Your songs can’t be a blend of everything, or else listeners will have a hard time distinguishing what’s really important. As Tom says, it all becomes “goulash” to them. Is it your voice, the lyrics, the guitar? Watch this video to see an example of 3 ways you can point out what you want the […]
Anthony Mossburg Song & Critique Review Video
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Borrowed Blue Music Makeover Part 3 of 5 Video
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Tom Jackson continues working with this band as they apply onstage concepts that will help them emotionally connect with their audience. In this video, you’ll see Tom teach these important concepts: 1) “as long as it works,” 2) “hanging on the 1,” 3) bail outs and “finishing the thought,” and 4) foundations and taking control. […]
Borrowed Blue Music Makeover Part 2 of 5 Video
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Your songs need to be rehearsed the right way: a combination of what you’re doing musically as well as visually. In this 2nd part of a Live Music Makeover, watch Tom and his associates continue to develop the band’s intro through the use of concepts such as “first word, first step,” and the correct angle […]
Little Things, Big Difference
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How often have we heard about most anything successful, that it’s the little things that make a difference? That cool swirly design on top of your latte, the extra mints on your hotel pillow, or that cool goodie bag you got at the seminar you attended, all add an extra appeal. When I was asked by […]
Borrowed Blue Music Makeover Part 1 of 5 Video
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In this video, learn about getting a vision going into your rehearsal: how do you envision your audience reacting when you play your songs? That vision will help you clarify what “moments” you’re going to be bringing them. And going into rehearsal with a clear vision will give you the courage to take risks! Also, […]
Sari Flage Song & Critique Review Video
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Watch this video and learn some tips for track artists – things like choosing a song, making it your own, and then how to make it visually interesting for your own audience. Knowing how to use the mic stand (Tom tells a great story about artist Prince and his onstage presence!) and how to own […]
Sarah Elizabeth Foster Song & Critique Review Video
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Watch this video to learn the 3 keys to success as an artist. It all begins with getting a vision for yourself, your style, and your show. The industry panel commenting includes songwriter Rick Elias (Tom Hanks’ That Thing You Do), manager Mike Smith (Restless Heart, Jaci Velasquez, David Frizzell, Salvador), and Tom Jackson. 60’s […]
Mindwalk Blvd: Winner of Broadjam Tom Jackson Song Makeover
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Multi-award winning Boston band Mindwalk Blvd recently won a Broadjam Tom Jackson Song Makeover Contest! I watched their video submission of their performance of “Away” to give them a written “makeover.” My first thoughts were: this is a good band, they’ve got a good singer, and this is a good song. But I also knew […]
Stellar Corpses: Live Footage & Fan Interviews Part 7 Video
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Clips from Stellar Corpses‘ live show and the audience response reveal just what the work with Tom Jackson has done for them! Notice the confidence they have onstage, the fan reaction to their live show, and the engagement they have with their audience: Backstage Pass VideoBackstage Pass Videos offer a wide variety of great information […]
Stellar Corpses Music Makeover Part 6 Video
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Many artists visually “tell” their audience to stop applauding. Don’t make that mistake! Watch Tom show a band how to cut off a song and accept applause correctly so your audience feels comfortable enough to respond enthusiastically. Also, learn about working dynamics before a full stop, and extending a bridge to (as Tom says) “give […]
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