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Mainstage Mondays: Running Tracks/Clicks Live
Mainstage Mondays: Running Tracks/Clicks Live

I've had several people ask me recently if it's possible to run background tracks and click tracks, while playing keyboards, using just Mainstage. While I've never been a fan of putting all my eggs in one basket live, you can run the entire show from just Mainstage, including tracks. Here's how to do it: 

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MainstageEric BarfieldMay 11, 2015Mainstage tracks, Mainstage backing tracksComment
A Musician’s Guide to Todo Lists
A Musician’s Guide to Todo Lists

Todo lists are the bomb. They help you not have to stress about hundreds of details, organize your thoughts, and generally keep on top of your business. For musicians, I can’t imagine a more important tool in keeping your career on track. Here are 6 ways to use a todo list: 

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ProductivityEric BarfieldMay 8, 2015Todo list, Reminders, App, Musician todo list, Eric BarfieldComment
4 Ways To Show Your Care After A Gig
4 Ways To Show Your Care After A Gig

In a culture of self-centeredness, a little care and kindness toward others can go a long way. Here are 4 simple ways to show you care to people that hired you after the gig: 

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Music BusinessEric BarfieldMay 6, 2015Aftercare, Follow Up, Eric BarfieldComment
Mainstage Mondays: Free Double Sheet Music Template
Mainstage Mondays: Free Double Sheet Music Template

This week I'm giving away a free Mainstage template! This awesome new template allows you to add and view two separate pages of sheet music or text, while still maintaining everything in my other templates except the smart controls. Here's a list of features: 

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MainstageEric BarfieldMay 4, 2015Free mainstage templates, Mainstage sheet music, Mainstage template sheet music, Mainstage chords, Eric BarfieldComment
5 Ways To Simplify Your Playing
5 Ways To Simplify Your Playing

I was playing a set with a band a few weeks ago. The gig was going great- we were all getting along, and their was some top flight talent onstage. I was nervous, and overcompensating a bit by playing some of my more showy chops- this was one of my first breaks as a Nashville musician, and I wanted to make sure I put my best foot forward. 

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PerformanceEric BarfieldMay 1, 2015Simplifying your playing, Keyboard tips, Eric Barfield Comment
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