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 a few weeks?Keith Everette Smith is here to break it all down for us. Keith and I have been friends for long enough to make us both feel old, and he recently invited me to run playback for a live TV special that he was producing — A Chaotic Christmas and K-Love Turns 40.The event was a blast, but there were only a few weeks to prepare for it. From arranging all the songs, preparing for the event, running rehearsals, and actually putting on the show, you’ll hear Keith break down his process and how he managed the whole thing.We cover things like:His organization and planning processHow he got stems from the original recordsRehearsing and prepping with so many different artists and musiciansThe challenges & stress on the day of the eventAnd a whole lot moreAlso, I put together an entire course breaking down my playback setup for this gig. You’ll learn about my rig, how I prepped for rehearsal and quickly edited things on the spot, and even watch me build the entire set in real-time (including the frustrating, pull-my-hair-out moments). Check it out here 👇[https://fromstudiotostage.com/courses/a-chaotic-christmas-and-k-love-event-review-watch-me-build-my-ableton-sets-from-scratch/](https://fromstudiotostage.com/courses/a-chaotic-christmas-and-k-love-event-review-watch-me-build-my-ableton-sets-from-scratch/ "smartCard-inline")Keep up with what Keith’s up to on his website and on Instagram 👇[http://www.keitheverettesmith.com/](http://www.keitheverettesmith.com/ "smartCard-inline")[https://www.instagram.com/producerkeith1](https://www.instagram.com/producerkeith1 "smartCard-inline")K-Love Turns 40 👇[https://ondemand.klove.com/k-love-turns-40-trailer](https://ondemand.klove.com/k-love-turns-40-trailer "smartCard-inline")A Chaotic Christmas 👇[https://ondemand.klove.com/videos/a-chaotic-christmas](https://ondemand.klove.com/videos/a-chaotic-christmas "‌")---0:00 How Keith Smith Put Together a Show with Over 40 Musicians in Just a Few Weeks0:19 Behind the Space Bar: Introducing Keith Smith and What to Expect in This Episode2:52 Welcoming Keith Smith to Behind the Space Bar3:18 What is something that comes effortlessly to you that attributes to your success today?5:36 Keith's Background: Song Writer, Horn Arranger, Music Director, and More7:41 Would you be bored of being known for just one title (MD, Songwriter, etc.)?10:39 What was the event and what were your different roles?12:10 How far in advance was the event planned and confirmed?14:10 How important was it to hand off tasks you are fully capable and skilled at?18:34 When Keith Contacted Will About the Event and Began Collaborating21:47 Preparing for the Event: Keith's Organization and Planning Process26:39 How Keith Got Stems from the Original Records31:40 Why Teamwork and Communication Were Critic

Putting Together a Live TV Special with 40+ Musicians in Just a Few Weeks: Interview with Keith Everette Smith

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 (including a breakdown of my own rates and the reasoning behind them).If you’ve been using Ableton for a while and think you’re ready to start teaching others what you’ve learned, you need to figure out what you’re going to charge. Easier said than done, right?I started doing this in 2008, and my rates have changed dramatically since then (they’ve increased…did you really need to ask?). I’ve made a ton of mistakes and learned a ton since then, and I want to share those lessons with you.What you’ll learn:- How to get a feel for what the market is willing to pay- Why side hustle vs. full-time gig might affect your rate- How to not be scared to go big- Communicating rates (and rate changes) to clients- Should you ever work for free?Looking for ways to make more money on the side as a musician? Watch this👇How Musicians Can Make Extra Money in 2023 (Side Hustle Ideas + Tips for Success)https://youtu.be/paz6B3mNNr0 ‌---0:00 Tips to Decide What to Charge for Ableton Live Consulting and Training0:22 Behind the Space Bar: Leave a Rating on Spotify or Apple Podcast and Subscribe0:51 How I Began Teaching People to Use Ableton: My Tips Based on My Experience2:39 Tip 1: However Much You and the Market Can Bear4:55 Tip 2: What is it worth to you?6:50 Tip 3: What's the going rate?8:31 Bonus Tip: Don't Sell Yourself Short9:51 Tip 4: Clarify Price vs. Expectations12:02 Tip 5: Communicate Changes13:31 Subscribe, leave ratings & reviews, and share these episodes!14:47 My Rates for 1-1 and 15-Minute Sessions, Program Sets, and In-Person21:48 Here Are 5 Tips to Help You Be Successful22:00 Tip 1: Start for Free (Clarify Expectations)22:56 Tip 2: Capture Testimonials23:57 Tip 3: Share Those Testimonials24:25 Tip 4: Start to Take on Gigs24:42 Tip 5: Slowly Raise Your Rates25:29 Wrap-Up: Comment Feedback, Subscribe, and thanks for watching!

