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Tom Jackson in Copenhagen on 02/20/12

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KODA, Band Academy and live coach Kristian Koch, in collaboration with the Rhythmic Music Conservatory, have invited Tom Jackson to Denmark to give Danish bands and soloists inspiration to develop their live shows. If you need to capture an audience, it requires more than good music and talented musicians. It requires artists trained and practiced […]

Char Franklin Song & Critique Review Video

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Wandering is a common problem for artists. Watch this video to learn how to solve that problem: it involves “owning an area,” “destinations” onstage, “moving with purpose,” and “first word, first step.” Also, hear Tom’s thoughts about choosing a song for a 1-song showcase. Backstage Pass VideoBackstage Pass Videos offer a wide variety of great […]

Putting Tom to the Test: David Heringer Project “Stand and Deliver” – Part 1

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This entry is part 1 of 6 in the series David Heringer Project

David Heringer wasn’t sure about Tom and his methods. So he decided to put them to the test. The Tom Jackson Team became aware of David’s video blog series through Facebook. We were so intrigued by his idea to test Tom’s Live Music Method (and his willingness to learn in the public eye!), that we […]

12 Ways to Increase Your Fan Base for 2012

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As you look to the future you may be getting in the mode to set goals for your career. I am always surprised when musicians I work for at Cyber PR®, are frantically trying to reach more and more potential fans without really focusing on the fans that they already have. These fans don’t need […]

Kellylee Evans Signs With Universal France

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Talented jazz vocalist, Kellylee Evans, just signed with Universal France to produce two albums – congratulations are in order! Another year, another Shout-Out for Kellylee who released her album “Nina” last year. Read about the JUNO award she won last year for this album here… Kellylee has blossomed over the past few years since we […]

Samantha Landrum Named 2011 “Artist Of The Year”

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Samantha Landrum worked hard in 2011. She has plenty to show for her hard work, from consulting with Live Music Producer Amy Wolter, to participating in major albums, to being announced by PCG Nashville as the 2011 PCG Nashville “Artist Of The Year.” PCG Nashville selected Samantha based on extraordinary showmanship, dedication, outstanding progress and […]

Here’s the Water, Are You Going to Drink?

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You know that old saying “you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink”? That is my dilemma! I know from the bottom of my heart, I could change the financial life of every indie artist out there, if only they were willing to listen. I have to admit that “back […]

Austin Renfroe Takes $10,000 in “Superstars” Grand Prize

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Congratulations to singer/songwriter Austin Renfroe on winning $10,000 for the 2nd Annual Intel Superstars Competition! Out of numerous applicants selected by fans, Austin ranked second among 120 finalists. In the final round he finished first in the competition for his track “Taking Me Under.” Austin is featured in a 5 part video series of Live […]

What’s Your Biggest Songwriting Problem?

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There are lots of bad habits a coach can work on when a new songwriter is wanting to grow. Of course there’s that nervousness (like right before the doctor says “get undressed and just sit here on this metal cabinet covered with paper”). But this isn’t a doctor’s visit. No shots will be given! Still, […]

Recording tip #28: Be Cautious using Limiters

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Recording tip #28: Be cautious using brickwall limiters like the L2. If your mixes resemble a brickwall, back it off. The advent of digital recording brought in a whole new playground of toys with which to play for mixers. And in my view with all the myriad of processors now at our disposal, nothing has […]