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Is Your Show a Sitcom or a Movie?

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

Some of you may have heard me talk about the difference between your record and your live show being like the difference between a sitcom and a movie.   I’d like to expand on that concept. I have recently been at workshops with about 100 artists and bands.  Most of the artists and bands are good. […]

The Mic Stand – Your Cool Tool

by Backstage: Materials, Tools & Skills, Sneak Peek Greenroom: 13 Comments

If you’re a singer/front person, you need to know how to use a mic stand in your show.  A stand, just like a mic or a stool, is a great tool to use for some songs, and if used correctly, can really make a visual impact. First of all, make sure you secure a straight […]

You and Your Music Should Be Unique!

by Backstage: Making it Your Own, Vision & Planning Greenroom: 2 Comments

You are an original. Admit it, you are! There is no one like you, and you want people to know that. As an artist it is key to your long lasting success to be able to communicate that. Your recordings, show, website – everything needs to reflect that. So how do you do it from onstage?

Four Minutes to Shine – 3 Tools to Help You Choose

by Backstage: Materials, Tools & Skills, Vision & Planning Greenroom: 7 Comments

Sometime, somewhere it will happen…for many of you at least.  You enter a competition or get a chance to play as an opening act or at an event or showcase where you just get to do one song.  Brutal decision. You think, “How do I choose from ALL my incredible tunes, and decide THIS is […]

More Than a Set List

by Backstage: Vision & Planning Greenroom: 23 Comments

Most artists call it their set list.  And for most artists it involves putting your songs in some kind of order – fast, fast, slow, fast, slow, etc… But, that’s not the best way to do it if you want to have a successful live show every time you perform! To me, it’s not the […]

My Purpose = Furthering YOUR Purpose

by Backstage: Sneak Peek Greenroom: 8 Comments

Over the last year I’ve been pondering my purpose in this life, and reflecting some on what I do for a living. Each day I wake up feeling grateful to be able to have a job I look forward to, because I know not everyone is able to make that claim. Now I know it’s […]

Applause Cycles: Build the Momentum, Don’t Kill It

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

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! […]

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!

by Backstage: Materials, Tools & Skills Greenroom: 3 Comments

“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 […]