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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.
What You Should Do When Things Go Wrong in Ableton (Episode Replay)
A systematic process to help you quickly troubleshoot when things go wrong in Ableton Live.
This 1 Skill Will Make You Successful with Anything (Episode Replay)
Pretty much anybody can learn how to do something or develop a new skill. But experts go beyond just learning how to do something.
The Philosophy of Successful Learners & Achievers (Episode Replay)
Why can some people persevere through learning something hard while others give up?
5 Mistakes Bands Make When Running Tracks Live (And How to Avoid Them)
Bands make these 5 mistakes all the time when running tracks, and it kinda ruins everything. Here’s what they are and how to avoid them.
Knowledge vs. Experience: How to Develop Both for Your Music Career
What’s more important for your musicians, playback techs, and engineers: knowledge or experience? Well, you need both. Here’s why and how to get there.
Why You Shouldn’t Use Click & Tracks Live
Click and tracks shouldn’t be universally used by anyone performing on stage. Here are 4 reasons you shouldn’t use them.
How To Get Out of a Creative Rut
These 5 tips will help you get out of your creative rut and start churning out work.
3 Ways You Can Save $$$ When You Buy Ableton Live
Ableton doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are 3 simple tips for saving money when purchasing or upgrading Ableton.
My 5 Favorite (and Completely Free) Ableton Resources
I've been running tracks for over 18 years, and I believe these are some of the best free tools out there to add to your Ableton Live setup.
Using Click on Stage? Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes
If you’re going to use a click, don’t do it like this.
5 Things Bands Should NEVER Do Before Stepping on Stage
These are mistakes that are EASY to avoid and ensure you don’t embarrass yourself in front of or distract your audience.
The Secret to Running Tracks That I Wish I Knew 15 Years Ago
In this podcast, I talk about the mistake I made running tracks for a new gig 15 years ago and how you can avoid it.
Want a Career as a Playback Tech? 6 Tips to Get Started
These 6 tips will help you land (and keep) a gig as a playback tech.
The Way You're Buying Music Gear Is All Wrong (And How To Do It Better)
Warning: spicy takes inside. Learn what I think is wrong about the way we approach buying music gear and three suggestions for how to do it better.
4 Ways Musicians Communicate On Stage
Tips & tricks to help everyone in the band stay on the same page when things get off the rails.
7 Tips for Choosing the Right Person to Run Click and Backing Tracks In Your Band
Bands that successfully run backing tracks think intentionally about who will be responsible for them.
Out of Office: In Pool, Be Back Next Week
School’s out for the summer, kids. I won’t be making any new content this week, but there are some links below to some recent content you might have missed.
Getting Your Computer Ready for the Stage
Learn how to get your computer ready to use on stage.
How to Improve your Transitions When using Click and Tracks
Using click and tracks? Here's how to improve your transitions.