James R. Wigginton can put your entire show together, or help with what you need:

MAKE A POWERFUL CONNECTION

A performance coaching lesson with Jamie will teach you how to win the audience’s trust. The entertainer’s purpose is not to “feel special,” but rather to make everyone watching you feel special. Jamie will show you very natural performance skills to make each person in your audience feel as though you are singing only for them.

create memorable moments

People may forget what you sang, what you said, and what you wore. But they will never forget what they felt. You as an artist must create moments in every song, between songs, and even before the show starts! That means… SOMETHING MUST HAPPEN!! Sure, you need to sing well. But giving the audience a thrilling experience is not only about great vocals. It doesn’t need to be pyrotechnics and dancing girls (although those are cool too). Very often, the smallest detail perfectly planned and executed can make the difference between “OHHH my gosh!!” and “Hey I’m gonna grab another beer…want one?” When you learn this, you’ll win the crowd.

customize your show!

Give your audience thrills and chills by customizing the experience. Yes, “EXPERIENCE.” A show is not a string of songs. The songs are merely vehicles to take your listeners from moment to moment (see above). Working with your music director/band leader, Jamie can create an exciting musical intro, suggest hits, rhythm and chord substitutions, and BLOCK every song. Think of “blocking” as natural-looking choreography: all movements, band interactions, transitions, running into the audience, even comedic ELEMENTS are planned and drilled. DRILLED. Every move is planned to significantly optimize your audience response. Fans don’t see the rehearsing. They see a finely-tuned, smooth experience that pulls them in close. No “and…uhh…this next song.” No awkward dead space while you walk back to get your guitar…then move and adjust a mic stand…then tune…then go back for your water bottle. YES, of course, there is always room to be truly spontaneous. And you should be. But adding special moments, rehearsing your talking and planning movements ensures that the audience gets a thrilling ride. And it also assures the drummer that he can trust you to REALLY give the cut-off clearly.