<description>&lt;img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Tangents, Tracks, and Tenacity — Gig Gab 507 episode image" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?w=3000&amp;amp;ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;amp;ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?w=2250&amp;amp;ssl=1 2250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, you’ll join Dave and returning guest co-host Adam Moskowitz, Chief Groove Officer of VAM Band, as they dive headfirst into the world of nanny tracks, first-gig chaos, and future-proofing your sound. From building tracks in Reaper to rehearsing smarter—not longer—you’ll learn how technology can help you bring your band’s best show to the stage fast.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Then, it’s all about mindset: dealing with last-minute cancellations, navigating new players, and keeping your cool when the curveballs fly. Whether you’re warming up your voice with R.E.M. or re-negotiating pay on a sub gig, this episode reminds you that gigging is equal parts art, attitude, and adaptability. Keep your groove steady and—Always Be Performing.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;iframe loading="lazy" title="Tangents, Tracks, and Tenacity — Gig Gab 507" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ePyD3SSmyUs?feature=oembed&amp;#038;enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;00:00:00 &lt;a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/"&gt;Gig Gab&lt;/a&gt; 507 &amp;#8211; Monday, &lt;a href="https://nationaltoday.com/november-10"&gt;November 10th&lt;/a&gt;, 2025 &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;November 10th: &lt;a href="https://nationaltoday.com/international-accounting-day/"&gt;International Accounting Day&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Guest co-host: &lt;a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/tag/adam-moskowitz/"&gt;Adam Moskowitz&lt;/a&gt;, Chief Groove Officer of &lt;a href="https://vamband.com/"&gt;VAM Band&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;00:01:46 The Benefits of Nanny Tracks and Invisible Conductors &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Arrangement and Lyrics are the two big hurdles&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Nanny tracks can get you out of the rehearsal room FAST&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;We play new songs at every show! 25 new songs in 2025&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;00:06:03 Playing a new song for the first time in front of a crowd&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;00:10:41 Building the backing tracks &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Download from &lt;a href="https://www.karaoke-version.com/"&gt;Karaoke-Version&lt;/a&gt; and load into &lt;a href="https://www.reaper.fm/"&gt;Reaper&lt;/a&gt; (Adam’s DAW of choice)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Snap the audio to the “grid” using the click provided by Karaoke Version.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Then set stretch markers at the beginning of each measure, so then I can stretch the tempo and everything stays in tune and in time&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;00:13:42 Filling in … with a blind drummer! &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;A sub from six months ago called and asked Adam to sub in HIS band&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Negotiating the right pay to ensure you don’t lose money&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;“The band didn’t provide a setlist…so I built one!”&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;When subbing: check the band’s YouTube to see what keys they play in&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;00:20:40 SPONSOR: &lt;a href="https://surfshark.com/giggab4"&gt;Surfshark&lt;/a&gt;. Go to &lt;a href="https://surfshark.com/giggab4"&gt;https://surfshark.com/giggab4&lt;/a&gt; or use code &lt;a href="https://surfshark.com/giggab4"&gt;giggab4&lt;/a&gt; at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;00:22:49 What’s your vocal warmup routine? &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Dave sings: &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="2"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnLO8i5bdfg"&gt;R.E.M.’s Finest Worksong&lt;/a&gt; (twice)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="2"&gt;Optional: &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ4YPKarBs8"&gt;Spin Doctors “A Pocket Full Of Kryptonite”&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Adam does scales: “&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCLyAmXtpfY"&gt;Men’s Vocal Warmup &amp;#8211; 5 Minutes&lt;/a&gt;”&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;00:28:01 Create a pre-show ritual &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Warm up your brain, your body, and set your intentions&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Leave your baggage behind, focus on bringing joy and having fun&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;00:29:49 Avoiding Cancellations with a System &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Cover bands that operate like original bands: rare, and coveted! Not all bands can do that.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;00:34:02 What happens with 24-hour notice when your singer cancels…and you have a brand-new drummer? &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Be like water…go with the flow!&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Using tracks as a supporting layer.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;00:41:30 What are you trying to do with your band? &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Define your band’s intention.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;For Adam and VAM Band: create something that’s future-proof&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;In VAM Band, you need to understand the value of playing the spaces&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;00:43:58 Learn what is best in an off-stage conversation (versus on-stage) &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;The singer who said, “I hate playing this song” on stage doesn’t get re-hired&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Curating positive energy on stage&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;00:50:33 Setting the expectation with your bandmates up front gives you scalability &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;If you tell people that not everyone is on every gig, then it’s easy!&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;00:57:00 Future-proofing like a Broadway show&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;00:58:56 Are we in the golden age of music &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;a href="https://suno.com/blog/covers"&gt;Suno now allows you to upload audio and then create a cover version of the audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;01:08:14 Adam’s sound engineer gig tomorrow: six microphones, five hours, $900 &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Adam gets the sound gig by doing sound for his band&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;01:08:56 How to communicate your band’s sound to a FOH engineer &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;How can I help you know our band?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;FOH engineers can drastically alter the way your band sounds&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Put band/sound crib notes on the stage plot&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;01:18:05 Gig Gab 507 Outtro &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Follow Adam Moskowitz &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;@adammoskowitzmusic&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;Contact Gig Gab! &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/giggabpodcast/"&gt;@GigGabPodcast on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:feedback@giggabpodcast.com"&gt;feedback@giggabpodcast.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/subscribe-to-podcast/"&gt;Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/2025/11/10/tangents-tracks-tenacity-gg507/"&gt;Tangents, Tracks, and Tenacity — Gig Gab 507&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com"&gt;Gig Gab&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Gig Gab - The Working Musician's Podcast

