- Built for the System or Not
- Built for the System or Not
I was recently inspired by a Seth Godin blog, "Is a famous thinker better than a great one?"…
- Upping Your on Screen Show
- Upping Your on Screen Show
I was just watching a replay of MTV’s inaugural show on its 40th anniversary, and chuckling at their…
- Your Audience …at Ease or on Edge?
- Your Audience – at Ease or on Edge?
Recently, I was part of a private audience at a magic show in a relative’s home. You know…card tricks, disappearing doves, guy-in-a-tux. Fun, right? Should have been, but…
- Rehearsing Virtually – Creative Ideas
- Rehearsing Virtually – Creative Ideas
Missed you guys so much! I'm ready to get back to some live shows. How about you?
This shutdown…
- Welcome to the 21st Century
- Rethinking Your Live Show
Most of you know that I work with bands and artists of all levels and genres; from Grammy…
Sneak Peek
Built for the System or Not
I was recently inspired by a Seth Godin blog, "Is a famous thinker better than a great one?" Seth's concept applies to artists and musicians, I think. Only the question for us becomes, "is a famous artist's music, creativity, & show better than yours?" Because someone is famous, are they more creative, is their show better, and is what they … 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...
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
From One Song to the Next
Do you know what your rehearsal should look like? Because how your rehearsals look is a huge part of how your live show will look! Almost every artist I know thinks "rehearsal" means going through your songs over and over again until you've got the … Read more...
Making it Your Own
Rethinking Your Live Show
Most of you know that I work with bands and artists of all levels and genres; from Grammy winners to indie artists, making a go of it on their own. Most of the major artists I work with are always rethinking their live shows and how to make them … 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
Ella Hartt on Built for the System or Not
Thanks for the encouragement Tom! I appreciate the time, heart and wisdom...Ella Hartt on Going from Good to Great
Great advice, thanks Tom! Always love learning from you :)spence cater on Going from Good to Great
Great Analogy Tom, I can certainly relate to that as I find...