If you knew there was something you could do from the stage to help build momentum in the room, would you do it? I’m guessing you would. And if I told you there was something you might be doing from stage that was killing the momentum every time, would you stop doing it? Of course! […]
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Applause Cycles: Build the Momentum, Don’t Kill It
by Backstage: Materials, Tools & Skills Greenroom: 6 Comments
Please Don’t Wing It
by Backstage: Materials, Tools & Skills Greenroom: 2 Comments
Being in this music industry for at least…. well, a lot of years, I’ve seen many artists “wing it”. There’s nothing wrong with learning as we go, because that’s life. But I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone to a show (sometimes a big show!) and I watch the artist backstage with their band or […]
This IS It!
by Backstage: Vision & Planning Greenroom: 5 Comments
Several years ago, a Michael Jackson documentary came out called “This is It.” As you probably know, the film chronicles the rehearsals for his London tour just before his death. I loved watching him work and seeing the process. How he tirelessly went over dance moves and vocal parts; how he gave instructions and arrangement […]
I Don’t Want to Look Hokey!
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“Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.” – Confucius “Thinking” when you are onstage can cause a lot of problems. In fact, it’s one of the quickest ways to lose your audience! You need to forget about yourself when you’re on the stage. So, if you’re thinking about things […]
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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'!...