I just returned from our Road Show Bootcamp event in Baton Rouge. I had a really great time talking to artists and demonstrating how to improve their live performance. Our group was all over the map in terms of musical style, age, personality, goals, and where they are in their careers. In spite of these […]
Archives for August 2012
Onstage Success Offering ReverbNation Opportunity
by Backstage: News & Shout Outs Greenroom: Leave a Comment
If you are an artist on ReverbNation, check out this Opportunity! OnstageSuccess.com is looking to help artists develop a captivating show, and to feature them on the Onstage Success website. Winning artists will receive a video performance review from one of OnStage Success’ Live Music Producers (they have worked with Taylor Swift, Jars of Clay, […]
Troy Castellano Music Makeover: Make them Feel what YOU Feel
by Backstage: Music Makeover Videos Greenroom: 11 Comments
A few months ago, I did some video critique reviews for winning artists in a Broadjam competition. Here is one of those videos, my thoughts on the artist’s performance, and recommendations for how they can make it even better. In this video, Troy Castellano and his band are playing a song that had yet to […]
SERIOUS Stage Fright!
by Backstage: The Foundation Greenroom: 2 Comments
I get asked all the time how to overcome stage fright. Or, as one artist put it, “like serrrrious stage fright!” When I was in a band, I came to understand that at the root of my nervousness was my need for people to like me. And I realized that, although I’m a likable enough […]
Jagged Row Song & Critique Review Video
by Backstage: Music Makeover Videos Greenroom: 2 Comments
In this video, Tom Jackson shows a band 2 things in just one song that can be developed to create a much more interesting performance. Giving the audience the correct non-verbal signals and working on a trade-off will net the band an emotional connection with their audience (and sell more merch)! This Bootcamp judging panel […]
Even Without the Bells and Whistles
by Backstage: Materials, Tools & Skills Greenroom: 1 Comment
In every craft, to be a professional there are fundamentals that need to be learned. And as the live show becomes more and more important to an artist’s career, the fundamentals and tools of performance are becoming more and more important. You need to understand and know how to use those tools to become engaging […]
Take Control of Your Songs
by Backstage: Vision & Planning Greenroom: 5 Comments
Some artists are so afraid of looking like they have a “canned” show, they go out and “wing it.” But, the key to a great show is actually a combination of form AND spontaneity! “Canned” can happen when you over-prepare, majoring in the minors, memorizing every word you’re going to say to the audience. Or, […]
This Changes Everything
by Backstage: News & Shout Outs Greenroom: Leave a Comment
A Game Changer. Career Defining. An Unforgettable Experience. These are some phrases artists have used to describe our Bootcamps. Most people come expecting to maybe get a few ‘tips’ on how to make their show better. But after just the first session, artists are blown away by the amount of eye-opening information they get. There’s […]
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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'!...