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Get Passionate: Help Children in Need

by Backstage: Sneak Peek Greenroom: Leave a Comment

There are a couple things I’m passionate about when it comes to music. One is the live show: I want artists to understand how to make an emotional connection with their audience so they can create a great show, build their fan base, and make a living with their music. The other thing might not […]

Make a Connection, Share Your Life: Rev K in the Spotlight

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Rev K, singer/songwriter from Wetaskiwin Alberta, plays a mixture of folk, country, and blues. A solo act, he plays guitars, harmonica, and sings with a style of his own. His love is to share his music with others. But in sharing his music, he’s actually sharing pieces of his own life. In his own words, […]

Back to School

by Backstage: Sneak Peek Greenroom: 1 Comment

I’m a teacher at heart. Nothing thrills me more than to know I’ve shared good information in a useable way to help someone succeed. This time of year, seeing everyone go back to school, it reminds me just how much I enjoy teaching a room full of singers and musicians. When I meet talented, emerging […]

To Do and To Don’t

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I am frequently asked to write a list of things an artist can do to make a great live show. The trouble is, I often think that might look a little over-simplified… like learning how to perform onstage consists of “5 easy steps.” When you learned how to play your instrument, did your teacher give […]

Time to Shine: Dawn King Inspires

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When it comes right down to it, Dawn King‘s life is a love story. Her tale is one filled with a love for life, a love for family and friends, and a type of love that is sadly missing in many people’s lives: self-love. But one of the most meaningful aspects of this love story […]

How About a Great Rehearsal?

by Backstage: Industry Tips Greenroom: 1 Comment

We all know what a great show looks like. But what does a great rehearsal look like? It isn’t just running through all the songs, putting them in some kind of order, and then going out to do your show! The rehearsal is the best place for spontaneity to happen, believe it or not. Most […]

More Colors: 7 Ideas for Singers & Songwriters

by Backstage: Materials, Tools & Skills Greenroom: Leave a Comment

I’ve mentioned before that every musician, artist, band – each one of you has “colors in your palette” to use when you perform live. Some artists have fewer colors (1 person, 1 instrument). Other artists have a multitude of colors, with multiple instruments, voices, and ways to use them. Your unique arrangement of instruments, voices, […]

Watch Webinar Video: Questions Anyone?

by Backstage: Workshop & Panel Videos Greenroom: 4 Comments

I wish I could have a personal meeting with each one of you, to answer your questions and talk about your show! The next best thing might be a Skype, a phone chat, or even a Live Webinar like I did last week. The background for doing this was simply me wanting to know what […]

Don’t Make THIS Music Publicity Blunder

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Bob Baker, author of Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, will speak at our 2013 Tom Jackson Bootcamp in Nashville! Check out this article adapted from Chapter 12 of his book: Okay, you have a new album coming out or an important gig to promote. You’ve identified your ideal media sources. Now it’s time to get busy […]

Audiences: Brilliant or Ignorant?

by Backstage: The Foundation Greenroom: 3 Comments

The truth is – both! The people you play for are brilliant about some things, but not knowledgeable (at all) about others. Now before I get into trouble, let me explain that when I say your audience is ignorant, I’m not criticizing them. I just mean that most of them don’t know much about music. […]