Post-Show

One of the best feelings after you perform is hearing people talk about it afterward. To make that moment count, think ahead about what you want to say before you leave the stage. Kyle talks with award-winning songwriter Madeline Finn about what she says before making her stage exit. Show More

Kyle and the Music City Masterminds get into a roundtable discussion about how to keep a winning attitude when you don’t win-and how gratitude and a Rockstar Mindset can help you learn from the people who do. Show More

Likes. Shares. Follows. Comments. Kyle and the Music City Masterminds break down how to use social media as a tool to share your music and art, connect with people, and learn—without letting it get in your head. Show More

The #1 thing pros say would have made a huge difference when they first started out was knowing that an audience doesn’t see mistakes the same way you do. Find out from Ellen Angelico how pros really talk about mistakes after things go “wrong” onstage. Show More

A critique is not there to tear you down—it is there to show you something you may not be able to see yet. Brandon Wiggers shares how a tough critique from a producer he respected first fueled him to prove the guy wrong, then became the motivation that helped him level up and recognize its […]

The show’s over, but you’re not done yet. Kyle breaks down how touring musicians handle meet & greets so you can connect with friends, family, and total strangers like a rockstar. Show More

Ever had a performance moment you wish you could erase? You’re not alone. Two Music City Masterminds share their most cringe-worthy performance fails—and what they did to keep the show going (AND keep their job) Show More

Rockstars make it look easy to talk to everyone, yet talking to new people can feel way harder than performing in front of a crowd. This episode gives you the hacks for starting conversations, keeping them going, and getting past dead-end pauses. Show More

“Every performance gives me something valuable to learn—not a reason to beat myself up!” CMT Award House Band member and Musician of the Year nominee shows the Rockstar Habit of turning mistakes into learning experiences—to come back stronger next time. Show More

Energy is contagious. When it feels approachable, it makes meeting and talking to people way easier. Kyle and Brandon Wiggers share a simple hack for bringing the right vibe into different conversations so you can make real connections. Show More

It always feels cool when someone remembers your name. Be that person. Kyle and Peyton Jerde share a simple hack that helps names stick. This is great when you want to make new friends, build more followers, and start easy conversations after a show. Show More

Ever feel self-conscious about getting into it and making crazy-looking facial expressions? Brandon Wiggers talks about how to get out of your head and own your”bass face”, so you can be full throttle you. Show More

Have you ever focused on everything you think went wrong after a performance? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a common habit as musicians grow as performers because we’re used to Thinking Like a Musician. Looking back with a Rockstar Mindset helps you see what went right and choose what, if anything, you want to […]

Finishing a song, speech, or anything else can feel intimidating because how do you exit? How fast should you walk? Should you wave or look at people? Kyle gets into the pace and shows you fun fan perspectives for a great final impression. Show More

In this roundtable hang, Brandon Wiggers revisits the moment a highly respected producer told him he wasn’t good enough to record with him yet. Emmy Jerde of Zeona Road shares the Rockstar Rule: GRATITUDE-and why listening to feedback from a perspective of gratitude can help you become even better and stronger, sooner. Show More

Performing in front of people can leave you feeling like your adrenaline is all over the place and you need a minute to come back down. That’s why creating a Post-Show Ritual is so important, and Kyle breaks it down for you. Show More

A great Rockstar Habit is bringing your A-Game to critiquing your performances. The best way to do that is to step away and let your adrenaline settle. Discover why pros give themselves 24 HOURS before watching their playbacks. Show More