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Char Franklin Song & Critique Review Video

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Wandering is a common problem for artists. Watch this video to learn how to solve that problem: it involves “owning an area,” “destinations” onstage, “moving with purpose,” and “first word, first step.” Also, hear Tom’s thoughts about choosing a song for a 1-song showcase. Backstage Pass VideoBackstage Pass Videos offer a wide variety of great […]

Laura Valentine Lock Song & Critique Review Video

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Use your energy to work for you! Watch this video to learn the importance of working an area, places onstage, and woodshedding fundamentals, rather than “winging” the movement, being sporadic, or wandering onstage. As manager Mike Smith and songwriter/producer Rick Elias on this industry panel both say: repetition makes you comfortable, and that’s necessary for […]

Ben Brill Song & Critique Review Video

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No matter what style of music you play – whether it’s “radio-playable” or something extremely different – the audience needs to be able to connect with it. In this video, songwriter Rick Elias (Ragamuffin Band, That Thing You Do, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) points out, something about your song must be foundational… Backstage Pass VideoBackstage Pass […]

Jamie Dockery Song & Critique Review Video

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Watch this video and integrate the judging panel’s crucial comments to use in your own career! Learn the importance of becoming proficient with your music and songwriting, and discover the amount of time that generally takes. On the panel are music industry pros Tom Jackson, manager Mike Smith (Salvador, Brad Stine, Jaci Valesquez), as well […]

Song Recycling: Making a Fun Moment

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I’ll have to admit, I’ve recycled songs before, but have never worked on a song about recycling! Nicole Edwards and Annie Avery were a part of the Yukon artist sessions I had the pleasure of working with (check out another Yukon Live Music Makeover here). The song we worked on during their rehearsal was called […]

Ania Hammar Song & Critique Review Video

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Authenticity is a must! So what do you do when you have an up-tempo song that needs some movement?  In this video, discover one of the onstage tools available to you and the correct way to use it, plus see Tom give a great example of how to “work an area.” Backstage Pass VideoBackstage Pass […]

Lauren Alicia Song & Critique Review Video

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The song you choose when doing a one song showcase is absolutely critical! Watch this video and learn how difficult it is to make a rock song believable, especially when using a track, and why that is. Also, hear Tom’s thoughts about “thinking onstage.” Backstage Pass VideoBackstage Pass Videos offer a wide variety of great […]

Rockabilly Before & After Video

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“Yukon’t be serious!” That’s what my husband said when I told him I was asked to go to the Northwestern Territories of Canada recently. Funny guy. Yes, Whitehorse, Yukon to be exact – to work with a number of artists one-on-one. I had the privilege of doing a Live Music Makeover with a singer/songwriter duo, […]

Charity Vance Song & Critique Review Video

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Watch this video to learn how your audience will decide if they like you or not. Also, see Tom Jackson show a songwriter how to “not get in the way” of the lyrics, and hear him talk about appealing to a broader audience to make fans. Backstage Pass VideoBackstage Pass Videos offer a wide variety […]

Isis Song & Critique Review Video

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From this video, gain the perspective of a professional industry panel hearing a 1-song showcase. Note the difference in what each judge sees: Live Music Producer Tom Jackson focuses on the passion in the performance, songwriter/producer Rick Elias listens for song structure and word play, while manager Mike Smith feels for an overall vibe. All […]