What did Apple announce at WWDC and what does it mean for producers and performers? Join me for our very first LIVE episode of the podcast as I recap WWDC and what it means for you!

Want to know the best way to improve your performance? Have a great rehearsal. In this week's episode, I share 7 tips for improving your rehearsal. No matter what type of music you're performing, these tips will help you create rehearsals that you actually look forward to!

Imagine the ability to press spacebar and have all your lights, lyrics, and video perfectly in sync with the band. Do the work once, and every time it's perfect. That's the benefit of automating your production with Ableton Live. But should you do it? Is it worth the time? Won't this take someone's job? We break this all down in this week's episode.

A real musician doesn't need tracks or click live! I hear arguments like this from people that are resistant to using tracks live. In this week's episode, I break down that resistance, explain why we really use tracks, and the difference between amateurs and pros.

I have bad news....

Things are going to go wrong. When they do, what's your plan?

In this week's episode, we talk through what to do when something goes wrong, how to troubleshoot, and why you should start carrying a rubber ducky with you to gigs.

For our very first ever interview episode, I sit down and talk with DJ, composer, and producer, Andy Hunter. I've been a huge fan of Andy's work for a while, and I had a blast with this conversation. 

We discuss how he got started in music, how to know when a song is done, how he creates music in the studio, and how he performs on stage.

Using a MIDI controller with Ableton on stage, allows you to stay focused on your performance and not look like you're checking your email on stage. In this week's episode, I talk about the benefits of using a MIDI controller and suggestions on finding a MIDI controller.

If you're looking to use an audio interface on stage ( and you should), what do you look for? Do inputs matter? How many outputs? And on that note, how should you split stems from Ableton? Oh, and I bet your next audio interface, won't be an interface at all!

How do you choose a computer for live performance? 

I used to say, buy the fastest, most powerful computer you can afford.  While that's still generally good advice, I realize the conversation is much more nuanced than that. In this week's episode, we talk about what to look for in a computer you're going to use on stage, with Ableton Live.

A brand new podcast launching soon! Learn how to perform on stage with Ableton Live. Join me every week for about 20 minutes as we discuss Ableton Live tips and tricks, gear, and talk to the people behind the performances we love. Thanks to my friends at Clark for helping to make Season 1 possible! http://clark.is If you use Ableton Live on stage or hope to use Ableton Live on stage, I’d love if you’d join me by subscribing wherever you’re listening to this from.