As Tom says, you need to capture a mood with your song! It’s so important as an artist to make your song “go somewhere” (as proven by comments in this video from artist manager Scott McReynolds and award-winning songwriter Rick Elias). Making it “go somewhere” involves dynamic changes, lingering on the “1”, taking your time, […]
Pointe Blank Song & Critique Review Video
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What are you saying visually about how you feel being onstage? It’s important to let the audience know you are confident and in control. Listen to what Tom says in this video about confidence, cohesiveness, and the attitude of “bringing it” for your audience. Authority onstage is vital! Backstage Pass VideoBackstage Pass Videos offer a […]
Erica Leigh Song & Critique Review Video
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“A little less here… a little more there,” as Tom Jackson would say! Watch this video and learn about getting creative with a loop if you are a singer/songwriter. Also, see how you can free yourself up vocally by changing up a strumming pattern. Tom gives some audience participation “rules” that should be basic for […]
Shaffer Band Music Makeover Part 1 of 2 Video
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Learn how to put pressure on the audience during the intro of the song, and see what a difference it makes when you take authority by the way you move onstage! The Shaffer Band attended a Tom Jackson Intensive Workshop and received a couple of hours of 1-on-1 Live Music Producing on one of their […]
Shaffer Band Music Makeover Part 2 of 2 Video
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In this video “Reveal” of The Shaffer Band’s song, watch for the developed intro (which gives them some freedom from the backing tracks), added confidence, and great movement from the drummer! The band is also beginning to work on relationships onstage, and getting the lead singer to be in charge of the cutoff. Backstage Pass […]
New Music Seminar LA 2010 Part 1 of 2 Video
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The video of this panel at New Music Seminar in Los Angeles 2010 (“The Creative Process and Radical Differentiation”) will give you a look at what creative musical professionals think about vision for your show, emotional connection, and “moments” in both songwriting and the live show. Panel host was Jason Bentley (program director KCRW-Santa Monica), […]
New Music Seminar LA 2010 Part 2 of 2 Video
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In this video, a professional panel discusses what makes a song special and why keeping it simple is sometimes better. Also, hear about the importance of taking risks with your music and with your show. Taped at New Music Seminar in Los Angeles (“The Creative Process and Radical Differentiation”), the panel included host Jason Bentley […]
Jeffrey B Scott Song & Critique Review Video
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Watch this video to learn mic stand technique when you are an acoustic guitar player. Also, learn how to set up anticipation for a lyric line, as well as taking control of the stage and taking control of your song. Jeffrey B Scott is a freelance worship leader and studio musician in California. He performed […]
Trevis Prince Song & Critique Review Video
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Learn in this video what Tom means when he talks about bringing the right thing at the right time. No one wants to go back to the mashed potatoes after they’ve had dessert… see how to apply that same concept to the outro of your song. And hear about the importance of “owning” the song. […]
Clarksville Military Band Music Makeover Part 1 of 3 Video
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Watch this video to learn about introductions (rules for live, how to “gather the people” in your audience). Also learn about the lead guitar player (“whens” and “when nots” of the pedal board); first word, first step; and monitor placement. Performing Brad Paisley’s “Tick” is the Army band from Fort Campbell KY at a Tom […]
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