The Art of Live Performance With Kimbra
A month-long course to help you design, develop, and prepare a unique, original live show, taught by Kimbra. Starts February 10, 2025.
Create a Memorable Live Show
International touring artist Kimbra has performed in massive arenas and intimate clubs, on her own and with bands, surrounded by complex technology and with only a microphone. Now, she wants to share some of what she's learned with you, so you can wow audiences wherever you go.
In this course, you'll do weekly Zoom workshops, take on projects to build your show, engage with the community and experts in our chat, ask questions, get support, and take concrete steps to move your live show forward.
In this course, you'll do weekly Zoom workshops, take on projects to build your show, engage with the community and experts in our chat, ask questions, get support, and take concrete steps to move your live show forward.
Performing live is the testing ground of every skill you need as an artist.
When people ask me to give advice for young artists, I always say "play live." It's testing the ground for every skill you need as an artist: courage, improvising, working with others, facing your inner saboteur, world-building, and trusting something to move through you.
At the same time, touring can be so hard. No one ever talked me through those challenges before I started. There was so much I had to learn along the way through trial & error. I've played in huge stadiums and tiny backyards, with technically complicated setups and simple ones. I've faced massive disasters, epic victories, and countless surprises. I would love to help you kickstart or supercharge your own touring journey by sharing some of what I've learned along the way.
Join me for this month-long course, and we can talk through all the ins-and-outs of playing live — as we take the extremely vulnerable step of sharing our art with the world. There's so much on the road you can't control, but we'll focus on the things you can, and help you mentally prepare for anything that might come your way. I hope to see you there!
— Kimbra
At the same time, touring can be so hard. No one ever talked me through those challenges before I started. There was so much I had to learn along the way through trial & error. I've played in huge stadiums and tiny backyards, with technically complicated setups and simple ones. I've faced massive disasters, epic victories, and countless surprises. I would love to help you kickstart or supercharge your own touring journey by sharing some of what I've learned along the way.
Join me for this month-long course, and we can talk through all the ins-and-outs of playing live — as we take the extremely vulnerable step of sharing our art with the world. There's so much on the road you can't control, but we'll focus on the things you can, and help you mentally prepare for anything that might come your way. I hope to see you there!
— Kimbra
Course curriculum
Map out a vision, explore new concepts, edit it all down, rehearse holistically, develop a stage show, and more.
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Welcome
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How This Works
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Course Calendar
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Tell Us About Yourself
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Using Discord
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Kimbra Live
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Week 1 Workshop
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Week 2 Workshop
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Week 3 Workshop
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Week 4 Workshop
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Wrap Up Call
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About this course
- $399.00
- 4 live Zoom workshops
- Weekly activities
- Ongoing support & community
Get instruction & support. Meet like-minded artists. Move your show forward.
Jump on Zoom for weekly workshops, Wednesdays 1-2:30 EST, be part of the community, get feedback & support, and more.
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Go deep into Kimbra's methods with weekly Zoom workshops on Wednesdays (1-2:30 EST) where you can ask questions.
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Be part of an engaged community of performing artists in our Discord server.
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Get help and support from Kimbra, experts, and your peers to develop your own show.
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Take on weekly projects that challenge you to move your live show forward.
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Download recordings of each workshop so you can rewatch them whenever you want.
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Join a weekly AMA with Kimbra on Discord on Fridays at noon EST.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is this course for?
This course is for touring musicians or musicians who are thinking about performing live. Anyone is welcome, from people who have never toured before to more experienced artists looking to improve their shows and touring experiences.
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When does this course start?
It starts the week of Feb 10, with the first Zoom workshop on Feb 12.
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Are there any pre-requisites? What should I know going into it?
Nope! No previous knowledge is required. Although we may touch on technical aspects of performing live and will have an expert on hand to answer technical questions, that is not the focus of this course.
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What are some of the topics this course will cover?
This course will cover things like:
- Developing a vision and concept,
- Experimenting with different setups and tools,
- Different ways to rehearse and prepare,
- How to approach promoting your shows,
- Managing self-doubt and fortifying yourself,
- Ways to actively re-frame doubt,
- Developing the arc and direction of your show,
- Preparing the creative direction for your show,
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When are the Zoom workshops? What if I miss one?
Zoom workshops happen on Wednesdays, from 1 to 2:30 pm EST. They will be recorded, and students can re-watch or download them afterwards if they miss it live.
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How much will I interact with Kimbra?
Kimbra will be on the Zoom workshops, teaching and answering your questions, and she will chime in on Discord at least once a week to answer questions and comment on your stuff.
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What's the refund policy?
If you decide this course isn't right for you, you're welcome to request a refund right up until the course start date on February 10, 2025, and it will be honored in full. After the course begins, we're unable to provide refunds.
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Do I need to have taken Kimbra's other Soundfly course?
No.
For those who don't know, Kimbra has a go-at-your-own-pace video course on arranging, songwriting, and producing available at soundfly.com/kimbra. We may reference lessons occasionally, but you do not need to have taken that course prior to this one (although you're always welcome to check it out).
Meet Your Instructor
Meet Kimbra
Instructor
Kimbra's music spans genres, from experimental pop to soul and electronic. As a songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and adventurous performer, Kimbra has been touring the world consistently for the past 15 years — and shared the stage with the likes of Beck, Jacob Collier, Odesza, Robert Glasper, David Byrne and The Roots. She's performed in intimate clubs and major stadiums, including the O2 Arena, Coachella and other major festivals. In that time, she's also released five full length albums, including 2024's "Idols & Vices (Vol. 1)" and won two Grammy Awards for her chart-topping duet with Gotye "Somebody That I Used to Know." In 2021, she released her first online course "Kimbra: Vocal Creativity, Arranging, & Production" to teach students her approach to music making — a course still available now at soundfly.com/kimbra.
Ian Temple
Course Facilitator
Ian is a composer, educator, and the founder of Soundfly. He is one-third of the experimental trio Sontag Shogun, and loves creating inspiring educational experiences for musicians of all types and backgrounds. He has taught hundreds of students, produced more than 60 online video courses, facilitated live courses with artists like Com Truise, and hosted workshops on topics like arranging, composing, and business. Most recently, he moderated and hosted a day-long workshop with Icelandic artist Ólafur Arnalds as part of the OPIA Music Festival. He will be the facilitator, helping make sure every part of the course is a success for students.
Soundfly Team
Soundfly is an online music school created by composer + entrepreneur Ian Temple. Soundfly offers a variety of educational experiences for musicians, from 1-on-1 coaching to more than 60 video courses on topics ranging from production to piano to songwriting. Soundfly's live courses offer accountability, tailored instruction, community, and an even deeper platform to improve your art and music.