Booking
You invest time, energy and money in many things so you can perform onstage. The reason you buy equipment, go to the studio, write songs, learn to play and sing, promote on radio, web, retail, look for management, contact record companies, look for someone to book you..... is so you can play your music live, in front of people.
Tom Jackson Onstage
Play by the Rules
From the time we’re little, we have to play by the rules. On the playground, we know that if “Simon says” it, then we do it. If we don’t hear “Simon says,” then we don’t do it. We play by the rules, or we lose... Read more...
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American Idol: Singing or Performance?
I understand that American Idol is a “singing” competition. But what amazes me is that in order to be heard properly, you have to “bring it.” In other words, you must perform! Stage presence, your ability to connect, your ability to... Read more...
Singers Articles and InformationBands
The Group Dynamic on American Idol
Being in a band or group of any kind requires teamwork. No question about it. That was very evident as I watched American Idol contestants divide up and perform in group competitions. It was rough! Many of them weren’t used to the give and take singing... Read more...
Bands Articles and InformationSongwriters
Know When To Hold ‘Em
“Just because you know a lot of chords and can play really fast doesn’t make you an expert.” – Aunt Bee Aunt Bee…a wise woman indeed. She says this to Andy after he hears a guy play guitar better than he can, and it leaves Andy feeling inferior.... Read more...
Songwriters Articles and InformationChristian/Gospel
You’ve Got 15 Minutes to Wow Them
Here’s what’s happened: you’ve got 15 minutes to play because you’re just before the speaker, or you’re at a festival where that’s all the time they’ve given you, or maybe you’re opening for someone… So what do you do? How do you “wow” your audience in those few minutes? Read more… Read More →
Christian/Gospel Articles and InformationYoung Performers
American Idol: Top 24 Finally
This week’s American Idol was really full of drama! In fact, picking the top 24 finalists played more like a dramatic series than a vocal competition. They really know how to keep a person on the edge of their seat as they talk to the artists, letting them know whether they’re in or out. (Makes for great TV, but it almost seems cruel at times.) Now... Read more...
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Backstage at Bootcamp
Last weekend’s Onstage Success Bootcamp was a success! This 2-day sold out event was held at S.I.R. in Nashville, one of the area’s premiere rehearsal/showcase venues. Artists came from all over the U.S., Canada, and even South Africa. Attendees included Tré Armstrong (judge from Canada’s So You Think You Can Dance), Maddy Rodriguez... Read more...
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Tom Silverman to Receive NARM Independent Spirit Award
Music trade association NARM (“National Association of Recording Merchandisers”) will honor Tom Silverman, the founder, chairman and CEO of Tommy Boy Entertainment, with its Independent Spirit Award at the Annual NARM Convention in Chicago on Monday, May 17. The Independent Spirit Award was established in 2009 to recognize a music industry... Read more...
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