I used to think it was just about the music. Then I heard about Tom Jackson. Years ago, he made me see that it takes more to move an audience than just great songs. It’s all about the moments. The times in your show that make the audience run back to the merch table asking, […]
Archives for 2012
Bootcamp Alumni Jaclyn Kenyon Someone to Watch in 2012
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Young Canadian pop rock sensation Jaclyn Kenyon was named by Toronto.com as one of “Twelve people to watch in 2012!” Jaclyn has started this new year out by inking a deal with Atlanta’s Plumbline Music Group and “Mama” Jan Smith, a beloved behind-the-scenes figure who’s helped mentor such big names as Drake, Usher, and Justin […]
Bowling, Chess, and Your Music Career
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I am a novice at bowling and chess. I can’t even remember when I last played either one, but I think I represent the average person when it comes to both. Bowling When it’s my turn to bowl, I step up to the line, throw the ball and watch what happens. If it’s a miss, […]
What have you Learned this Year and What Mistakes can you Avoid next Year?
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Success does not just come from trying things that work right off the bat. I am guessing everyone fell a few times when you first learned to ride a bike. Those that were able to pick it up a little faster were also the ones that could not only reference what was working and how […]
Laura Valentine Lock Song & Critique Review Video
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Use your energy to work for you! Watch this video to learn the importance of working an area, places onstage, and woodshedding fundamentals, rather than “winging” the movement, being sporadic, or wandering onstage. As manager Mike Smith and songwriter/producer Rick Elias on this industry panel both say: repetition makes you comfortable, and that’s necessary for […]
Amy Wolter at Indie Connect in Nashville, TN on 01/14/12
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Live Music Producer Amy Wolter will be one of 5 speakers at the Super Singer Songwriter Seminar, an all-day Indie Connect event designed to help you stand out from the thousands of singer-songwriters in Nashville. Each speaker will cover a vital part of your music career! And, because Indie Connect is a friend of Tom […]
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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'!...