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The Remedy: A Closing Moment Video Makeover

by Backstage: Music Makeover Videos Greenroom: 2 Comments

I like these guys and this song, ‘cuz well, I’m a sucker for a little southern rock! Because the songs starts ‘down’ and builds (Tom’s song rating might place it at a level 2, building to a level 4), I think it works great as a Closing Moment. You’ll see why as we get into […]

How Your Perspective Effects Your Success (or Your Failure)

by Backstage: Sneak Peek Greenroom: 8 Comments

Looking out into your audience, it’s hard to know why they react the way they do — or why they don’t react at all! The reason it’s hard to know is because you’re facing the wrong direction. You’re not sitting in the seats out front like they are. Perspective is everything. And it’s not just […]

The 7 Requirements of a Great Front Man

by Backstage: Materials, Tools & Skills Greenroom: 6 Comments

So you’re the front man (or woman) of the band. It’s time to up your game and really lead your band to success. Oh, and if you’re a soloist or a singer/songwriter, don’t stop reading just because you think this article isn’t for you — when you’re onstage by yourself, you automatically become a front […]

Spotlight: The Heart of Yvonne Hartman

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If you’ve had “one of those days,” says singer/songwriter Yvonne Hartman, she’s probably got a song for you! Curling up with a hot cup of tea and one of Yvonne’s 50+ songs might just be the remedy for bad days and tough times, because her songs of inspiration pull from her own life experiences and […]

Bootcamp 2014

by Backstage: News & Shout Outs Greenroom: 12 Comments

Thanks for coming to Bootcamp 2014! I could write a long article about the entire event, what happened, who was there, how much fun it was, and more. But I’d much rather hear from you. Can you help me tell the story of Bootcamp 2014 in Nashville? Comment below and tell us: 1) What was […]

Get Creative Before the Show

by Backstage: Sneak Peek Greenroom: 1 Comment

Most people think planning their live show will make it less creative or even make it boring. They’re “artists,” after all, and real artists are spontaneous, instinctive, organic, led by the Spirit… you name it. Really, it’s what I call “winging it.” Unfortunately for most musicians, planning and preparation means to: learn the songs in […]

Performers: It’s About Them

by Backstage: The Foundation Greenroom: 4 Comments
This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Your Audience: Knowing & Loving Them

For years, people have been asking what (or who) it’s all about. Whether it’s a question of why we go to work, who the best player on the team is, or just generally what life is all about, we want to know what our focus is supposed to be. When it comes to your live […]

Donna Clark & Grant Harrison Song & Critique Review Video

by Backstage: Music Makeover Videos Greenroom: 2 Comments

Practice in “performance mode,”!  This will help you vocally as well as visually and musically. Singer Donna Clark drove in from Virginia with a dream in her heart and the desire to fight through her stage fright.  Although she had signed up to do a showcase piece, it wasn’t until she was at Bootcamp that […]

Why Knowing Your Audience is Crucial to Planning Your Success

by Backstage: Sneak Peek Greenroom: 3 Comments

What are you focused on? I mean with your music. On songwriting? On how well you play your instrument? On booking shows, getting a manager, or handling your social media? Most of you know my main focus is on the live show. That’s because I believe it’s where an artist gets the most satisfaction, fulfills […]

4 Ways to Help Your Audience Listen When Lyrics are Important

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This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Your 5 Onstage Tools

The garden hose was stuck on the faucet. (Being the strong guy I am, I guess I’d put it on too tight.) My solution: get out a pliers and start twisting on it with all my might. Result: the hose is still stuck and now it’s getting crimped. My wife, the true handywoman of the […]