Record labels convince naive kids they’re rock stars. Then they “cast” artists in a role to fit what they need, they write songs by committee, and their whole world revolves around the “second single.” Now before all of you in the recording industry start writing nasty comments and emails to me, I’m not the one […]
You Learned What from Who?
Ever read the comic strip Tiger? In one of those strips years ago, the little boy Tiger and his kid brother are discussing their dog. The little brother claimed he’d taught the dog to whistle. Peering at the dog for a moment, Tiger declares, “I don’t hear him whistling.” To which the brother exclaims, “I […]
Onstage Success Offers ReverbNation Opportunity
In order to help artists develop a captivating show, we’ve partnered with ReverbNation to offer a great Opportunity to 3 artists or bands! ReverbNation regularly offers their artists access to a wide variety of network and industry connections, with offers from bookings or airplay to promotional or development help. In this Opportunity from Onstage Success, winning […]
FREE Website Design & Hosting from Section 101 – Act Now!
Your own website is a great place for exposure and developing your connection with fans. Whether it’s to stay connected with fans through blogs and newsletters, a place to sell your merch, or a way to reach out to potential fans who are looking for your style of music — your website is extremely important! […]
Getting Ready to Be Ready
You never know. You hear the stories from the artists who were ‘discovered’ at some random moment. Some A&R guy came to some random band, loved them and boom, a record deal was on the table. Granted, this doesn’t happen often anymore, but your audience is filled with potential fans who will be with you […]
Building Depth & Building a Career: Keith Andrew Grim
Keith Andrew Grim, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter from Dallastown, Pennsylvania, has been making a strong & steady growth in his concerts and his career. For the last 24 years, Keith has played at churches and community events, giving his audiences a mix of acoustic guitar & vocals influenced by folk/pop, classic rock, country, and classical […]
Amy Wolter at PopGun Entertainment Artist Development Event
Here is an exclusive opportunity to meet, perform for and be mentored ONE-ON-ONE by industry professionals! Dustin & Lindsey Kirkendall of PopGun Entertainment have arranged to have professionals from all areas of the entertainment industry (A&R, producers, songwriters, PR, booking, media outlets, artist managers, vocal coaches & more) to meet and mentor a small group […]
Don’t Be Number 10,001
Mark Cuban (Shark Tank, Dallas Mavericks) says: “When you’ve got 10,000 people trying to do the same thing, why would you want to be number 10,001?” Right now there are (at least) 10,000 bands and singers out there doing the same, dull live set of songs… just standing or sitting there, playing songs. And there […]
A Risky Rehearsal
Artists want to be spontaneous… and audiences want to see artists who are willing to take a risk onstage. But most artists believe that “spontaneity” is just (what I call) “winging it” onstage. In reality, being spontaneous is not making it up as you go, but rather comes out of form. The dictionary definition of […]
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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'!...