https://toursmartbus.com/road-life1 daily 0.75 2019-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1557947356498-S1BIGEMUIZT57I3CL9HZ/flight.png Road Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1562278308577-MQ508EFEAV385RSIQ144/miguel-bruna-503098-unsplash.jpg Road Life - Rhythms of the day 11am: Morning Kickoff (group session) + meal 12pm: Work in assigned hubs 3pm: Show pre-brief (group session) 4pm - 11pm: Hubs + workshops 5pm: Dinner 11pm - 1am: Load-out 1am - 2am: Day room for showers 2am - 3am: Debrief on bus (group session) 3am - 11am: Sleep * Day to day will vary depending on assigned hub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1557947186663-U09WW0BS64QPF3TPZC90/bed.png Road Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1557947300672-9J2YZC898B2Q1U5IE1FX/bus.png Road Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1559763593965-3EZ9JV0J4QF4LBEBJPFD/case.png Road Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1557947462089-0Q4X82SKUFZRP67K2E13/shower.png Road Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1557947420783-SS2GV0A53DXCK6TDI3BQ/food.png Road Life https://toursmartbus.com/icons daily 0.75 2019-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1557946644584-SUNVGWC2GFL5IMRFIWR4/bed.png Icons - Sleeping Accomodations A bunk is assigned to each student for the duration of the experience. Personal belongs will be stored in the bunk or in bus storage. Clean sheets, pillows, and a blanket will be provided. Students will sleep on the bus each night as it travels to the next city. No hotel rooms will be provided for sleeping purposes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1557946644584-SUNVGWC2GFL5IMRFIWR4/bed.png Icons - Sleeping Accomodations A bunk is assigned to each student for the duration of the experience. Personal belongs will be stored in the bunk or in bus storage. Clean sheets, pillows, and a blanket will be provided. Students will sleep on the bus each night as it travels to the next city. No hotel rooms will be provided for sleeping purposes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1557946656432-UUQVZ76GU2ZB4NR4OHRD/bus.png Icons https://toursmartbus.com/our-team-1 daily 0.75 2017-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59dbc7c2cf81e0c47e15482d/1507745414569-G3QA4OL0JYWH8688QFOD/Untitled-2.jpg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59dbc7c2cf81e0c47e15482d/1509981983687-PMYSPWW0U97LAXF4CMGC/_50A4610.jpg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59dbc7c2cf81e0c47e15482d/1508275148421-TWP6TJBAX4ZO1TQX7KZA/Untitled-7.jpg Our Team - Our Team Here is a description of your team. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce mattis turpis vel ex semper. Join Our Team https://toursmartbus.com/partners daily 0.75 2019-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1562291649043-FBBJULK4W84KQ4YO75U0/MUlogo2.png Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1563226259767-GOZ5UIBW5K0A8JVEFDZ2/shilling-front_full_width_1.jpg Partners https://toursmartbus.com/waitlist-1 daily 0.75 2020-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1556650313723-E54KVH1RGP3D02LT5U9W/jo-jo-241969-unsplash.jpg Waitlist https://toursmartbus.com/blog daily 0.75 2020-02-28 https://toursmartbus.com/blog/nike-was-right monthly 0.5 2020-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1582910399330-E1OHMJRZ728CWO3QOOBG/tweet.jpg Blog - Nike was Right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1582904350804-XOQ6MKYPASMX2TD1KPTP/giphy.gif Blog - Nike was Right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1582910357447-M2NNDBXH4JL2W2LFTZOR/triumph+coffee+mug.jpg Blog - Nike was Right https://toursmartbus.com/blog/touring-as-space-travel monthly 0.5 2019-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1570069329100-YBG80BDAEM4OOCCQC8BR/brain+on+tour%5B1%5D.JPG Blog - Touring? Plan for Space Travel https://toursmartbus.com/welcome daily 0.75 2020-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579300921175-2C0AS3XFRF3HF64DMHEF/Pigface+55.jpg Welcome - Be Unstoppable. Touring is part basic knowledge, part math, part poetry, part alchemy, and part understanding of each and every one of the limitations placed upon you by terrain, physical distance, your bank account, head, heart, and your willingness to choose to ignore things that stand in your way. It’s only the people who are prepared to risk that will be rewarded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579300921175-2C0AS3XFRF3HF64DMHEF/Pigface+55.jpg Welcome - Be Unstoppable. Touring is part basic knowledge, part math, part poetry, part alchemy, and part understanding of each and every one of the limitations placed upon you by terrain, physical distance, your bank account, head, heart, and your willingness to choose to ignore things that stand in your way. It’s only the people who are prepared to risk that will be rewarded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301015121-JXIMNOY2MUVCY8SIFPJ3/59682674138__D5EA643F-D9F9-4B14-8E65-47637F54583F.jpg Welcome - All-Access During the tour, participants have all-access to their bus, the venue, and backstage areas. And, perhaps, most importantly, the inner workings of an artist’s mind, their motivations to succeed, and mechanisms to cope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301012491-GZ25DYG5LXF1G9TFE9ZH/IMG_1977.jpg Welcome - Road Life Participants travel on their own professional tour bus with a dedicated tour manager and industry mentor to facilitate the experience. https://toursmartbus.com/preshow daily 0.75 2020-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301329810-XRQCR7WIB6A1IJKGL6R4/IMG_1937.jpg Pre-Show - Load-in It’s all hands on deck for load-in. Students are working with crew, the tour manager, and band members to load-in at Soundstage in Baltimore, MD. “We don’t want to use students,” said Martin (TSBE Founder), “but neither do we want to unplug them from the physical pains and spiritual rituals of a touring life.” Students load-in and load-out merchandise, no one is carrying a grand piano (allegedly) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301329810-XRQCR7WIB6A1IJKGL6R4/IMG_1937.jpg Pre-Show - Load-in It’s all hands on deck for load-in. Students are working with crew, the tour manager, and band members to load-in at Soundstage in Baltimore, MD. “We don’t want to use students,” said Martin (TSBE Founder), “but neither do we want to unplug them from the physical pains and spiritual rituals of a touring life.” Students load-in and load-out merchandise, no one is carrying a grand piano (allegedly) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301330741-4EDAL9SAZKH6ARABDZLT/IMG_2601.jpg Pre-Show - Professional Crew Merchandise Manager, Ian, directs students on how to load-in merch for the fastest set-up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301329760-2BFIH2GTHAW2308C4YHT/IMG_1936.jpg Pre-Show - Whatever it takes Carried a ten-foot light-up cross across Baltimore? Check! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301330643-7EBQTU6X1T9ZJITW2ZS1/IMG_2054.jpg Pre-Show - Showtime No one can do it alone. By helping with load-in, participants gain a sense of ownership in the overall show and build connections with the staff and crew. https://toursmartbus.com/merch daily 0.75 2020-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301502942-ZKPD8H6TLW1N08188LS2/IMG_1943.jpg Merch - Meaningful Impact The merch person will the first person to set up and the last person to tear down. In the merch hub, students work alongside the merchandise manager assisting with load-in, set up, selling, and tear down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301502942-ZKPD8H6TLW1N08188LS2/IMG_1943.jpg Merch - Meaningful Impact The merch person will the first person to set up and the last person to tear down. In the merch hub, students work alongside the merchandise manager assisting with load-in, set up, selling, and tear down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301505083-WDKSFVH1NSQGF0QWLLVX/IMG_1944.jpg Merch - Set-up Merchandising is an essential part of the touring process and promotional campaign. Students spent at least two days in this hub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301506331-QB6237HKZRM48WA7913R/IMG_2644.jpg Merch - There is no try. Only do. At the end of the tour, students are put to the test - they run the merch booth solo for one night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301506383-VN4J06U6EGB4LDVVARPU/IMG_2645.jpg Merch - Real-life Application “I'm definitely going to apply some of the merch booth strategies I learned to my own band when I get home.” - fall 2019 participant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301505496-FOSPX0N4ZYBDSF0DBOWW/IMG_1995.jpg Merch - Build Communication Skills “I worked the merch booth on the last day in Dallas. On day one I was reserved and quiet at the merch booth. On the last day, in Dallas, I was able to work the merch booth very well and communicate with customers. I have anxiety issues and I often have trouble communicating and solving problems on my own but over the course of the five days in the program, I was able really to hone my problem-solving abilities and communicate more effectively.” - fall 2019 participant https://toursmartbus.com/fall-2019-tour daily 0.75 2020-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579297327753-BM52ZWQ9WYSH7JLF885B/Pigface+55.jpg Fall 2019 Tour - Chicago Nov 30 2019 - Thalia Hall Chicago. Last show of the tour. Sold out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579297327753-BM52ZWQ9WYSH7JLF885B/Pigface+55.jpg Fall 2019 Tour - Chicago Nov 30 2019 - Thalia Hall Chicago. Last show of the tour. 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the Road - #Tourlife “My first day on the tour I questioned myself over and over. “Why I had gotten myself into this?” By the end, I didn't want to leave. Because of this tour, I feel more confident and want to do it all over again.” - Kelly Finck (fall 2019 participant) Pictured here: Students + Tour Manager photo credit: Bobby Talamine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1580415276349-11HCAUEDCK3YZPB8AT7A/Pigface%2B2.jpg Life on the Road - #Tourlife “My first day on the tour I questioned myself over and over. “Why I had gotten myself into this?” By the end, I didn't want to leave. Because of this tour, I feel more confident and want to do it all over again.” - Kelly Finck (fall 2019 participant) Pictured here: Students + Tour Manager photo credit: Bobby Talamine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301201780-W4CRK6HVZHSHV4I1NAJG/59597891610__75B22B3A-7F0E-43B7-BCCD-8FFDD48DF59D.jpg Life on the Road - Tour Bus - Front Lounge The classroom/hangout/dining room/kitchen/office/living room while on the road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301199793-ILX38K9TRF33VAJWTEPK/IMG_2595.jpg Life on the Road - Daily Itinerary The tour uses Master Tour for all call-times and events on the road. Students download the Master Tour app and synch up with the tour so they know where to be and when to be there. Don’t get oil-spotted! