- Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 3
- Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 3
This blog and video are the third in a series we've put together to answer YOUR questions!
We began by…
- Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes (Mistake #2)
- Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes (Mistake #2)
This blog and video are the second in a series we've put together to answer YOUR questions!
We began…
- Conversations with Tom – Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 1
- Conversations with Tom – Musicians’ Most Comm…
Amy: Ok Tom, What are some of the biggest mistakes artists make when it comes to their live…
- You Can Go from Good to Great!
- You Can Go from Good to Great!
One of the "7 Deadly Sins of an Artist" I talk about is "being good." Doesn't sound like…
- Unleashing Your Lead Player (Strapped Part II)
- Unleashing Your Lead Player (Help, I’m Strapp…
In my previous blog geared toward guitar players, I wrote about what you can do to be more…
Sneak Peek
Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 3
This blog and video are the third in a series we've put together to answer YOUR questions! We began by answering one of the most asked questions: What are the most common mistakes musicians make in their live show? In video blog #1, we described the first mistake: Your songs don't all sound the same, but they all look the same. Video blog … Read more...
News & Shout Outs
3 Massive Mistakes Songwriters Make
In my recent blog, Frustrated With Your Music Career, I told you I have been connecting with old friends. (More about that in a minute...) Just to remind you what I had said in that article, I gave you four points to get more passionate about your career and less frustrated: What Is This “Vision” You’re Talking About? Hold On to the Ideas … Read more...
Spotlight
Caravan of Thieves: Beauty & Danger of Love on KISS KISS
Gypsy folk troubadours Caravan of Thieves just released their new album, KISS KISS, and have started their spring tour across the US, sharing their passion for all things creative, colorful, and visionary! When Fuzz and Carrie Sangiovanni of Caravan of Thieves first met, there was an instant spark, an intimate connection and passion for life and … Read more...
The Foundation
Three Ps = A Great Live Show
In watching and working with artists over the years, I’ve learned a lot – and unlearned what I thought I knew. I think most people would assume it’s talent that leads to success. And they would be partly right. In some cases, talent alone can get you ‘discovered’, signed, famous…but if that’s ALL there is, it may not be sustainable for very … Read more...
Rehearsal Room Videos
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Help, I’m Strapped! [Setting Guitar Players Free]
I want to talk to you guitar players out there who are in a band, but not singing lead. You might be wondering what YOU’RE supposed to do to be interesting onstage. [Part 2 will focus on some … Read more...
Won’t the Audience Get Bored?
I was doing an interview at Singing Success awhile back and I was asked, "Tom, if everyone buys your DVDs and learns your Live Music Methods, won't all the audiences figure it out and get … Read more...
Backstage Deals
Biggest Savings: All Roads Lead to the Stage 7-DVD Download!
Backstage Pass members: get the Biggest Savings we offer on the Tom Jackson All Roads Lead to the Stage 7-DVD Download!This DVD series is vital for your onstage success. In 17 sessions on 7 DVDs, Tom covers things like asserting your authority onstage, developing a clear vision for your show, techniques to inspire & enhance originality, … 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
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...
Making it Your Own
Three Ps = A Great Live Show
In watching and working with artists over the years, I’ve learned a lot – and unlearned what I thought I knew. I think most people would assume it’s talent that leads to success. And they would be partly right. In some cases, talent alone can get … Read more...
Industry Tips
Going from Good to Great
Going from bad to good is easy. Going from good to great is not. It's not that going from good to great is so hard, but it's definitely time-consuming, tedious, and often a little inconvenient. However, as my friend Robert D. Smith says, "success … Read more...
Green Room Comments - Pass Required
Charlotte Ivy on Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes (Mistake #2)
Tom, thanks so much for your insight and tips ... which...Ger madden on Conversations with Tom – Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 1
Love it. No need to be a boring Tree on stage!Chris Dunnett on Conversations with Tom – Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 1
Well said as always Tom. Most performing musicians just don't get it...