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How To Know What To Charge for Ableton Training & Consulting (Plus a Look at My Rates)

Ableton crashes suck. Take a deep breath, and let’s get you up and running ASAP.Few things are as frustrating as software not working properly. And I get it — you’re relying on Ableton for a live performance. You’ve gotta get this fixed RIGHT NOW! But you can’t rush through troubleshooting — at least not if you want to do it successfully.So do whatever you need to do to get a level head, and then work your way through these seven tips & best practices to identify and solve the issue.Also — the last two tips are things you won’t see many other YouTube videos mention (I’ve actually seen zero mention them). But I promise they’re worth it, and when you’ve exhausted all other options, they’ll practically guarantee you get a solution.—Last week’s episode 👇Solo and Live Looping Artists Should Steal This Concept From Traditional Performershttps://youtu.be/XjPLG7iPA4I---0:00 7 Things You Can do When Ableton Live Keeps Crashing0:14 Check Out Last Week's Episode (Tips for Solo Artists) and Leave a Comment0:56 Look Out for These Two Commonly Missed Tips that are Quick Solutions1:16 Tip 1: Open a New Live Set2:13 Tip 2: Rebuild Your Set3:26 Tip 3: Disable Your Plugins in Ableton Live5:17 Tip 4: Try the Same Set on a Different Computer6:42 Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Apple Podcast (Upcoming Interviews)7:24 Tip 5: Install an Older Version of Ableton Live8:47 Tip 6: Contact Ableton Support (1 of 2 Commonly Missed)12:46 Tip 7: Reach Out to the Creator of Your Hardware/Software (2 of 2 Commonly Missed)14:19 Summary: Use These 7 Tips When You Have Issues with Ableton Live14:47 Bonus Tip: Subscribe and Become a Student of From Studio to Stage for Helpful Videos16:04 Thanks for listening and take care!

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🤬 Ableton Keeps Crashing! 7 Steps To Guarantee You Fix the Problem

Don’t make the mistake that brings so many solo live looping shows to a screeching halt. Instead, learn this simple concept from traditional on-stage performers.Bands and artists who play on a stage do this without even thinking. But it’s something live looping and solo artists sometimes overlook — because it’s not inherently built into the set up. If you don’t implement it, it can cause your whole show to come crashing down.What you’ll learn:- This important concept- How it works in traditional, on-stage performances- How to implement it in your solo or live looping set up- How it will improve your showPS. Hey live loopers & solo artists out there — what’s your set up look like? Do you currently have any redundancy built in? Drop a comment and let me know!‌---0:00 What Solo and Live Looping Artists Can Learn from Traditional Performers 0:35 In This Video: A Key Concept that Non-Traditional Performers Don't Understand2:37 A Traditional Performance Stage Layout (Visual)5:45 The Key Concept Applied in Traditional Performances: Division of Labor9:26 Additional Example of Division of Labor with Tracks, Keys, and Vocal Processing (Redundancy)12:59 Why You Shouldn’t Solely Use Your Computer and Should Split the Load17:05 Subscribe and Become a Student of FromStudiotoStage for New Content in 202320:19 Ways You Can Apply Division of Labor (1): Optimize Your Setup21:38 Ways You Can Apply Division of Labor (2): Implement an In-ear Mix23:01 Ways You Can Apply Division of Labor (3): Travel with Your Own Mixer24:57 Ways You Can Apply Division of Labor (4): Add Redundancy to Your Setup25:49 If You Feel Hesitancy to these Methods, Make a Game Plan26:47 2 Ways to Succeed in 2023: Subscribe and Become a Student at FromStudiotoStage27:27 Wrap Up: Have an amazing 2023 and see you next time!

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Solo and Live Looping Artists Should Steal This Concept From Traditional Performers

6 side hustle ideas for musicians and how to actually be successful with them.Making extra money from side hustles is completely possible. My entire company started as a side hustle, and I was able to grow it into my main source of income. You can sell your time, your knowledge, or both.In this video, I’m gonna help you get started so you can crush it in 2023.What you’ll learn:
3 ways to sell your time
3 ways to sell your knowledge
5 tips for success that I used to grow From Studio to Stage
PS. Do you have a side hustle that I left off this list? Drop a comment and let me know!

