Imagine it's the first night of a an international tour. You're hired as tech to help with playback and drums, and suddenly the MD and keys player gets sick. You've got to step up and run playback and play keys.

COULD YOU DO IT?

That's exactly what my student David Dombrowski had to do. You'll hear how it went, and why he had the confidence he could make it happen.

David is a touring drummer, playback tech, and all around great guy.

He was one of the first people to go through my coaching cohorts, and I could not think of a better person to share as a success story.

You'll hear why David pivoted from only being a drummer, to learning playback as well, and exactly HOW he made it happen.

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In this episode of "Behind the Space Bar," Will shares tips and tricks for successfully upgrading the operating system (OS) on a computer used for live performances. He emphasizes the importance of waiting for bugs to be fixed and being intentional about the timing of the upgrade.

Key Takeaways:

-Wait for bugs to be fixed and choose the right timing for the OS upgrade.

-Back up files and the entire computer system before upgrading.

-Audit apps, plugins, and helper apps to determine what needs to be reinstalled.

-Start from scratch with a clean install for a fresh and efficient system.

-Conduct a burn-in test on a backup computer to ensure everything is working properly.

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In this episode of "Behind the Spacebar," Will discusses the essential skills needed to become a successful playback engineer. He emphasizes the importance of service, the ability to say "yes" instead of "no," effective file management, quick edits, working quickly, handling multiple tasks, and staying calm under pressure.

Key Takeaways:

• Playback engineering is all about service and making the artist or band feel comfortable.
• Saying "yes" instead of "no" is crucial for success as a playback engineer.
• Effective file management is essential for quick access to files and backups.
• The ability to make quick edits and work quickly is important in a live performance setting.
• Playback engineers must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Staying calm under pressure is crucial for troubleshooting and maintaining professionalism.