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Performance Revue is a show that reveals the creative process behind Chicago’s premier comedians. Each episode features a set, interview, and breakdown of each joke or concept presented in their act. Performance Revue is released as a podcast biannually, with video releases (both with and without commentary) of the sets discussed in each episode.
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This show is for musicians, artists and entrepreneurs looking for ways to promote and market their business and their lives. We have live interviews with musicians, artists and folks in the industry to help you add butts in your seats for your shows, get you noticed and hone your craft.
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Sharing my life as an independent recording artist to inspire other artists and musicians to take the leap into entrepreneurship. It may be hard, but it’s worth it. Hi, my name is Uni V. Sol and I am an independent recording artist. My services include songwriting, recording, producing, and performing. I have produced more than 4000 professional audio recordings for buyers looking for the best vocal recording solution. My work has been trusted by brands like AT&T, Nike, and Pepsi to name a f ...
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#94 - Finding Your True Match this Valentine's Day and Taking Care of Yourself in the Process
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Happy Valentine's Day! Today's episode I discuss the importance of remaining happy during this Valentine's Day whether or not your have a partner. Valentine's Day should be a thoughtful reminder of the importance of self-love, self-care, and your true emotional well-being. Every year it seems that Valentine's Day places these large expectations on …
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Playback and Drums | Getting the Call Last Minute and Why Preparation Matters with David Dombrowski
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Imagine it's the first night of a an international tour. You're hired as tech to help with playback and drums, and suddenly the MD and keys player gets sick. You've got to step up and run playback and play keys. COULD YOU DO IT? That's exactly what my student David Dombrowski had to do. You'll hear how it went, and why he had the confidence he coul…
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Mastering the Art of Upgrading Your OS: Insider Tips for Playback Engineers
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Get Access to my weekly group coaching calls 👇 https://fromstudiotostage.com/subscribe In this episode of "Behind the Space Bar," Will shares tips and tricks for successfully upgrading the operating system (OS) on a computer used for live performances. He emphasizes the importance of waiting for bugs to be fixed and being intentional about the timi…
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The Top 7 Skills Every Playback Engineer Must Master
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In this episode of "Behind the Spacebar," Will discusses the essential skills needed to become a successful playback engineer. He emphasizes the importance of service, the ability to say "yes" instead of "no," effective file management, quick edits, working quickly, handling multiple tasks, and staying calm under pressure. Key Takeaways: Playback e…
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Building a Playback Rig? Don't Make These Mistakes!
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Building a Playback rig? Don't make this mistake that I see all too often in new Playback Techs. The Playback and Playback Tech community is a wonderful community. I love the trend of sharing rig builds and learning what others are doing. Seeing the gear others rely on, and what they use to craft their sound is inspiring. But... I'm noticing an ala…
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If you're just starting out with Ableton or using tracks, you're not a burden-we're glad you're here! Every month, I hold a call just for From Studio to Stage students. [Want access? Join me here: https://fromstudiotostage.com/subscribe ] This past month, I noticed an alarming trend. There were multiple people asking questions, and apologizing for …
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Don't Let Your Preferences Get In The Way Of Your Progress
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I’m no swifty… but T-Swift got it right… I’m the problem.. it’s me. Do you believe that the next piece of gear will unlock your potential? We'll debunk the myth of external factors and shed light on the internal drive that genuinely propels us forward. 🚀 Understanding the difference between internal vs. external motivators. Personal experiences fro…
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Trying to convince your band to use tracks? Try this instead!
