Playing solo with backing tracks sometimes gets a bad rap—mostly from fellow musicians and former bandmates who see it as “fake.” But here’s the fun fact: audiences don’t care about that.

What they want is to hear the songs they love, sounding full and exciting, performed by you.

When you add a poppin’ sound system and synced moving lights, your audience will have a blast—tracks or not. And honestly?

So will you.

Delivering that pro-level experience gives you confidence on stage and keeps the energy high from the first song to the last.

For example, using a powered subwoofer fills out your low end so your mains can shine, and programming your lights to match the mood of each song adds a whole new layer to your show that people remember.

Here are a few gear tips you won’t find inside the course itself:

Don’t just add lights—program scenes that tell a story throughout your show, matching song moods and energy.

Use MIDI channel mapping to keep your rig balanced and your performance seamless. (I can help you with that)

Focus on building an experience that feels live and dynamic, even when playing with tracks.