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301200688-SODDTLKQ3AFRB4ZPU4BI/IMG_2607.jpg Life on the Road - New Orleans - French Quarter Some days are busier than others. When possible, we explore the culture of the city we’re in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301201533-UAIM63I2TCNBOWP4P8PD/IMG_2608.jpg Life on the Road - Building a Network Part of touring with a band has nothing to do with the music. It has to do with meeting people, seeing the differences in people across the country and around the world and discovering their changing attitudes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301202060-GR60MP122R7GMOPHTOIU/IMG_2610.jpg Life on the Road - Beignets Need we say more? #CafeduMonde, New Orleans. #tourperks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301202471-RX2BUDDP948S5DR0MOPI/IMG_2634.jpg Life on the Road - Meet-ups On cross-over days (when one group ends and another group begins), we host a meet-up. Departing participants share tips and tricks for tour and also reflect on their personal growth while the newbies ask questions and hopefully don’t run out of the building screaming in fear! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301202748-S48GZPNLMMY8IU44XYMH/IMG_2639.jpg Life on the Road - Mentorship In addition to the tour manager, most legs will have a “live-in” industry mentor who travels with the tour. Here is Wendy Day, sharing insights from her 30+ year career in the industry working with Master P, Eminem, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301203652-HW3KSEM7L1O8EY19Z02V/IMG_2654.jpg Life on the Road - Wellness Road life is relentless. Blocks for fitness, mental resets, and self-reflection are scheduled in the itinerary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301203735-VUD9QTW7Z69CWIRQL67R/IMG_2669.jpg Life on the Road - Eats! The bus fridge is fully stocked with fresh fruit, yogurt, deli meats and meat-substitutes, bread, granola, milk, cereal, bagels, and other healthy options. Catered meals are provided in some cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579303103592-Z6CI5EC6WH6UNJM1NYYV/IMG_2735.jpg Life on the Road - Notes and Reflections “We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience” - John Dewey (American philosopher) Participants capture information about each show and city in their field notebooks to use as points of discussion during the post-show debrief. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301205064-2BLOIBSPKYQNUWPI6FV6/IMG_2673.jpg Life on the Road - I'm the King of the World Exploring the culture of each city builds confidence and creates bonds within each cohort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579303097948-MUBJOVMQ9DOIUX1O9O6T/em+asleep.JPG Life on the Road - Got Tired? On average, participants get 6-8 hours of sleep each night. Sleep whenever and wherever you can on tour. https://toursmartbus.com/the-show daily 0.75 2020-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301828268-0ZRJR2Q34NGTIIEHQSEA/IMG_1959.jpg The Show - Theatrics Fall 2019 - the show started with the band behind screens. TSBE participants were in charge of the backlighting during the first song. Being on stage, separated by a paper-thin screen and inches away from the adrenaline’s action amplifies the experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301828268-0ZRJR2Q34NGTIIEHQSEA/IMG_1959.jpg The Show - Theatrics Fall 2019 - the show started with the band behind screens. TSBE participants were in charge of the backlighting during the first song. Being on stage, separated by a paper-thin screen and inches away from the adrenaline’s action amplifies the experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301829830-62YGWS9WA44QQ3ZIFTP2/IMG_2626.jpg The Show - Production While in the Production hub, students help with various stagehand responsibilities. Here, participants remove oversized screens from the stage, revealing the band to the audience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301831250-V04V36UAD9V6N9J3YTRX/IMG_2695.jpg The Show - Hands-on learning In the production hub, students are tasked with mission-critical work. Here, Mollie is building an emergency lighting rig for the show Minneapolis, MN. