Live Performance
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Production Tools
Live performances require many steps of preparation in order to have everyone on the same page by downbeat. Your technical teams, like sound and lighting, need to be in the loop of your show requirements and you may need a liaison, like a music director, to make sure all elements of your performance run seamlessly between you, your musicians and the venue.
NPM Productions has over 20 years of experience in live production, and can make sure that all of your live performance elements are integrated perfectly. You can choose any service or combination of services to meet your needs, and we’ll make sure your performances run as smoothly and efficiently as possible!
Music Direction
Sometimes it’s easiest to discuss your vision with one person and let them be the liaison between you and the rest of thee music team.
Consultation about song key, note choices and other musical elements that lead to good performance. It may also help to meet with someone to discuss song forms and arrangement choices before building your show.
Having someone on-site to rehearse and direct the band based on your artistic choices will allow you to be free to focus on your own performance.
Running track, guides, or other tech that needs to be triggered in real-time during the show? It’s best to have someone behind you that you know has your back. You can even have your music director on talkback so they can talk in real-time to the band, vocalists, monitor engineer and FOH
Band Contracting
Let us handle booking your band, managing their itinerary, and making sure their responsibilities and pay are discussed and delivered.
We’ll make sure your band is officially booked for your one-off or tour. Once we’re under contract with you, we’ll put the band under contract, guaranteeing their booking.
We’ll handle call times and downbeat information in our day sheets to the band, all delivered in a cohesive document. We’ll also handle travel logistics, confirmation numbers, and flight and hotel bookings.
NPM will handle band payouts, leaving you to deliver one balance payment to us for all of our services.
Clicks, Guides,
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Backing Tracks
We provide all types of live performance tools, from click tracks with preset guides, to multi-track backing stems. We can create them in-house, or we can put together what you already have.
Tempo-mapped metronome tracks that follow the form of your song or arrangement, but insure the exact same tempo with every performance.
Click tracks with a pre-recorded voice-over calling out sections and important arrangement reminders.
Many live performers now use stems of iconic synths, percussion loops, or other production elements. Sometimes, it’s just to bulk up the sound, like adding extra guitar tracks. Whether you want to add a symphony orchestra or just a conga track, we can build your backing tracks in-house.
Stage Plots, Riders,
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Advancing
Let us handle the tech questions from the venue, put together the blueprint of the stage, and handle any rentals you may need for the show.
A visual guide of where all of the musicians and artists will be located on stage. It also includes any curtains, entrances, exits and stagecraft. Attached will be the input list for FOH.
A complete list of technical and hospitality needs and requests. This will tell the venue what they need to provide for your show before your arrival.
Everything that needs to be provided to the venue before a show, whether it needs to be bought or rented. Before we rent or buy anything, we’ll provide you a list of quotes from vendors so you are prepared for the expenses.
Project Media
Reviews & Testimonials
Music Director for “Postmodern Jukebox”
I love working with Nick. His chops and his instincts are spot on. He know exactly how to fit into every song and every situation. And when he has taken over for me, the process is flawless and right on point. Nick is not only a fantastic player and music director, but a kind and caring man that everyone enjoys working with.
Music Director for “American Idol,” Kristen Chenowith, & Katharine McPhee
I always recommend singers and show-people in the business to Nick. Not only is he a great player, but he’s a team player with an incredible all-in attitude, which is the ONLY combo that works in this town.
Vocalist & Head Vocal Coach, “American Idol”
There’s a reason I have hired Nick again and again and AGAIN! He brings his ENTIRE self to the rehearsal process. Whether he is working with an A list celebrity or a singer who is just starting out, he treats everyone with the same amount of respect and professionalism. What can I say, I adore the guy!
Past Projects
Aubrey Logan
Jazz Vocalist & Trombonist