Dave Hamilton & Friends

Tangents, Tracks, and Tenacity with Adam Moskowitz

NOV 10, 202581 MIN
Gig Gab - The Working Musician's Podcast

Tangents, Tracks, and Tenacity with Adam Moskowitz

NOV 10, 202581 MIN

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<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Tangents, Tracks, and Tenacity — Gig Gab 507 episode image" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p>In this episode, you’ll join Dave and returning guest co-host Adam Moskowitz, Chief Groove Officer of VAM Band, as they dive headfirst into the world of nanny tracks, first-gig chaos, and future-proofing your sound. From building tracks in Reaper to rehearsing smarter—not longer—you’ll learn how technology can help you bring your band’s best show to the stage fast.</p> <p>Then, it’s all about mindset: dealing with last-minute cancellations, navigating new players, and keeping your cool when the curveballs fly. Whether you’re warming up your voice with R.E.M. or re-negotiating pay on a sub gig, this episode reminds you that gigging is equal parts art, attitude, and adaptability. Keep your groove steady and—Always Be Performing.</p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Tangents, Tracks, and Tenacity — Gig Gab 507" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ePyD3SSmyUs?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/">Gig Gab</a> 507 &#8211; Monday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/november-10">November 10th</a>, 2025 <ul> <li aria-level="1">November 10th: <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/international-accounting-day/">International Accounting Day</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Guest co-host: <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/tag/adam-moskowitz/">Adam Moskowitz</a>, Chief Groove Officer of <a href="https://vamband.com/">VAM Band</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:01:46 The Benefits of Nanny Tracks and Invisible Conductors <ul> <li aria-level="1">Arrangement and Lyrics are the two big hurdles</li> <li aria-level="1">Nanny tracks can get you out of the rehearsal room FAST</li> <li aria-level="1">We play new songs at every show! 25 new songs in 2025</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:06:03 Playing a new song for the first time in front of a crowd</li> <li aria-level="1">00:10:41 Building the backing tracks <ul> <li aria-level="1">Download from <a href="https://www.karaoke-version.com/">Karaoke-Version</a> and load into <a href="https://www.reaper.fm/">Reaper</a> (Adam’s DAW of choice)</li> <li aria-level="1">Snap the audio to the “grid” using the click provided by Karaoke Version.</li> <li aria-level="1">Then set stretch markers at the beginning of each measure, so then I can stretch the tempo and everything stays in tune and in time</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:13:42 Filling in … with a blind drummer! <ul> <li aria-level="1">A sub from six months ago called and asked Adam to sub in HIS band</li> <li aria-level="1">Negotiating the right pay to ensure you don’t lose money</li> <li aria-level="1">“The band didn’t provide a setlist…so I built one!”</li> <li aria-level="1">When subbing: check the band’s YouTube to see what keys they play in</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:20:40 SPONSOR: <a href="https://surfshark.com/giggab4">Surfshark</a>. Go to <a href="https://surfshark.com/giggab4">https://surfshark.com/giggab4</a> or use code <a href="https://surfshark.com/giggab4">giggab4</a> at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!