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How Musicians Can Make Extra Money in 2023 (Side Hustle Ideas + Tips for Success)

Learn exactly when and how you should update your software and hardware.The tale is as old as time (well, as old as the internet has been around, I guess). There’s an update available and you jump on it. Next thing you know, things are broken and you’re chugging coffee trying to fix the mess.If you’ve had that happen, maybe you’ve resolved to avoid updates at all costs. But soon, you’re running old software and you’re missing out on genuinely better features.The last Behind the Spacebar episode of 2022 is a replay from an old episode where I think I buried the lede. I promoted it as an Ableton update, but after that, I give you 3 rules and a 9-step process to know exactly when and how to go about updating any software or hardware.Watch the old episode with me and then join me at the end as I share some brand new thoughts about updating your software and hardware.PS. What’s your process for updating? Anything in here that you think I missed? Drop a comment and let me know!0:00 One of the Most Important Behind the Space Bar Episodes0:17 Final Episode of Behind the Space Bar: Recapping Episode 10 (Updating to Live 11.1)2:49 In This Episode: Updating to 11.1 and General Process for Upgrading Software4:46 Should you upgrade to Ableton Live 11.1? My Answer7:05 How do you update safely? (9-Step Process)8:36 Rule for Updating (1): Never Update in the Middle of a Gig 10:28 Rule for Updating (2): Never Update on Main Machine Without a Safety Net13:46 Rule for Updating (3): Stay Current on Updates15:55 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Base Your Knowledge of When to Update on Someone18:47 Step 1 to Update Safely: Use a Backup Computer20:39 Step 2 to Update Safely: Keep the Previous Version of the Software22:41 Step 3 to Update Safely: Find a Live Set You Know Works24:20 Step 4 to Update Safely: Run the New Version with Your Gear26:13 Step 5 to Update Safely: Create a Burn In Scenario28:20 Step 6 to Update Safely: Try It in Rehearsal 29:59 Step 7 to Update Safely: Try it On a Low-Pressure Gig31:01 Step 8 to Update Safely: Compare Notes with Others32:28 Step 9 to Update Safely: Take the Plunge33:22 Update to Live 11.1 and Follow the 9-Step Process33:45 Comment What Your Upgrade Process Looks Like34:16 You Need to Update and Have a Good Plan Process To35:45 For 2023 Episode: Step 1 Is Turn off All Auto Updates36:24 End the Year Strong by Subscribing: Courses, Community, Templates and More38:43 Subscribe on YouTube! My Goal for 2023 is 20,000 Subscribers

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3 Rules and 9 Steps To Successfully Upgrade Software (Episode Replay)

A systematic process to help you quickly troubleshoot when things go wrong in Ableton Live.You can apply this process to anything in Ableton, and honestly anything else you’re troubleshooting.In this episode replay, you’ll learn the four steps to troubleshooting that will help you stay calm, find the problem, and quickly fix it.At the end, I’ll share some thoughts I have today and why I really believe rubber duckies might be the key to solving all your problems.PS. Ever talked to a rubber ducky? Keep it to yourself cause that’s weird, but go ahead and leave a comment share a good troubleshooting story!

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What You Should Do When Things Go Wrong in Ableton (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.Today’s throwback episode is from an episode I did in January of 2022 where I talked about the one thing people need to focus on to be successful.The difference between a good guitar player and a great guitar player isn’t how well they can play a difficult part. The great guitar player understands why that part works in that part of a song and in conjunction with what the other instruments are doing.If you want to be extremely successful at something, you need to go beyond learning how to do it and start digging to understand the why behind it.After replaying the old episode, I share some new thoughts on this concept and why I still believe it’s the most important ingredient for success.---0:00 Today We're Taking a Look Back at on One of My Favorite Episodes0:14 Behind the Space Bar: Recapping Episode 5 (Stop Focusing on How, Focus on Why)1:33 We're Used to Having the Answer to Any Question At Our Fingertips4:17 Learn to Fish: We're Used to Searching for "How" But Not "Why"6:02 Why We Should Ask Why and Not How: An Example with Ableton Live11:02 3 Things to Consider to Choose "Why" and Not "How"11:14 What to Consider #1 - Ask Why a Solution Works13:43 What to Consider #2 - Learn the World View of a Software (Ableton Example)15:57 What to Consider #3 - Pursue More Than Surface-Level Knowledge17:24 Recap of Things to Consider to Choose "Why" and Not "How"17:51 Curiosity Ties into Understanding Why - Learn More at FromStudiotoStage19:23 How I was Reminded of This Episode: Focus on This One Skill to Succeed20:05 The Downsides of Only Learning How and How I Learn Why23:15 My Example Approach to Learning Why: Learning the Story of My Gear24:23 If You Want More on "Why" Subscribe to FromStudiotoStage25:41 Subscribe and join me next week for when things go wrong!