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Are you trying to convince your band to use tracks? Here’s a difference approach you can take. I get it. You’ve seen the light. You want your band to use tracks. It’s going to improve your sound, make it easier to perform on stage, but you can’t get the rest of your band on board. I’ve been there. I’ve coached students that are there (or have been …
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Stop Thinking of Ableton as a Software Program — Approach It Like This Instead
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Sure — anybody can learn how to use Ableton as a software program. But the ones who master using Ableton on stage don’t think of it like that. What’s the difference between knowing how to use Ableton and using it on stage to put on a killer performance? It’s pretty simple, really. It’s your mindset in how you approach it. If you only view Ableton a…
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Playback, Gear, & Music Direction with Martin Roberts (Shawn Mendes, M83, Beaux, and More)
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Martin Roberts has had a successful career bringing artists’ records to life on stage (including Shawn Mendes, M83, and others). He’s a playback engineer, music director, system designer, and just an all-around pro. Watch the interview to hear Martin’s thoughts on live performance, playback, gear & music tech, and what it was like working with Shaw…
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How Bands Use Backing Tracks Without ANYONE Noticing
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The bands that use backing tracks the best are the ones that do it without anyone noticing. But how do they do it? Context is everything. EDM, cover bands, acoustic bands — all different types of bands use tracks. But they don’t all put the same stuff in the tracks because, well, it would be ludicrous for an 808 drop to happen in an acoustic set (o…
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The Secret to Creative Consistency (with Brian Funk — Host of The Music Production Podcast)
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Brian (Not Brain) Funk teaches a class at Berklee Online Online, hosts the The Music Production Podcast, and creates sample packs for Ableton Live (and is also an Ableton Live Certified Trainer). How in the world does he do it all? I got to sit down with Brian to discuss his crazy schedule and how he stays productive and creative with so many thing…
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Radiowreck, LLC | Rule #7 (02) Perform, perform, perform
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How to Know If a Redundant Playback Rig Is Worth the Investment
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There’s a lot that goes into a redundant playback rig, and it can feel pretty complex to figure out. So, the natural question is…is it really worth all that time and money? I break it all down for you in this video so you can know whether or not you really should invest in one or if you can get by without it. ★ Support this podcast ★…
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Radiowreck, LLC | Rule #6 (01) Dream big. Keep your head in the sky and both feet on the ground.
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Don’t Trust Me…I’m an Ableton Live Certified Trainer
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I’ve helped thousands of people get more out of Ableton. But you shouldn’t trust me. Apparently the best way to trigger anyone who uses Ableton is to show them another way to do things. I’ve spent years creating hundreds of videos and tutorials about using Ableton on stage, and most people have found them helpful (over 4,000 people have now downloa…
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Radiowreck, LLC | Rule #5 (00) Write, record, publish. You need feedback.
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Stories of On-Stage Fails and Flops (Mine & Yours)
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If you’re stepping on stage to do anything, embarrassing mistakes are part of the job. I share some of mine and some of my favorites that you all shared with me. If you’ve ever experienced a major on-stage fail, you know what it’s like to want to just crawl into a hole…forever. But you gotta laugh at yourself and just take it on the chin. Especiall…
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Radiowreck, LLC | Rule #4 (99) If you think you got what it takes, Invest in yourself. Trust your process.
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The Story Behind Oaktone : Interview with Jeff Caylor
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Jeff is the creator of one of my favorite MIDI controllers ever made: the Oakboard Mini. In this interview, Jeff talks about how he came up with the idea for the Oakboard Mini, and how that eventually grew into a fully-fledged music software and hardware company. I love Jeff’s story because he never set out to start a company. He just started solvi…
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Radiowreck, LLC | Rule #3 (98) Experiment to find your sound
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Radiowreck, LLC | Rule #2 (97) - Everyone’s ambition isn’t the same. Accept it.
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Radiowreck, LLC | Rule #1 (96) - Never ever get drunk before or during your recording session #univsolmc
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What’s Wrong With Using Ableton to Run In-Ear Monitors?
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Sometimes what seems like the simplest solution is actually the worst. If you’re using your computer to run in-ears, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. I’m as much an advocate for using computers on stage as anyone, but this is one thing that you shouldn’t use your computer for. I’ve got 8 reasons why and what you should do instead. P.S. …
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How to use tracks on stage (without cheating)
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Here’s how to use tracks on stage, without cheating and feeling like a fraud. We’ve all seen those videos of a pop artist’s performance going sideways with tracks and all of the sudden the whole world knows they’re lip-syncing. And yeah, I’m not a fan of that. But that’s not what the way most artists use tracks. Some of the best musicians in the wo…
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My Favorite Hobby is Walking. What’s Yours?
