It is the best way to learn to look and feel natural: repetition! That’s why Tom emphasizes practicing onstage movement and fundamentals at home in your room. You’ll be building muscle memory as you woodshed, and that will lead to confidence onstage. In this video, learn about several basic tools and fundamentals for you show… […]
by:Larm 2012 Music Makeover Part 2 of 2 Video
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by:Larm 2012 Music Makeover Part 1 of 2 Video
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Tom taught at the by:Larm 2012 music festival in Oslo, Norway. In one of his sessions, he showed artists a few important techniques of performance: putting pressure on the audience, bail outs, staying on the 1, and much more! Watch as Tom explains the importance of setting up the stage properly, taking authority onstage, and […]
De La Croix Song & Critique Review Video
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Take the limiter off your live performance! By using dynamic and musical change throughout your song, you can capture an audience’s attention right from the start. Not only that, but it’s easier to draw your audience’s attention to things like harmonies & cool lyrics when you use a variety of dynamics. In this video you […]
Sophia Tilley Song & Critique Review Video
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Starting “full on” is probably not the best idea, especially when you’re doing a 1-song showcase; and giving away too much too soon is a common error. A wise performer will take the time to build anticipation for their audience, using dynamic changes, leaving space, and maintaining authority over the song. “Drawing people in” is […]
The Divorcees Music Makeover Part 4 of 4 Video
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The Divorcees were in the middle of a music makeover at this East Coast Music Association (ECMA) event, when Tom had some things to say! (If you’ve seen Tom teach, you know there are times when he recognizes there’s a point that needs to be made.) Listen in on what he has to say about: […]
The Divorcees Music Makeover Part 3 of 4 Video
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Have a great night even on a bad night! In other words, work on creating moments when you’re in rehearsal, so when you’re playing live the audience can’t help but connect with what you’re doing. And even if you’re not playing your absolute best or little things go wrong one night, you’ll still have a […]
The Divorcees Music Makeover Part 2 of 4 Video
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Don’t let your song take over your authority onstage! The audience came to see you, and they expect you to be in charge. In this recorded rehearsal/makeover with The Divorcees, you’ll see many of Tom’s concepts put into action to make subtle, yet massive, changes to the way the song connects with their audience. You’ll […]
The Divorcees Music Makeover Part 1 of 4 Video
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Take a great band with great songs and turn their live show into something great as well – that’s Tom Jackson’s job. But in this case, he wants the audience (that’s YOU!) to get even more out of the rehearsal than the band. In this video segment, hear the basics Tom teaches: why audiences come […]
Sari & Daniel Flage Song & Critique Review Video
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Shows like The Voice, The X Factor, American Idol, and others have it right when the judges emphasize the song choice… comments like “this one is wrong for your voice” or “this just isn’t your style” are heard over and over again. So this brother and sister duo at a Tom Jackson Bootcamp learn a […]
Walking On the Stage: Learning the Tools & Fundamentals
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For those of you who have seen my Live Music Method class (whether you learned it at a workshop, from my DVD, or in my book), you know I draw the analogy of your show being similar to building a house. You start by Planning (getting a vision for your show), then by laying a […]
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