- Can I Brag?
- Can I Brag?
My Associate Producer Amy Wolter doesn't know I'm sending this out but she did another AMAZING job.
Check this out: Amy just worked with Veteran Country star Pam Tillis… - Fiddling Around – 5 Things Violin Players Can Do to Tune Up Their Performance
- Fiddling Around – 5 Things Violin Players Can Do to Tune Up …
Since most violin players are – as far as I know - classically trained, it takes some re-programming to ‘de-class’ you. You’ll still be classy of course…I just…
- Three Things Keyboard Players Can Do
- Three Things Keyboard Players Can Do
As you know, the visual aspects of a performance are important, and we work on making songs look…
- How Soon Should You Work on Your Show?
- How Soon Should You Work on Your Show?
I've gotten both kinds of calls — the kind where I'm asked to help an artist with their…
- When 30 Minutes Is Too Much and 2 Hours Isn’t Enough
- When 30 Minutes Is Too Much and 2 Hours Isn’t…
I went to a show at the arena here in town to see someone I’d worked with –…
Sneak Peek
Three Things Keyboard Players Can Do
As you know, the visual aspects of a performance are important, and we work on making songs look different from each other. This is easy for guitar players and singers, but I get approached all the time, by keyboard players asking, ‘What do I do? I’m stuck behind a piano or a keyboard set-up!’ It’s a good question and I’m always glad to … Read more...
News & Shout Outs
Can I Brag?
My Associate Producer Amy Wolter doesn't know I'm sending this out but she did another AMAZING job. Check this out: Amy just worked with Veteran Country star Pam Tillis before she went to play the biggest country festival of the year: Stagecoach. (Think Coachella for country music). This review of Pam’s show tells it all: Stagecoach: The … Read more...
The Foundation
4 Steps to a Unique Show
When explaining how to create a unique show, I always offer the analogy of building a house. There are 4 steps to making it happen. And for those of you who've worked with contractors to build a home recently, who are thinking to yourself right now, "Well, that's pretty over simplified – 4 steps? What did he think I was doing for the last 8 months … Read more...
Rehearsal Room Videos
Three Things Keyboard Players Can Do
As you know, the visual aspects of a performance are important, and we work on making songs look different from each other. This is easy for guitar players and singers, but I get approached all the … Read more...
Vision & Planning
How to Create a “Moment” in Your Live Show
You've often heard me talk about creating "moments" in your live show! Creating "moments" is key to having a successful live show and a successful career. Many of you have asked: "How do I create "moments" in my live show?" or "How do I find the … Read more...
Materials, Tools & Skills
Fiddling Around – 5 Things Violin Players Can Do to Tune Up Their Performance
Since most violin players are – as far as I know - classically trained, it takes some re-programming to ‘de-class’ you. You’ll still be classy of course…I just want to take away the formality if you’re playing anything other than classical … Read more...
Making it Your Own
It’s Who You Are
You just moved into a new house. You want it to have your personality and style, right? It should be unique and express who you are. It's the same thing with your onstage performance. Although you need to have certain basic elements, it should also … Read more...
Industry Tips
Music For A Living
When I speak at events around the world, one of the questions I usually ask is "how many of you want to play music for a few years and then quit?" Not one person ever raises their hand. Part of my Live Music Method is my Live Music Business … Read more...
Green Room Comments
Amy Wolter on 4 Steps to a Unique Show
Glad you found us Herby! Yes, people come to shows NOT just...herby on 4 Steps to a Unique Show
My band and I are preparing a number of summer (festival) gigs...Amy Wolter on Three Things Keyboard Players Can Do
Glad to hear this Vee. Yes, it’s a process and takes some...