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stage fright

Ditch the stage fright and boost your stage presence

November 7, 2017November 9, 2017 Janet Tabaka

You love singing, you’ve been preparing for years, but when performance day arrives, you’re consumed with stage fright. What can you do? Read More.

input list

How to make a detailed input list for your live shows

September 14, 2017September 14, 2017 Michael Gallant

An input list should include every instrument, DI, and vocal that’s part of your stage set-up. Here are some tips to help you put together an effective input list with minimal headache. Read More.

live sound engineer

The details your live sound engineer wants to know

September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 Michael Gallant

Think you’ve told your live sound engineer everything he needs to know for your big gig? Don’t forget these important details. Read More.

stage plot

Set yourself up for success with an accurate stage plot

August 25, 2017August 29, 2017 Michael Gallant

A well-crafted stage plot – customized to the lineup and tech needs of your band – can go a long way towards setting yourself up for success once you hit the stage, especially for a multi-band event. Read More.

success as a singer/songwriter

Five fixes to improve your chances for success as a singer/songwriter

July 12, 2017October 30, 2017 Larry Butler

If you want success as a singer/songwriter, I already know these five things need to be addressed without even seeing your show. Read More.

use musical cues to lead your audience

Use visual and musical cues to lead your audience

September 6, 2016September 6, 2016 Tom Jackson

Your audience wants to respond, they just don’t know what you want them to do – they don’t know what’s going through your head when you’re on the stage – so you have to use verbal, visual, and musical cues to lead them where you want them to go. Read More.

music audience

Give your music audience a chance to relive the moment

August 11, 2016August 17, 2016 Tom Jackson

Your music audience is at your show for different reasons, and one is to experience moments – emotional and musical. Let them relive those moments with your CDs and merch. Read More.

band rehearsal

Band rehearsal lessons I learned from Jazz at Lincoln Center

July 28, 2016July 28, 2016 Michael Gallant

Whatever your style of music or size of your ensemble, there’s a lot I learned watching the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra that you can apply to your next band rehearsal. Read More.

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Preparing to perform live

June 21, 2016June 14, 2016 Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers

Success onstage begins with comfort in your own skin and with your own music. Your identity when you perform live onstage has to come across as authentic to the audience. Read More.

sick for the gig

Sick for the gig? Here are tips to get through the show in one piece.

April 22, 2016April 29, 2016 Michael Gallant

Here are some practical tips to help you deal when stars (and germs) align to make you sick for the gig you’ve been looking forward to play. Read more.

Last-minute bandmate

Last-minute bandmate – What to do when your key players can’t play the gig

February 23, 2016September 15, 2016 Michael Gallant

What if, hours before you play the gig of the year, your drummer ends up in the hospital with a stomach flu, or your bass player gets called out of town? Whether the issues are related to health or weather, business or family, life can sometimes interfere to prevent your key band mates from arriving where and when you need them. Read more.

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Changing the pressure during your live performances

November 19, 2015August 11, 2016 Andre Calilhanna and Tom Jackson

Being intentional with different visual presentations for the variety of moods your songs invoke is part of what Tom Jackson calls changing the pressure on your audience during your live performances. “I’m not talking about acting or choreography, I’m talking about thinking, “What should this song look like?'” Read more.

Modify the drums (and more) when a venue pulls the plug

August 4, 2015August 11, 2015 Michael Gallant

unplugged live music performanceLast week, Echoes published an article about my unexpectedly unplugged and unamplified live music performance at an outdoor festival. The entire band had to make adjustments to accommodate the requirements of the gig – and drummer Rob Mitzner, in particular, relied on a setup he’s customized just for such circumstances. Read more.

Gigging without electricity – how we made it through the show in the park

July 27, 2015June 30, 2016 Michael Gallant

gigging without electricityI had thought that, even though the gig was outdoors, we would have no problem plugging in amps and instruments. Many parks have outlets tucked away inside lamp posts and maintenance buildings, accessible for public events. As we moved closer to the date, we discovered the city would not in fact turn on the juice. Read more.

Give your fans a live music performance to remember

June 19, 2015May 11, 2016 Bobby Borg

live music performanceIt takes more than just great songs and great performances to get people excited about your music career, especially when you’re just starting out or you want attention in a competitive city like Los Angeles, New York, or Nashville. A musical artist must produce a live show experience that excites the audience and reinforces its brand. Read more.

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