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This 1 Skill Will Make You Successful with Anything (Episode Replay)

Why can some people persevere through learning something hard while others give up?This video is a look back at a podcast episode I did in January 2022. In the episode, I talked about how I noticed a difference in people who would stay subscribed and get the most out of my course subscription at From Studio to Stage vs. those who would cancel and not get that much benefit.10 months later, I feel that being humbly confident and humbly curious is even more important than I did then. And I share a little bit about how this philosophy is still shaping me today in how I approach life, work, and Ableton.

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The Philosophy of Successful Learners & Achievers (Episode Replay)

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.If you’re running tracks on stage or you plan to soon, make sure to avoid these 5 mistakes that way too many people make.Mistake #1: Faking ItDon’t have your lead vocal or a blazing guitar solo in your tracks with someone trying to mime it. Unless you’re a famous pop artist putting on a multi-million dollar show, it’s just not going to come across well.Mistake #2: Not making tracks part of the bandThe band and the tracks need to fit together musically.Mistake #3: You don’t treat tracks like an instrumentIf you’re not preparing tracks like a keys player would prepare for a set, you’re doing it wrong.Mistake #4: You allow tracks to lock you into an arrangementPlaying live music should be flexible and have room for spontaneity. Run tracks in a way that allows you to do that.Mistake #5: Not editing tracks to fit your contextIf you try to just do everything exactly like it is on the record, it’s not going to translate very well. Transitions will be weird and you miss out on opportunities to edit the tracks to fit the live setting.Bonus mistake: Not subscribing to the From Studio to Stage YouTube channelLearn something new about Ableton every day by hitting subscribe and hitting the bell icon to get notified as soon as I publish a new video every single day.—Have you made any of these or other mistakes when running tracks? I have. If that’s you, too, drop a comment and let me know!0:00 5 Mistakes You Need to Avoid Using Tracks on Stage0:08 Introduction to Behind the Space Bar and This Episode0:58 Mistake 1: Faking It (Why People Might & My Example)3:36 Mistake 2: Not Making Tracks a Part of the Band5:13 Mistake 3: You Don't Treat Tracks Like an Instrument7:16 Bonus Mistake: Not Subscribing to From Studio to Stage7:50 Mistake 4: Being Locked into the Arrangement (Have Flexibility)9:58 Mistake 5: They Don't Edit to Fit Their Context12:06 Mistake to Avoid: Not Subscribing to From Studio to Stage12:26 Look forward to December Episodes! 12:50 Get This Episode Early on Apple Podcast / Spotify13:03 Bonus episode for 2022; Thank you for your support!---

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5 Mistakes Bands Make When Running Tracks Live (And How to Avoid Them)

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.Each of us leans towards one or the other. Maybe you love learning but have some fear or hesitancy when it comes to applying your knowledge.Maybe you love diving into the performance without really thinking everything through. Just let the music flow, baby.Both types of people have had successful careers in music. But to really get to the next level, you need both.Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode:-Why I think both knowledge and experience are important-Why knowledge definitely doesn’t = experience-Blind spots for people with more knowledge-How to get more experience in your music career-Why experience definitely doesn’t = knowledge-Blind spots for people with more experience-How to grow your knowledge-Why you should never stop asking questionsDo you feel like you have more experience or knowledge? Leave a comment and let me know!---0:00 Knowledge vs Experience: Which is most important?0:12 Welcome Back to the Behind the Space Bar Podcast0:49 Would you rather have knowledge or experience?1:46 Why I Think Both Knowledge and Experience is Important2:54 Knowledge Doesn't Equal Experience (My Example Story)4:18 Flaws for People with More Knowledge5:57 3 Tips for Knowledgeable People: Apply, Practice, Expose Yourself9:48 Subscribe if you're interested in growing your knowledge!10:28 Experience Doesn't Equal Knowledge (Example)12:28 Flaws for People with More Experience13:56 3 Tips for Experienced People: Understand/Focus on Why, Stop & Think17:41 4th Tip & Mike McKnight's Example: Continue Asking Questions20:08 Summary of Tutorial and My Advice: Continue to Learn21:14 Subscribe to my channel if you're looking to learn about Ableton Live!

