I had the privilege of working with the band ‘Running Red Lights’ at the CD Baby DIY conference in Chicago on October 1st, 2016. Making even small changes to your live show can completely change the dynamics and the impact you can have on your audience. You can use these […]
Tom at the CD Baby DIY Conference October 2016
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Tom at CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference – 2015
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Grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable to watch Tom at the 2015 CD Baby Conference in Chicago. You’ll watch, along with some 1000 attendees, as Tom works with a band on performance skills. Backstage Pass VideoBackstage Pass Videos offer a wide variety of great information that will help you […]
The “Create your OWN Industry” Telesummit, November 4-7, 2013
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Friend and colleague, Jo-Ná Williams and Section 101 have created an incredible 4 day online event bringing together 15 of the most experienced, innovative and forward-thinking experts in music, including Tom Jackson to share with you the TRUTH about creating a career in today’s music industry. And you don’t even have to leave the comfort […]
Tom Jackson’s Live Music Method Book Sent to Printer!
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Tom’s book, Tom Jackson’s Live Music Method – All Roads Lead to the Stage, is off to print this week, and it won’t be long before it can be in your hands! (In fact, be watching for a pre-order Special Savings coming soon.) Expected shipping date on this new hardback publication is July 24, 2012. […]
Bob Baker on the Fan Engagement Triangle
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CD Baby president Brian Felsen recently interviewed me at the TAXI Road Rally. In this short segment we discuss old and new models of engaging with fans, along with my Fan Engagement Triangle framework. Watch the video: Bob BakerBob Baker helps musicians, writers, visual artists, & other creative entrepreneurs use their talents and know-how to […]
Danika Holmes Featured at CD Baby: Main Stage at Major Festival
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Backstage artist Danika Holmes was just featured in an article at CD Baby (the article just happened to be posted there by our friend and Backstage Music Row author Bob Baker)! It seems this out-of-the-box thinker and indie artist from Iowa doesn’t just take “no” for an answer when looking for gigs. She had a […]
Stellar Corpses Music Makeover Part 2 Video
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In Part 2 of this Live Music Makeover video, watch Stellar Corpses and Tom work out a way to “leave space,” so they can build anticipation for the audience, give the lead singer authority, and more! Also, learn along with the band effective non-verbal communication, whether playing or singing. Backstage Pass VideoBackstage Pass Videos offer […]
Make an Emotional Connection Instead of a Pitch
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You’ve heard me talk again and again about the importance of making an emotional connection with your audience. Well, my friend Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby and Host Baby, recently posted an interesting article about another way to make that connection. Derek heard about a band that decided to make sure everyone in their […]
It All Depends
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A couple of months ago I wrote about the huge number of CDs I bring home with me after an event where I’ve taught. It’s because a lot of artists at those events hand me their CD and say, “I’d love for you to listen to this and tell me what you think.” So I […]
CD Baby Podcast: Creating Moments Onstage
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As the Top Live Music Producer, Tom works with major label artists from all over the world in order to produce stage shows that will create a memorable experience for concert goers. Knowing your songs and reproducing your record live isn’t enough to dazzle an audience. Listen in to this CD Baby podcast and hear […]
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