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Did I Mention It’s a Process?

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We just finished our Intensive Workshop here in Nashville this weekend. I was really glad to see how eager these artists were to learn! They were anxious to absorb as much as they could. They wanted to find the moments in their songs so they could really connect with their audience, to capture and engage […]

Stretching Out the Good Parts

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Following a Canadian event where Tom spoke to a group of musicians, Chris wrote in to tell us this: “Had to try to stay focused on walking carefully out of the Seminar so I wouldn’t get hit by a bus crossing the road… I was so engrossed in what Tom said, I wasn’t watching the […]

It’s Time – Turn it Up to 11!

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I just finished a session with the band Sidewalk Prophets, here in Nashville.  They wanted help on a 15-minute set they’ll be doing on the 2011 Winter Jam tour – one of the largest tours happening in North America! According to Pollstar, the Winter Jam tour consistently ranks in the Top 5 attended tours in […]

Moments Done YOUR Way

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The Christmas season is in full swing now and I’m finally on board. It took me awhile to get in the spirit this year for some reason, but rehearsing some great Christmas music over the last few months, decorating the house, and trolling the cool shops in downtown Franklin got me in the mood! A […]

How Do I ‘Giraffe’ the Graph?

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We hear it all the time. You’re playing a 2-hour club gig at Roger’s Rock Club. And you’ve seen Turn It Up to 11 (All Roads Lead to the Stage DVD #2) that explains how to put together your show based on a 45-minute set…what do you do now? Amy WolterAs a trained Live Music […]

It Changed My Life

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My time at the New Music Seminar in New York City was interesting to say the least! There was some tension onstage between me and Kelly Cutrone (fashion publicist and founder of People’s Revolution). Most of her talk was about publicity, promotion, publicity, and promotion. Then she talked about her book (“If You Have to […]

Me and Harry Potter

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I wasn’t into magic as a kid – didn’t believe in it. I couldn’t figure out how someone could change a toad into a prince. When I saw Disney movies, the ones about magic never grabbed me. Then along came Harry Potter – I don’t know if I’d gotten younger, or what – but I […]

Finding the Players

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Hey there! Hope your summer’s been full of great gigs and venues…can’t believe it’s August already. I had someone write in recently saying their single biggest challenge was finding good, dedicated musicians (and affordable!) to implement the kind of advice we give for the live show. Musicians who will share their vision and spend time […]

We Look the Same, the Same, the Same

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Uniqueness is one of the keys to having a successful career in music. And I’m not talking about dying your hair pink, purple and green, having the most earrings through your nose, ears, and tush… Tom JacksonTom is uniquely talented and skilled at transforming an artist’s live show into a magical experience for the audience; […]

A New York State of Mind: How Bad Do YOU Want It?

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I just finished working in New York City with an artist, Zach Maxwell, and his band. Two of the hottest days they’ve had in NYC in awhile and our cramped rehearsal room just refused to cool down. Even the car that took me to the airport had no A/C! (So I’m a bit picky when […]