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Playback and Drums | Getting the Call Last Minute and Why Preparation Matters with David Dombrowski
Imagine it's the first night of a an international tour. You're hired as tech to help with playback and drums, and suddenly the MD and keys player gets sick. You've go...
Mastering the Art of Upgrading Your OS: Insider Tips for Playback Engineers
Get Access to my weekly group coaching calls 👇https://fromstudiotostage.com/subscribeIn this episode of "Behind the Space Bar," Will shares tips and tricks for success...
The Top 7 Skills Every Playback Engineer Must Master
In this episode of "Behind the Spacebar," Will discusses the essential skills needed to become a successful playback engineer. He emphasizes the importance of service,...
Building a Playback Rig? Don't Make These Mistakes!
Building a Playback rig? Don't make this mistake that I see all too often in new Playback Techs.The Playback and Playback Tech community is a wonderful community.I lov...
Stop Apologizing For Being a Beginner
If you're just starting out with Ableton or using tracks, you're not a burden-we're glad you're here! Every month, I hold a call just for From Studio to Stage students...
Don't Let Your Preferences Get In The Way Of Your Progress
I’m no swifty… but T-Swift got it right… I’m the problem.. it’s me.Do you believe that the next piece of gear will unlock your potential? We'll debunk the myth of exte...
Trying to convince your band to use tracks? Try this instead!
Are you trying to convince your band to use tracks? Here’s a difference approach you can take.I get it. You’ve seen the light. You want your band to use tracks. It’s g...
Stop Thinking of Ableton as a Software Program — Approach It Like This Instead
Sure — anybody can learn how to use Ableton as a software program. But the ones who master using Ableton on stage don’t think of it like that.What’s the difference bet...
Playback, Gear, & Music Direction with Martin Roberts (Shawn Mendes, M83, Beaux, and More)
Martin Roberts has had a successful career bringing artists’ records to life on stage (including Shawn Mendes, M83, and others). He’s a playback engineer, music direct...
How Bands Use Backing Tracks Without ANYONE Noticing
The bands that use backing tracks the best are the ones that do it without anyone noticing. But how do they do it?Context is everything. EDM, cover bands, acoustic ban...
The Secret to Creative Consistency (with Brian Funk — Host of The Music Production Podcast)
Brian (Not Brain) Funk teaches a class at Berklee Online Online, hosts the The Music Production Podcast, and creates sample packs for Ableton Live (and is also an Able...
How to Know If a Redundant Playback Rig Is Worth the Investment
There’s a lot that goes into a redundant playback rig, and it can feel pretty complex to figure out. So, the natural question is…is it really worth all that time and m...
Don’t Trust Me…I’m an Ableton Live Certified Trainer
I’ve helped thousands of people get more out of Ableton. But you shouldn’t trust me.Apparently the best way to trigger anyone who uses Ableton is to show them another ...
Stories of On-Stage Fails and Flops (Mine & Yours)
If you’re stepping on stage to do anything, embarrassing mistakes are part of the job. I share some of mine and some of my favorites that you all shared with me.If you...
The Story Behind Oaktone : Interview with Jeff Caylor
Jeff is the creator of one of my favorite MIDI controllers ever made: the Oakboard Mini.In this interview, Jeff talks about how he came up with the idea for the Oakboa...
What’s Wrong With Using Ableton to Run In-Ear Monitors?
Sometimes what seems like the simplest solution is actually the worst.If you’re using your computer to run in-ears, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. I’m as...
How to use tracks on stage (without cheating)
Here’s how to use tracks on stage, without cheating and feeling like a fraud.We’ve all seen those videos of a pop artist’s performance going sideways with tracks and a...
Answering Your 8 Most Common Ableton Questions
I’ve been an Ableton Certified Trainer for 13 years. These are the 8 most common questions I get.I take a few minutes to answer each question, but I also share where y...
Interview with Mike Perkinpine: His Journey To Becoming a Full-Time Drum & Playback Tech
Mike is a pro drum tech and playback tech — building and setting up rigs for some of the biggest metal artists to…Avril Lavigne and Smashing Pumpkins? Yep.Plus, he’s a...
The Quick-Start Guide to Using Backing Tracks on Stage (Plus 2 Free Resources)
I’ve made this dead simple. These are the only 5 pieces of gear you need to start running tracks with your band.When it comes to buying gear to run tracks, you’ve got ...
Was My 2 Years Doing Broadcast Video Worth It? (10 Lessons)
I branched out from Ableton and live audio for two whole years to run a video broadcast. What I learned surprised me.I never wanted to be a broadcast video guy, and ho...
Why The Music Industry Should Be More Like a Community, Not a Competition
I used to see other people in my industry as a threat. And it turned me into a bit of a jerk.But I eventually flipped the script and became a champion of others rather...
Music Gear & Tech That Should Exist, But Doesn’t (Yet)
If I were in charge of a music tech company, these would top my list of things to create.These three pieces of music tech don’t exist yet, or if there’s a version of t...
7 Tips For Getting Started with Ableton I Wish I Knew 20 Years Ago
Wanna learn Ableton the best and fastest way? Start with these 7 tips that you can do before spending any money.I started using Ableton on stage to run tracks 20+ year...
Putting Together a Live TV Special with 40+ Musicians in Just a Few Weeks: Interview with Keith Everette Smith
What goes into being a musical & exec producer for a live TV special? How do you manage 40+ musicians on stage? And how do you plan and prepare for it all within just ...
How To Know What To Charge for Ableton Training & Consulting (Plus a Look at My Rates)
Charge too much — no clients. Charge too little — wasting your time. These are both myths. Watch to find out why and learn how to set your rates for teaching Ableton.
🤬 Ableton Keeps Crashing! 7 Steps To Guarantee You Fix the Problem
Ableton crashes suck. Take a deep breath, and let’s get you up and running ASAP.
Solo and Live Looping Artists Should Steal This Concept From Traditional Performers
Don’t make the mistake that brings so many solo and live looping shows to a screeching halt.
How Musicians Can Make Extra Money in 2023 (Side Hustle Ideas + Tips for Success)
6 side hustle ideas for musicians and how to actually be successful with them.
3 Rules and 9 Steps To Successfully Upgrade Software (Episode Replay)
Learn exactly when and how you should update your software and hardware.