This is the second installment in a conversation I had with 3 artists recently. They won a Facebook giveaway for a free 1-hour conference call with me, and each of them had questions you might wonder about, too. Danielle Todd, Danika Holmes, and Mike Westendorf all joined me on Skype one evening. First, we talked […]
Archives for May 2013
Conversation with 3 Facebook Winners: Part 2
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Enter our Facebook Giveaway
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Win 2 FREE DVD or CD downloads this month with our May Facebook Contest! This month’s contest is easy – all we want is to know a little more about you. So here’s what you need to do. Simply go to our Onstage Success Facebook page and “like” us (that will be your first “entry” […]
Sophia Tilley Song & Critique Review Video
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Starting “full on” is probably not the best idea, especially when you’re doing a 1-song showcase; and giving away too much too soon is a common error. A wise performer will take the time to build anticipation for their audience, using dynamic changes, leaving space, and maintaining authority over the song. “Drawing people in” is […]
Audio Adrenaline Kings & Queens Tour: 769 Children Sponsored
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After a seven-year hiatus, Audio Adrenaline kicked off its ChildFund International-sponsored tour this spring in Morganton, NC, and just finished up in Salina, KS. Reaching over 30 US cities, the tour was not only rockin’ fun for everyone who attended, but was able to get sponsors for 769 children in need, thanks to the band’s […]
The Divorcees Music Makeover Part 4 of 4 Video
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The Divorcees were in the middle of a music makeover at this East Coast Music Association (ECMA) event, when Tom had some things to say! (If you’ve seen Tom teach, you know there are times when he recognizes there’s a point that needs to be made.) Listen in on what he has to say about: […]
Got Problems? The Song Docs have Answers
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Recently we ran a Facebook contest for a chance to ask Tom a question. But did you know we answer questions like this all the time Backstage? Jay Appleby of The Bloody Five entered the contest, asking about a slow song his band plays regularly, and I thought it might be helpful to show all […]
Tom Jackson at New Music Seminar 2013, New York, June 9-11
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Meet the people defining the future of the music business: Hear from, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder, in an intimate environment, with the leading CEOs, technologists, disruptors, artists, songwriters, producers, managers, agents, publishers, label execs, and media tastemakers. New Music Seminar includes ‘Movements’ that feature over 150 visionaries – the ones who are creating the NEW Music […]
The Divorcees Music Makeover Part 3 of 4 Video
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Have a great night even on a bad night! In other words, work on creating moments when you’re in rehearsal, so when you’re playing live the audience can’t help but connect with what you’re doing. And even if you’re not playing your absolute best or little things go wrong one night, you’ll still have a […]
Alberta Artists: Road Show Bootcamp on June 22
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Take a step forward with your career! This workshop will inspire & motivate you to take your live show to the next level. And Tom Jackson’s Live Music Method will give you the opportunity & tools needed to help you accomplish that. Road Show Bootcamp is a FULL DAY of classes and hands-on demos that […]
New Release Hits Radio: Spotlight on Herrick
Fans label the band Herrick “A Breath of Fresh Air.” Different is intriguing, and Herrick has been winning fans and music insiders with every show they play. Their innate instinct for creating high quality music has helped Herrick stand out from the crowd as they tour to standing room only crowds across the country. And […]
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