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Went out for my usual break from the studio and enjoyed some fresh air on my 4-mile walk, which is one of my favorite hobbies. On my journey I have some thoughts I decide to share on getting started on whatever is in your head.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/univsolmc/message…
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Answering Your 8 Most Common Ableton Questions
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I’ve been an Ableton Certified Trainer for 13 years. These are the 8 most common questions I get. I take a few minutes to answer each question, but I also share where you can get loads of free resources to dive deeper into each topic. My suggestions on the best gear for live performance 👇 https://fromstudiotostage.com/gear Session View vs. Arrangem…
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Interview with Mike Perkinpine: His Journey To Becoming a Full-Time Drum & Playback Tech
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Mike is a pro drum tech and playback tech — building and setting up rigs for some of the biggest metal artists to…Avril Lavigne and Smashing Pumpkins? Yep. Plus, he’s a From Studio to Stage student. Mike was kind enough to hop on a call with me and share his story about becoming a playback tech and what really helped him get to the point he’s at no…
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The Quick-Start Guide to Using Backing Tracks on Stage (Plus 2 Free Resources)
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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 more options than you know what to do with. And if you’re just starting out, it’s hard to know what’s actually necessary versus what can wait til later. Well, I’m making it easy. The…
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Was My 2 Years Doing Broadcast Video Worth It? (10 Lessons)
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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 honestly, I don’t know if I’ll do it again. But for 2 years, that was my job. And it was 100% worth it. It made me a better Ableton trainer and playback tech, and it taught me some bas…
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Why The Music Industry Should Be More Like a Community, Not a Competition
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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 than just viewing them as the competition. I guess I’m still a jerk, but I’ve made a lot of progress (yep, it really was that bad). So to build on this, I’m focusing on community ov…
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Music Gear & Tech That Should Exist, But Doesn’t (Yet)
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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 them that does, there are things I’d change. Or maybe I’m not aware that they do exist! (Drop a comment with a link if they do!) What’s in this episode: 3 ideas for music gear and/or …
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7 Tips For Getting Started with Ableton I Wish I Knew 20 Years Ago
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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+ years ago. I made a lot of mistakes, but also did some things well. Book a 15-minute coaching session with me 👇 https://fs2s.link/15minute Book a 1-hour coaching session with me 👇 https:…
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Putting Together a Live TV Special with 40+ Musicians in Just a Few Weeks: Interview with Keith Everette Smith
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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 playba…
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How To Know What To Charge for Ableton Training & Consulting (Plus a Look at My Rates)
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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…
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🤬 Ableton Keeps Crashing! 7 Steps To Guarantee You Fix the Problem
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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 wh…
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Solo and Live Looping Artists Should Steal This Concept From Traditional Performers
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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…
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Looking for acapellas for your music production. I’m licensing vocal only tracks I’ve created, to artists, DJs, and producers to use in their music. Here’s a quick mix - 1. Computing 2. BoxHead 3. Audio Assassin You can find these acapellas and more at store.voclio.com/univsolmc #univsolmc--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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How Musicians Can Make Extra Money in 2023 (Side Hustle Ideas + Tips for Success)
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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 cru…
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3 Rules and 9 Steps To Successfully Upgrade Software (Episode Replay)
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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 avo…
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What You Should Do When Things Go Wrong in Ableton (Episode Replay)
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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 …
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This 1 Skill Will Make You Successful with Anything (Episode Replay)
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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 is…
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The Philosophy of Successful Learners & Achievers (Episode Replay)
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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 …
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Don’t Wait Last Minute to do your Work. Beat the deadline.
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Up early and at it. Some entrepreneurs, freelancers, business people, employees have the tendency to wait last minute to do the work. Don’t! All im saying is, don’t give yourself extra stress. Get your work done as it comes in and lower your stress. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/univsolmc/message…
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Working Out In My Head How to Be the Most Efficient
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Getting a bunch done, but now I think I need a nap. This is me talking to myself before napping. I’ve been working crazy hard on making a system for myself where I’m super-efficient and have maximum output. You’re probably thinking … what the heck are you talking about? See I’m trying to make songs really quickly, but make them still sound good. In…
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5 Mistakes Bands Make When Running Tracks Live (And How to Avoid Them)
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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 It Don’t have your lead vocal or a blazing guitar solo in your tracks wi…
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I think the trying here is to not be concerned with perfection. Instead focus on output. See you business, career, skills, even your life is a constant work in progress. So why not develop in front of your audience so you can get instant feedback.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/univsolmc/message…
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Cooking and Sharing My Thoughts on Music and Business
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Making a health breakfast for myself and my lady. Just recording my thoughts on how to navigate my career and business. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/univsolmc/message
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