- From One Song to the Next
- From One Song to the Next
Do you know what your rehearsal should look like? Because how your rehearsals look is a huge part…
- Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 7: Mistaking Practice for Rehearsal
- Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 7: Mis…
This blog / video on mistaking practice for rehearsal is the seventh in a series we've put together…
- Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 6: Mistaking Winging it for Spontaneity
- Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 6: Mis…
This blog and video are the sixth in a series we've put together to answer YOUR questions!
We began…
- Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 5: Not Understanding Their Audience
- Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 5: Not…
This blog and video are the fifth in a series we've put together to answer YOUR questions!
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- Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 4
- Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 4: Rea…
This blog and video are the fourth in a series we've put together to answer YOUR questions!
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Sneak Peek
Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 7: Mistaking Practice for Rehearsal
This blog / video on mistaking practice for rehearsal is the seventh in a series we've put together to answer YOUR questions. Links to the first six video blogs are at the bottom of this post. We began by answering one of the most asked questions: What are the most common mistakes musicians make in their live show? Tom is currently … 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
Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 7: Mistaking Practice for Rehearsal
This blog / video on mistaking practice for rehearsal is the seventh in a series we've put together to answer YOUR questions. Links to the first six video blogs are at the bottom of this post. We … Read more...
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...
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
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
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 – Part 2: Misdirection
Tom, thanks so much for your insight and tips ... which...Ger madden on Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 1: Your Songs Don’t Sound the Same, But Look the Same
Love it. No need to be a boring Tree on stage!Chris Dunnett on Musicians’ Most Common Mistakes – Part 1: Your Songs Don’t Sound the Same, But Look the Same
Well said as always Tom. Most performing musicians just don't get it...