From Studio to Stage

Imagine for moment you've landed your dream gig. You're on the road for a few months when suddenly you've got to pivot. Adapt or lose your gig. What do YOU do?  This week I chat with Alex Jacques, Playback Tech for artists like Janelle Monae, Her, and many others. We discuss his unlikely path to becoming a musician, and how he handled the pivot from musician to playback tech.

In this episode I talk with Matt Salsamendi, co-founder of Mixer, a live streaming service for gamers, now owned by Microsoft. We discuss what bands and artists can learn from gamers. How can we keep people engaged? Should we try and monetize our streams? How do we improve our streams?  If you're looking to take your live streams to the next level, save yourself years of mistakes and start implementing Matt's suggestions today! 

If you're a musician or playback tech that wants to take your knowledge to the next level, you need to know about Networked Audio. Dante, AVB and more-it's not just for the IT guys anymore!  In this episode, I chat with my good friend Andy Swanson from Digital Audio Labs about Networked Audio and what we need to know as musicians, MD's and playback techs. 

Wishing you could collaborate with your fellow band mates right now? Want to finish a few tracks while you're staying at home? In this episode, we discuss a few tips and tools for collaborating remotely with Ableton Live!  

MainStage who?? Ableton Live is the best platform for using keys live. In this episode I explain why the transition to Ableton for keys is easier than you think, why you should do it, and a few things to keep in mind when you do. 

How do you get started training people to use Ableton Live? In this episode, I share some tips and experience from what I've learned and discuss the "Virtuous Cycle of a Teacherpreneur".

Max 4 Live isn't just for programmers. It's a tool that lets you create anything you can imagine in Ableton Live. In this episode, I share 3 MUST HAVE Max 4 Live devices that every Playback Engineer, or anyone using tracks on stage, needs to know!

SEASON 3 IS COMING!!! Season 3 of the Podcast is on its way. We launch with brand new episodes March, 2, 2020. Plus, some info on a great way to expand your Ableton Live knowledge!

The "Industry Standard" doesn't matter. It's a myth. In this week's episode, we'll talk about when you should pay attention to the "Industry Standard" and why most of the time it's simply an excuse to get started. 

How do you quickly learn new software? Whether you're new to Ableton Live, or wanting to learn a new video editing software, the tips you'll learn in this week's episode will help you learn that new software as quick as possible.

Take your performance to the next level by using a click live. In this week's episode we talk about part 2 of the transition to using tracks-using a click. Why use a click, how to prepare your band, and what gear do you need to make this happen? 

If you're planning on using tracks, live on stage, it's important you first use in-ears, and then click. In this week's episode, we tackle how to make the transition to in-ears. We chat about what's going to help make the transition easier, and what gear you're going to need.

I've noticed a trend in my friends that are successful in their music and production careers. They have mastered two skills.  In this week's podcast I breakdown what those 2 skills are, and how to improve at them. 

Looking to use tracks on stage? You're going to need 5 things to make that happen. In this episode, I break down those 5 things and offer some pointers for each. 

Get a real job! Did you hear this growing up? Maybe you're hearing it now! Did you realize you can actually make money with Ableton Live?  In this episode, I break down a few different ways you can make money using Ableton Live. If you enjoy using Live and making music, learn how you can make your living doing it!