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Knowledge vs. Experience: How to Develop Both for Your Music Career

Click and tracks shouldn’t be universally used by anyone performing on stage. Here are 4 reasons you shouldn’t use them.Every once in awhile, I get someone commenting about how “real musicians” don’t use click and tracks. I’ve spent plenty of time debunking that myth, but I will concede there are times when you shouldn’t use click and tracks live.When is running click and tracks a bad idea?1. You’re performing by yourself2. The context isn’t right3. You don’t want to4. You’re not readyReady to start playing with click in Ableton? Get my clicks here 👇fromstudiotostage.com/clicksPS. What do you think? When should musicians not use click & tracks? When should they? Leave a comment to let me know what you think!---0:00 Behind the Space Bar: Why You Shouldn't Use Click & Tracks Live!0:35 Why I Created Behind the Space Bar1:05 I Don't Think You Should Use Click and Tracks: Importance of Context2:53 Reason #1: If You're Performing by Yourself6:02 Reason #2: The Context Doesn't Fit (Scenario Example)7:38 Another Example Where the Context Doesn't Fit9:29 Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcast!10:05 Reason #3: Don't Use Click & Tracks if You Don't Want To12:01 Don't Use Click & Tracks Just Because Others Do13:01 Reason #4: If You Are Not Ready Yet14:59 I Highly Encourage You to Play with Click16:41 Go to fromstudiotostage.com/click to Practice with Clicks17:10 Subscribe and thank you for watching!

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Why You Shouldn’t Use Click & Tracks Live

These 5 tips will help you get out of your creative rut and start churning out work.Everyone gets stuck when they’re trying to create something. Even the best artists deal with it. But they also know how to get out of it. Here are 5 tips that I regularly use to get myself out of a rut and start creating.1. Say it out loud2. Schedule a pity party3. Keep going!4. The perfection myth and focusing on what’s attainable5. Read the War of Art (link 👇)Buy the War of Art: https://fs2s.link/war-of-art0:00 What to Do When You’re in A Creative Rut – Practical Tips0:19 Today's Episode Will be a Little Different0:53 My Experience When I Was in a Creative Rut2:36 I'd Love to Hear About Your Experiences in the Comments2:54 Tip 1: Say it Out Loud – Disarm Your Creative Rut 4:15 Tip 2: Schedule a Pity Party – Get All Your Frustrations Out 5:55 Tip 3: Keep Going – Find A Way to Keep Creating 8:11 Subscribe and Leave a Rating or Review on Apple Podcast8:55 Tip 4: Fear & Insecurity - Perfection is a myth, but completion is attainable11:09 Tip 5: Read "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield12:02 Remember to read "The War of Art" and have a good day!

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How To Get Out of a Creative Rut

Ableton doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are 3 simple tips for saving money when purchasing or upgrading Ableton.Tip 1: Ableton for free? Yep. You can get a starter version of Ableton for free.Tip 2: Already have Ableton? Save when you upgrade.Tip 3: Discounts for qualified users: students, churches, etc.Bonus Tip: Discount for From Studio to Stage paid subscribers! Go to fromstudiotostage.com/subscribe, sign up, get a discount, and start mastering Ableton.0:00 Did you know that you can get Ableton Live for free? 0:12 Welcome to Behind the Space Bar Podcast: Opportunity to Save Money0:49 Ableton Live Lite: Get Ableton Live for Free 1:01 Add-On Software Example: PreSonus FirePod Interface – FireWire2:02 How I Found Ableton Live Lite and What It Is 2:23 Tip 1: Get Ableton Live Lite - It's Enough to Get Started2:55 Tip 2: You Can Upgrade Your Version of Ableton Live 4:26 The Final Upcoming Tip That Applies to Students, Churches, etc. to Save Money 4:42 Subscribe and Leave a Review on iTunes5:25 Tip 3: Amazing Discount for Students, Teachers and More (Ableton Live EDU)6:26 Become a From Studio to Stage Student – Free and Discount Opportunities8:32 Follow These Three Tips to Upgrade and Save Some Money9:00 Thank you for watching!

