- 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 –…
- 4 Steps to a Unique Show
- 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…
Sneak Peek
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 music. First of all, experiment with the way you hold onto your fiddle and bow when you’re not playing to … 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
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...
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...
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
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? … 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...
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Amy Wolter on Three Things Keyboard Players Can Do
Glad to hear this Vee. Yes, it’s a process and takes some...Vee Patrick on Three Things Keyboard Players Can Do
I have seen both you guys work at extreme conference last year...Amy Wolter on How Soon Should You Work on Your Show?
So happy you had the foresight to prepare for the 'what IF's'!...