Tom Jackson's LIVE MUSIC METHOD

When

  • January 24, 2015
  • January 25, 2015

Creative Sask

and    

SaskMusic

proudly present

Tom Jackson’s
LIVE MUSIC METHOD

Workshops with renowned live music producer Tom Jackson (Nashville TN)

January 24-25, 2015
The Sound Stage
1831 College Avenue, Regina SK

Creative Saskatchewan and SaskMusic are thrilled to bring Tom Jackson Productions to Saskatchewan for an intense 2-day event designed to help our artists take their performance skills to the next level. This event is for all performers (solo artists, duos, full bands, and even freelance musicians) from across genres.

Live performance is now the largest sole revenue source for our artists. Artists generally devote sufficient time to their songwriting, and in the recording studio – yet few spend the same amount of time working up their live show, one of the most important pieces of their career. Learn how to become a stronger performer (no matter what level you are currently at), a more desired side person, and really connect with your audiences! Tom and his team will teach you how to create moments in your live shows that will result in dedicated fans, and a connection that can increase your album and merchandise sales!

“Conceptually, everyone who performs onstage needs to do the same thing. Whether it’s a concert, a club, or a church...whether you’re a soloist, a quartet, or a band...whether you play acoustic guitar, sing heavy metal, or are a comedian - your audience is coming for the same things: to be captured and engaged, to experience moments, and to be changed.”
- www.onstagesuccess.com

Tom Jackson has helped hundreds of signed acts and indie artists “get their show together” for showcases or tours. Tom’s experience as a musician, passion to help artists and unique insight has qualified him as one of the premier performance consultants and live producers in contemporary music today. He is in demand across North America, and has appeared at most of the major Canadian conferences.

Workshops each day will include performance demonstrations utilizing local artists. Tom and his team Amy Wolter and Lang Bliss will also provide individualized coaching sessions (1-on-1s) for Saskatchewan artists in the afternoons and evenings. (Applications for 1-on-1 sessions are now closed.)

This is a rare opportunity to learn from this in-demand coach. And it’s being offered FREE to Saskatchewan artists thanks to a partnership between Creative Saskatchewan and SaskMusic. If you’re serious about being a full-time touring artist and making the most of showcase opportunities, this event is not to be missed!

Become the performer you’ve always wanted to be:

  • Discover skills that separate one artist from another
  • Learn to craft a memorable & compelling show
  • Hold the audience in the palm of your hand

More information on the presenters: OnstageSuccess.com

MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
Artists, individual musicians and artist managers may register by visiting
https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/registration-for-tom-jacksons-live-music-method/ or calling 1-800-347-0676 during office hours

Registration is FREE for Saskatchewan residents. If you’re from outside Saskatchewan, you’re welcome to attend; it is a flat rate of $100 per attendee.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

General registration to attend the weekend closes January 20, 2015.

This event is funded by
CREATIVE SASKATCHEWAN
and produced by
SASKMUSIC

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About Creative Saskatchewan

Creative Saskatchewan is dedicated to the growth and commercial viability of Saskatchewan's creative industries; visual arts and craft, publishing, music and sound recording, live performing arts, and screen-based media. Creative Saskatchewan's funding programs are designed to introduce Saskatchewan's creative products to the global marketplace. The agency facilitates the expansion of a business environment advantageous to the growth of the creative industry and to the growth of new employment, investment and production opportunities in Saskatchewan, and encourages and supports innovation, invention and excellence in the creative industry by stimulating creative production and new models of collaboration.

About SaskMusic

SaskMusic is a non-profit association that represents, promotes and develops the commercial music industry of Saskatchewan. We offer programming including artist listings, career consults, workshops, marketing and export assistance, networking opportunities and much more. Our artists and music professionals hail from across the province, and work in pretty much every genre you can imagine. We are a source of information and resources for both the public, and the music industry. If you have questions, we can help. We are the voice of Saskatchewan music.

About Tom Jackson

Tom Jackson, world-renowned Live Music Producer, author of the book Tom Jackson’s Live Music Method and the All Roads Lead to the Stage DVD series, is a master at transforming an artist’s live show into a magical experience for the audience. As a Live Music Producer, Tom takes what the artist is trying to communicate and helps put it in a language the audience understands.

He has worked with hundreds of artists in nearly every genre, including major artists like Taylor Swift, The Band Perry, Jars of Clay, Jordin Sparks, Casting Crowns, Divine Brown and many others, giving them a foundation and direction to define their unique voice and style to showcase their talent. As an in-demand speaker, Tom shares his expertise at music conferences and events around the world – from North America to Europe to Down Under – impacting tens of thousands of artists every year. Tom has been guest speaker and on panels at New Music Seminar, Canadian Music Week, Hillsong-Australia, CMJ, and more, as well as major music schools such as Berklee, University of Miami, and Anderson University.

About Amy Wolter, Associate Live Music Producer

Amy has vast and varied experience in music – keyboardist to lead singer to songwriter to producer – and decades of live show experience under her belt, definitely giving her something to offer performers who want to be better! A Live Music Producer with Tom Jackson Productions since 2004, Amy lives in the Nashville area, She has worked with artists in most every genre…a few of whom have been on two of the largest US tours in recent history. She’s seen amazing transformations in the people she’s worked with, and loves taking singers and bands on the journey from ‘good artist’ to ‘great performer’!

About Lang Bliss, Associate Live Music Producer

Lang has worked as a drummer, producer, programmer, songwriter and arranger in the music industry for years. He’s worked with Michael W. Smith, Shaun Groves, Big Daddy Weave, and First Call, to name a few. Doing 500 shows a year while touring US and Australia, and having toured with major artists for over 20 years, Lang knows about being onstage! As a Live Music Producer based in the Nashville area with Tom Jackson Productions since 2008, he is passionate about helping artists with their live shows.

 

EVENT SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

Light snacks, coffee and water will be provided.

January 24, 9am-9:30pm

Continental breakfast (provided), 815-9am

Bootcamp Sessions: 9am-12pm
Full band demonstration where Tom will teach his Live Music Method concepts, plus how to develop confidence onstage. Four things every artist needs to know to have a successful career in music. Then, Tom and his associates will show how those concepts are applied in a band “makeover.”

Lunch (provided): 12-1pm

1-on-1s with Amy Wolters and Lang Bliss: 1-3pm
Pick a room to join, and listen in as selected artists are given their own coaching session. You’ll further understand the concepts Tom is teaching and be able to apply them to your own songs. Selected artists will be informed in advance, and schedules will be posted for observers.

Graphing the Perfect Set List: 3-4:30pm
How to put together a set list that never fails. The right moment, at the right time, for the right audience.

Supper (provided): 4:30-5:30pm

1-on-1s with Amy and Lang: On the hour, 5:30-9:30pm
Pick a room to join.

January 25, 9am-8:30pm

Continental breakfast (provided), 915-10am

Conquering the Small Stage, 10-11:30am
Amy and Lang will lead this session, using two solo or duos as demo artists to teach the concepts.

Lunch (provided): 11:30am-12:30pm

An Artist’s Streams of Revenue: 12:30-1:30pm
In this general session, Tom will explain how to use your live show to create multiple streams of income.

1-on-1s with Tom, Amy and Lang: 1:30-4:30pm
Pick a room to join.

Supper (provided): 4:30-5:30pm

Evening showcases: 5:30-7:30pm
Six demonstration artists will each showcase a song. The team will critique the performances and take a few minutes with each to tweak their performances in front of the audience to show how they could improve their live presentation. This is typically one of the most interesting, fun sessions of the weekend!

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