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3 Ways You Can Save $$$ When You Buy Ableton Live

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.S Some will save you time. Others will grant you access to the power of automation.And all of it will cost you $0.Links to resources and tools 👇MIDI Monitorhttps://www.snoize.com/midimonitorFrom Studio to Stage's Free Ableton Tracks Templatefromstudiotostage.com/templateLockstep from Figure 53 Studio Projectshttps://figure53.github.io/studioLiveMTC from Showsynchttps://www.showsync.com/toolsFrom Studio to Stage's Free LTC Timecode Templatehttps://fromstudiotostage.com/timecodeBONUS: subscribe to this YouTube channel to learn something new about Ableton every day. Hit that bell icon to get notified when new videos go live!https://fs2s.link/youtube-subscribe

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My 5 Favorite (and Completely Free) Ableton Resources

If you’re going to use a click, don’t do it like this.Playing with a click track can be a game changer for your band. It can make you sound tighter and also open the door to playing with tracks that can fill out your sound.But there are 5 common mistakes I see bands regularly make. Listen to find out what those mistakes are and why you should avoid them.

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Using Click on Stage? Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes

Why do bands do this to themselves?! These are mistakes that are EASY to avoid and ensure you don’t embarrass yourself in front of or distract your audience.1. Change things right before getting on stageTrust your preparation! If you have a moment of inspiration, write it down as something to try later that you can iron out in a rehearsal.   2. Update softwareDon’t update your software after sound check. If you do, you’ll increase your chance for stuff not working.   3. Hope something works (without ironing out details in rehearsal)Your goal should be for you to be confident you’re going to nail it when you step on stage. And if something goes wrong, you know exactly what to do to avoid disaster. 4. No back up plan Things won’t always go as planned, but that’s not a reason to not plan. Because when things go wrong, if you have a back up plan, you’ll be ready to roll with the punches.  5. Trying something on stage you’ve never rehearsedI guess some bands get a thrill from doing this? But it’s a surefire way to make sure you’re gonna screw up on stage. 

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5 Things Bands Should NEVER Do Before Stepping on Stage

I made a pretty big mistake 15 years ago when running tracks for a new gig.What I learned still guides the way I run and teach running tracks with Ableton today. It even inspired the unofficial motto for From Studio to Stage: Humbly Confident. Humbly Curious.In this podcast, I talk about the mistake I made and how you can avoid it.PODCAST: Humbly Confident. Humbly Curious: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-space-bar/id1457883170?i=1000547426800

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The Secret to Running Tracks That I Wish I Knew 15 Years Ago

These 6 tips will help you land (and keep) a gig as a playback tech.1. Start with another role — most playback techs are also guitarists, drummers, or guitar/drum techs that learn Ableton to help their band switch to in-ears and start learning tracks.2. The Little Mermaid Principle: be where the people are.3. Show up and genuinely serve.4. Be a “good hang.” If you want someone to invite you on a tour, being good at what you do is only half the job. Being pleasant to be around and spend time with will land you gigs and make people want to invite you back.5. Be so good that people can’t ignore you. If you’re fun to be around AND you absolutely crush your job, you’ll always be employed.6. Consider working for free (but don’t be taken advantage of!)Alright playback techs out there! How did you get started and what helped you break into the industry? Anything you’d add or anything you disagree with? Comment below to let me know!

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Want a Career as a Playback Tech? 6 Tips to Get Started

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.It may sound cool to think PF Flyers are guaranteed to make a kid run faster and jump higher. But if you’re skipping leg day, there’s really no hope for you.Music gear is really only as good as the sound coming into it. It’s easy to get entranced by fancy specs and the newest toy that’s just been released.But at the end of the day, if it’s not solving a real problem for you or creating a new opportunity for you (credit to Andy Ihnatko for that quote), it’s probably just a waste of money.How do you approach buying new gear? Leave a comment and let me know!Book by Guy Kawasaki[Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions](https://www.amazon.com/Enchantment-Changing-Hearts-Minds-Actions-ebook/dp/B0049U4INC)NAMM Episode: The Truth About Gearhttps://youtu.be/b2YGl5o5aWw

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