Do
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