Live Music

Karaoke is a popular way to spend an evening on the Space Coast of Florida. It allows many people to live out their dream of singing and entertaining in front of a live audience. Karaoke is like...

Whether you are setting up a small coffeehouse gig or a stadium show, you must use the proper equipment for the number of attendees. Each audience member must be able to hear what the performer is...

Balancing your house and stage monitors may seem like a difficult task at first. However, with proper planning and a few basic guidelines, you can achieve the separation between your stage sound...

For someone to perform a song on stage takes more than just vocal technique and ability. It takes good presence and delivery of the song. We have all heard that song where, even though the person...

Organizing a talent show is a great way to build involvement within a school and/or community. Talent shows can be immensely entertaining for the audience and rewarding for the performers....

Playing violin for an audience will usually take place on a raised stage. Learn more about playing violin on stage with tips from a classically trained violinist in this free music lesson video.

When playing the violin, avoid letting the audience distract you. Learn more about playing violin for an audience with tips from a classically trained violinist in this free music lesson video.

Playing violin with confidence will improve your playing and engage the audience. Learn more about confidence for violin performances with tips from a violinist in this free music lesson video.

Confidence is a necessity of all performers of course but even more important is the sense of vulnerability which will effect an audience well after they leave. Learn tips on how to use both of...

The biggest fear of people is speaking in front of other people, but with confidence an audience will enjoy almost anything. Learn a great exercise on how to create a performance piece that is...

Sometimes the location of the performance will determine the type of audience a performer will have. Learn how to use this to determine how to structure a show from a professional performer in...

How to make more money playing a piano?! Part 15?! Yep, Still going! There's tons of ways to use a piano to earn some extra money! This installment: Putting on your own show!!!! Always wanted...

So you’ve booked a gig. Now you have one mission: To make it so unforgettable that the people who attend can’t stop talking about it. You want them to come to your next show, and bring their...

Everyone involved in creating a stage concert, is faced with the dilemma of selling his / her new songs, while at the same time involving the audience. It is pivotal to plan a concert and there...

"Rocking the house" is hardly a term associated with coffeehouse crowds, yet it defines the basic task awaiting anybody trying to entertain--whether it's done with guitar or piano. For...

Learn why you shouldn't turn your back on the audience in this free video on live rap performance. With these tips, you'll improve your stage presence, your confidence, and the quality of your...

A good nightclub name needs to both fit its purpose and appeal to its desired audience. It can allude to debauchery to bring in party people, or mention mythology for a more whimsical and creative...

If you're relatively new to the music industry, you may not yet have a following. You can easily attract a larger audience to your performances by building a core of dedicated fans. Musicians all...

How to win a karaoke contest with confidence.

Being in a band means that you have to practice and get prepared for any stage performance. The band also has to give the right visual cues to the audience while on stage in order to make the most...

Self promotion can be a slippery slope for a musician. When you're performing live, it's important to let the audience know who you are while avoiding arrogance and incessant chatter. Planning...

Beat stage fright before and during a performance by taking the time to reinforce your love of the music and playing live. Practice your music everywhere and in front of anyone. Being comfortable...

Preparing for a stage performance is important if you want to have a more seamless show. These necessary arrangements will help keep everyone on the same page. Plus, taking the time to prepare...

So, you're a great rock 'n' roll band and just keep getting better! Having a good set is important. Here are some tips.

Perhaps you've just been invited to the opera. Maybe your child has scored their first professional gig. Or maybe you have always wanted to see a symphony concert. Read these tips, and you will...

A Master of Ceremonies, or MC, is a personality who leads a party or event and introduces new acts to the audience. The MC has a particularly large place in the world of hip hop, where the...