Behind the Space Bar

How can you smoothly transition to using in-ears with your band?  In this week's episode of Behind the Spacebar, we discuss how to smoothly transition to using in-ears with your band. If you want to improve the sound of your band and improve your experience on stage, using in-ears is a great way to make that happen. Download Free Resources for Running Tracks https://fs2s.link/free (this is the sam...

Here's why your band should use in-ear monitors on stage. In this week's episode of Behind the Spacebar, we discuss why your band should use in-ear monitors when playing on stage. You'll learn how using in-ears can unlock the same advantage that all your favorite artists are using. Download Free Resources for Running Tracks https://fs2s.link/free  For all episodes of Behind the Space Bar: https://...

How do you get started getting paid for what you know? In this week's episode of Behind the Spacebar, I share tips and suggestions on how to get started with Ableton Live consulting and training and how to get paid for it. Should you become an Ableton Live Certified Trainer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCQY7mkgp1E Content Inc book https://amzn.to/3EHKe65 How to Get Paid for What you know https...

Should you use Session View or Arrangement View? Spoiler Alert: That's the wrong thing to ask. In this week's episode of Behind the Spacebar, we discuss why asking if you should use session view or arrangement view is the wrong question. I share some considerations that will help you decide which view is best for what you're doing. Session View vs. Arrangement View: Which View is Best for Backing...

In this week's episode of Behind the Spacebar, we discuss why the industry standard is a myth created to keep you from participating. What the industry uses doesn't matter as much as you think it does.  Download Free Resources for Running Tracks https://fs2s.link/free  For all episodes of Behind the Space Bar: https://fs2s.link/bts  ★ Support this podcast ★

Here are the 5 things you'll need if you're using tracks on stage with Ableton Live.  In this week's episode of Behind the Spacebar, I discuss the 5-things you'll need to create a setup for running tracks.  Gear Content on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0s8_As4KW_81AT1ilGjA3-0GIPonK6s9 Subscribe to the YouTube channel to see all the new Gear content, every Saturday:  https://fs2s.li...

Apply these tips to improve your rehearsal and improve the sound of your band. In this week's episode of Behind the Spacebar, we discuss how to improve the sound of your band, by improving your band's rehearsal. Apply these tips to have a more efficient and effective rehearsal. Download Free Resources for Running Tracks https://fs2s.link/free  For all episodes of Behind the Space Bar: https://fs2s...

Learn how using tracks will enhance and elevate your band's performance. In this week's episode of Behind the Spacebar, we discuss why you should consider using tracks. No matter your budget, or what type of music you play, using tracks can help enhance and elevate your band's performance.  Real Musicians Don't use Tracks: https://youtu.be/FVAAiZBdjVQ How to convince your band to use a click track...

Does using tracks make you a bad musician? Is using Tracks cheating? In this week's episode of Behind the Spacebar, we discuss how using tracks and musicianship correspond. We discuss the importance of context and why your musicianship matters. Download Free Resources for Running Tracks https://fs2s.link/free  For all episodes of Behind the Space Bar: https://fs2s.link/bts  How to convince your ba...

What do you do when something goes wrong? Here's a proven process you can apply and follow to quickly find the problem, and quickly fix it.  In this week's episode, I share a proven process you can follow that will allow you to quickly find what's wrong, and quickly fix it. Plus, you'll learn why a rubber ducky might be the solution to your problem. Download Free Resources for Running Tracks https...

Is it safe to update to Live 11.1? Plus, learn how to safely update to new software and hardware. In this week's episode, I share my opinion on whether you should upgrade to Live 11.1, plus I share a process this will allow you to safely update to any new software or hardware, without wreaking havoc on your setup. Download Free Resources for Running Tracks https://fs2s.link/free  5 Best Features o...

Want to take your band to the next level? You need to start playing with a click track live.  In this week's episode, we discuss the benefits of using a click live, why we're so resistant to it, and how to convince your band that it's worth it.  Download Free Click Tracks: https://fs2s.link/clicks Download Free Resources for Running Tracks https://fs2s.link/free  For all episodes of Behind the Spa...

Should you become an Ableton Live Certified Trainer?  In this week's episode, we discuss what Ableton Live Certification is (and what it isn't), how to become a Certified Trainer and I answer the question, Should you become an Ableton Live Certified Trainer? I'll share the exact steps you need to take to become an Ableton Live Certified Trainer, and I'll share some top secret tips that will let yo...

Everyone that steps on stage experiences stage fright. In fact, it never goes away-it just changes. How do you deal with it, and what do you do to overcome it?  In this week's episode, I share a story of how I helped a former student push past his stage fright to become an amazing, in-demand guitarist and how you can apply the same principle to overcome your stage fright. Download Free Resources f...

Every opportunity we get is only because of the people we know. Networking is essential to getting more opportunities, but most of us hate it because we don't want to be, "that guy".  In this weeks episode, we discuss the three "be's" of networking and how to network without being "that guy". Download Free Resources for Running Tracks https://fs2s.link/free  For all episodes of Behind the Space Ba...

On today's show, we're talking about fishin'. All about moving from solving problems to full understanding.  If you want to go far you've got to stop focusing on the how and instead focus on this. Download Free Resources for Running Tracks https://fs2s.link/free For all episodes of Behind the Space Bar: https://fs2s.link/bts  ★ Support this podcast ★

As a creative, you know the fear that shows up the instant you go to release your work into the world. In his book, "The War of Art" Steven Pressfield gives this foe a name, "The Resistance".  In this week's episode, we discuss what The Resistance is, and how to defeat it. Don't feel like you're creative? If you're involved in any capacity in the creation, production, or performance of music-you'r...

If you're involved in Live Production in any capacity, you know there are un-spoken rules we all follow. Rules we refuse to break and best practices we adhere to. In this week's episode, we discuss four of those rules and best practices that every production person knows (or should know). Download Free Resources for Running Tracks https://fs2s.link/free For all episodes of Behind the Space Bar: ht...

I started looking for a reason why some From Studio to Stage students stuck around longer than others. Why did some stick with it, when other gave up?  I realized it was because of their posture and how they approached content.  I stumbled on what became the unofficial motto of From Studio to Stage, and is a pretty good posture to take in all of life.  Humbly Confident. Humbly Curious.  In this we...

Want to learn a piece of gear quickly, or learn how to quickly solve problems? Read the Manual. RTFM...it's the key to your success as a Playback Tech. Welcome back to Behind the Space Bar (formerly known as the From Studio to Stage podcast). It's been over a year, but I'm back for good. New episodes, every Monday at 10AM CT.  https://fs2s.link/how-to-win-book https://fs2s.link/bts https://fs2s.li...