- Three Ps = A Great Live Show
- Three Ps = A Great Live Show
In watching and working with artists over the years, I’ve learned a lot – and unlearned what I…
- Artists, You Can Do This!
- Artists, You Can Do This!
I’ve noticed in working with so many artists, the contrast in different types of personalities, talent levels, and learning styles. I worked with a player recently who before…
- How to Create a Moment in Your Live Show
- 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…
- Captivating From the Start: 7 Steps
- 7 Steps to Captivate Your Audience
Understanding your relationship with your audience has EVERYTHING to do with how to construct your set list, especially…
- Transitions: Don’t Let the Tail Wag the Dog!
- Transitions: Don’t Let the Tail Wag the Dog!
In a rehearsal, transitions tend to get pushed to the back of the schedule; and in most cases,…
Sneak Peek
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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Amy Wolter on Three Ps = A Great Live Show
Thanks Ger! Yes, to the 'spin on the old tunes' for those...Ger on Three Ps = A Great Live Show
I totally agree. Once you leave the songs on record, you...Amy Wolter on Artists, You Can Do This!
Glad to hear you're still learning Ron! Great example for 'the kids'...