</li> <li aria-level="1">00:22:49 What’s your vocal warmup routine? <ul> <li aria-level="1">Dave sings: <ul> <li aria-level="2"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnLO8i5bdfg">R.E.M.’s Finest Worksong</a> (twice)</li> <li aria-level="2">Optional: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ4YPKarBs8">Spin Doctors “A Pocket Full Of Kryptonite”</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Adam does scales: “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCLyAmXtpfY">Men’s Vocal Warmup &#8211; 5 Minutes</a>”</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:28:01 Create a pre-show ritual <ul> <li aria-level="1">Warm up your brain, your body, and set your intentions</li> <li aria-level="1">Leave your baggage behind, focus on bringing joy and having fun</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:29:49 Avoiding Cancellations with a System <ul> <li aria-level="1">Cover bands that operate like original bands: rare, and coveted! Not all bands can do that.</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:34:02 What happens with 24-hour notice when your singer cancels…and you have a brand-new drummer? <ul> <li aria-level="1">Be like water…go with the flow!</li> <li aria-level="1">Using tracks as a supporting layer.</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:41:30 What are you trying to do with your band? <ul> <li aria-level="1">Define your band’s intention.</li> <li aria-level="1">For Adam and VAM Band: create something that’s future-proof</li> <li aria-level="1">In VAM Band, you need to understand the value of playing the spaces</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:43:58 Learn what is best in an off-stage conversation (versus on-stage) <ul> <li aria-level="1">The singer who said, “I hate playing this song” on stage doesn’t get re-hired</li> <li aria-level="1">Curating positive energy on stage</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:50:33 Setting the expectation with your bandmates up front gives you scalability <ul> <li aria-level="1">If you tell people that not everyone is on every gig, then it’s easy!</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:57:00 Future-proofing like a Broadway show</li> <li aria-level="1">00:58:56 Are we in the golden age of music <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://suno.com/blog/covers">Suno now allows you to upload audio and then create a cover version of the audio</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">01:08:14 Adam’s sound engineer gig tomorrow: six microphones, five hours, $900 <ul> <li aria-level="1">Adam gets the sound gig by doing sound for his band</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">01:08:56 How to communicate your band’s sound to a FOH engineer <ul> <li aria-level="1">How can I help you know our band?</li> <li aria-level="1">FOH engineers can drastically alter the way your band sounds</li> <li aria-level="1">Put band/sound crib notes on the stage plot</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">01:18:05 Gig Gab 507 Outtro <ul> <li aria-level="1">Follow Adam Moskowitz <ul> <li aria-level="1">@adammoskowitzmusic</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Contact Gig Gab! <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/giggabpodcast/">@GigGabPodcast on Instagram</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/subscribe-to-podcast/">Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/2025/11/10/tangents-tracks-tenacity-gg507/">Tangents, Tracks, and Tenacity — Gig Gab 507</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com">Gig Gab</a>.</p>