Tom Jackson
Tom Jackson, the #1 Live Music Producer in music today, helps artists develop their show into "unique memorable moments." Artists that have learned from Tom have had hundreds of #1 songs, sold millions of records, and played to countless millions live.
All Roads DVDs
All Roads Lead to the Stage (7 DVDs, 12 hours). The artists and bands that have “made it," know that ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE STAGE. Whether you’ve done a thousand live gigs or you’re just starting out, this will change EVERYTHING!
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
American Idol: Do You Have a Story?
As I sat down to take some notes on the latest episodes of American Idol, I realized the audition stage of the series is not so much about a vocal competition. It’s more of a drama, a bad comedy, or even at times a little like science fiction. (Some... Read more...
Tom Jackson Onstage FeaturesSingers
I Just Wanna Be Famous
As I watched American Idol last Tuesday night, one thing that struck me was the desire for so many people to just be famous. Either legitimately (with talent) or illegitimately (with outrageousness or lack of talent.) Obviously, some just try to get... Read more...
Singers Articles and InformationBands
Our Drummer Spontaneously Combusted, What Do We Do?
OK, maybe your drummer didn’t blow up as in Spinal Tap: “Peter ‘James’ Bond, an early Tap drummer, was the first rock musician to ever spontaneously combust. He left behind a green globule on his drum seat and a scarred set of drumsticks that... Read more...
Bands Articles and InformationSongwriters
Moments or Musicality?
There is a mindset that we Live Music Producers have to combat when it comes to educating musicians on the importance of a good live show. It’s basically the belief that they must be musically perfect. Every note correct, every lick and scale stellar,... Read more...
Songwriters Articles and InformationChristian/Gospel
Give Yourself Away
A few months ago, I talked about Making an Emotional Connection Instead of a Pitch in response to a great article by Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby. Derek and I agree: it’s important to give your audience something of yourself to take home. This is the time of year when all but the Scroogiest of people look for ways to give something of themselves... Read more...
Christian/Gospel Articles and InformationYoung Performers
From Stage Fright to Confidence
As a Live Music Producer, I find I spend a lot of time helping the artists I work with enjoy their experience onstage. I don’t want their goal to be to “get through it!” I want their goal to be “have fun, connect emotionally, and have the audience walk away completely satisfied.” We can spend as much time as we want on the music, taking voice... Read more...
Young Performers Articles and InformationMusic News
Tom Jackson at Post-Grammy New Music Seminar
On February 2, immediately following the 2010 Grammy Awards, Tom Jackson and other major industry players will be teaching at the New Music Seminar (NMS) in Los Angeles at The Henry Fonda Theater. Leaders from across the front edges of music, technology and beyond will speak and share ideas during this one day music, networking and educational extravaganza.... Read more...
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Taylor Swift Wins 4 Grammys
A big congrats to Taylor Swift on her Grammy wins this week! Taylor received 4 of the awards, including the prestigious Album of the Year (Fearless). At age 20, Taylor is now the youngest musician to win Album of the Year. Other category wins included Best Female Country Vocal Performance (White Horse), Best Country Song (White Horse), and Best Country... Read more...
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