Being Prepared and professional
Rough and Ready
The Role of the Road Manager
The Three Levels of Touring
Opening Acts
Radio Tours
Water and Sleep
Comfy Tour
"Stoopid Again" - Book Excerpt
Gratitude: Putting the "G" in G.R.O.O.V.E
Misson Control
Writing on Your Phone
Pencil and Paper Songwriting
Finding a Songwriting Style
Resonance: Putting the "R" in G.R.O.O.V.E.
BONUS: Discussion on Two-Chord Songs
The EPK
Self-Promotion
Self-Help
Self-Loathing
The Fun House Mirror
Indie Radio Play
"Oh No!" - Putting the first "O" in G.R.O.O.V.E.
Work, Work, Work
Breaking Down Rehearsals
Rhythm Track Dynamics
The Plot Thickens
Vocal Guru
"Oh Yes!" - Putting the second "O" in G.R.O.O.V.E.
Session Work
Being a Session Player
Your Gear and Musical Style
The Piano
Shut Up and Play
Recording, Namedropping, and the All-Important Humblebrag
BONUS: Deke Fingersnap
"Vibe" - Putting the "V" in G.R.O.O.V.E.
Needing an Agent
Help Me Help You
Agents are People, Too
Business is Business
Musical Real Estate
Diversified Portfolio
Musical Spreadsheet
Bonus: The British Intrusion
Extras - Putting the "E" in G.R.O.O.V.E
Auditions (Long Segment)
Hiring
Firing
Quitting
Not the End of the World
Adjustment - Putting the "A" in A.R.T.
"Dear Diary"
Reinvention - Putting the "R" in A.R.T.
"I'm an Executive Producer"
... Self-Taught or Classically Trained?
Tape Measure
Final Thoughts on Gigs
Truth - Putting the "T" in A.R.T.
BONUS: Worst/Best Gig
Loading the Car
BONUS: Buffet Rants