Touring and playing live can be amazing. On great nights, when everything is going right, you get to feel the buzz of performing your songs in front of an audience … Continue reading
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5 mindset tips to ace your next vocal performance
Having the right mindset when you perform is just as important as vocal technique! The truth is as a voice teacher, a huge part of my job is helping singers … Continue reading
Booking the right venue for your band: what you need to know
How to get the gig at a venue that fits your music. If you’re an up-and-coming musician, you’ve come to terms with an undeniable fact. Your art is also a … Continue reading
How to deal with stage fright without booze or drugs
The healthy way to confront stage fright as a performing musician. Beta blockers. A shot of booze. A couple beers. Sure, those can all have some effect when battling stage … Continue reading
Are open mics WORTH it?
“You should probably avoid open mics…” Or so says THIS article by Jeremy Young from Soundfly. Here are the negatives about open mics, according to Jeremy: The “audience” won’t be … Continue reading
How to make $100,000 playing your own songs on Facebook Live
Making a living as a musician on Facebook Live. Country singer-songwriter Dawn Beyer earned over $100,000 in 2017 by playing her original music on Facebook Live — with nothing more than … Continue reading
Musical teamwork: the pillars of effective collaboration
10 things to remember when you’re working with other musicians. I just got back from Oregon where I played the part of Peter Gabriel in a re-creation of his Secret … Continue reading
The little known secret to booking gigs consistently
The key to playing more (and better) shows. Remember the first time you picked up your instrument? What about the first song you learned to play or sing? For me, … Continue reading
5 tips for delivering a “press-worthy” stage performance
[This article was written by guest contributor, bandleader, and producer Tony Ozier.] To deliver your best stage performance, you need to: Prepare The first item of business is actually preparing … Continue reading
Reading lyrics on stage? Hmmmmmm.
Relying on lyric sheets or chord charts during a performance It finally happened. I’ve gotten to the point where I’m thinking about leaning on a crutch on stage: a lyric … Continue reading