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301830546-DCKOELCCWB2TIDE8OKF7/IMG_2694.jpg The Show - Never a boring minute Build a toilet paper blaster out of a leaf blower in less than four hours? No problem! Problem-solving and thinking on your feet is a cornerstone of Bus Edition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301831362-8RB440QSBLH9A5HPVBX9/IMG_2696.jpg The Show - Ta-da! Four completed toilet paper blasters constructed by students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301888222-TWQWUTAG4FEDXZF2JFZ1/Pigface+145.jpg The Show - Real-time Feedback Hours after researching and constructing toilet paper blasters, they are used during the show. Seeing your contribution come to life on stage demonstrates how one can meaningfully contribute to the show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301828383-VV1754UB4XMJ8E11AEH3/IMG_2161.jpg The Show - The Show No shower in three days, bad food, long drives, tired muscles. None of it matters - each night the show must go on. Triumph in the face of adversity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301830472-DZ4XG5LSTHQ2XFG2H2U0/IMG_2167.jpg The Show - All-access During the show, participants are encouraged to view the show from all angles - merch, balcony, side-stage, and in the pit. The payoff is the confidence, the realization that you did it, were too busy to be anxious and too awesome to fail. That’s what you carry with you when you leave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301829261-0NBVGIAI9UNKROW6ACH1/IMG_2596.jpg The Show - Enjoy the moment Music is a collective experience. By show two of three everyone is a fan of the music, even if they had never heard of the artist when they boarded the bus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579301831966-DOYV9BY1ZL4W9G3BN03X/IMG_2713.jpg The Show - On Stage In fall 2019, students waved oversized flags during Pigface’s song “Autohag.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579303206751-24ZY1GG0BU1JI0DRAG9Z/IMG_2737.jpg The Show - Rock 'n roll “Best moment of my life. Last Thanksgiving Greta Brinkman of Pigface let me play her bass on stage with them” - Sammy Daugherty (fall 2019 participant) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1580414130420-MKT8T0SGM7BV0W2ES38C/IMG_2725.jpg The Show - Load-out When the show’s over, work isn’t done. It’s all-hands-on-deck to load out post-show and move on to the next city. https://toursmartbus.com/people-and-places daily 0.75 2020-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579303454253-A4VPEOJYGXAY8G72Y9P4/IMG_1925.jpg People and Places - Q&A with Randy Blythe (Lamb of God) There’s scheduled time for participants to have one-on-ones with band members throughout the tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579303454253-A4VPEOJYGXAY8G72Y9P4/IMG_1925.jpg People and Places - Q&A with Randy Blythe (Lamb of God) There’s scheduled time for participants to have one-on-ones with band members throughout the tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579305167158-5KPQQIZLBU6AJG139GH9/IMG_2628.jpg People and Places - Wendy Day + Greta Brinkman After load-in, industry experts spend time with participants sharing lessons, stories, and advice from their own careers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579303454214-L755N5H18VZRPIX7Q5YL/IMG_1927.jpg People and Places - Group Reflections (unscripted) “I found myself sharing the state of my knees, wounded hands, and more as I struggled to stay on top of the workload. I honestly shared my triumphs too - the whole process of being on the road creates intimacy and honesty that enhances how valuable the whole thing is to all of us.” - Martin Atkins (TSBE founder and mentor on group reflection sessions) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579303459025-PKONH9065S35UAT2LL9L/IMG_2663.jpg People and Places - Private Tour of Church Studios in Tulsa, OK Teresa Knox, owner-developer of the Church Studio, takes questions as she delivers an in-depth and inspirational history of the historic studio, Shelter Records. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579303458424-SEUN6PZJV1WLAXHDW6M3/IMG_2204.JPG People and Places - It's EVERYBODY! On cross-over days, (when one group leaves the tour and another joins) we have a meet up. Who’s coming and who’s going? Can you tell? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1580438332044-B7UUUVQ6I7XO8F5TU72E/IMG_2703.jpg People and Places - Curse Mackey (Pigface, vocals) Curse Mackey shares stories from the road, from his time at Dean Guitars, Woodstock, and more.Not only is Curse a talented musician, he’s held many positions on the industry side as well, specializing in sponsorships and event production. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579303457840-OLR800DRNKVJZZFLALSL/IMG_2156.jpg People and Places - Last Show. Best Show Quick group photo backstage before the last show of Fall 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579303459400-29TSGP0C2PYRQH9116WG/IMG_2674.jpg People and Places - Iconic Cain's Ballroom With some downtime in Tulsa, participants went on a private tour of the legendary Cain’s Ballroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579303460773-UUBVGI95ML3FFRI854ZE/IMG_2706.jpg People and Places - Gaelynn Lea on Accessibility Gaelynn brought awareness to participants about the importance of accessibility in live entertainment and just how much more work there is to do in this area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579303460028-F5MGKR1XNBSWGKG5PQ7Y/IMG_2676.jpg People and Places - Private Tours In select cities, participants get exclusive access to local industry professionals and venues. Here, students get a private tour of the legendary Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, OK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579303461747-U5B2WCFCZO9UL3I3AM7P/IMG_2734.jpg People and Places - Class is in session Pop-up classes take place in the front lounge of the bus with the tour manager and other guest speakers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579303837475-KAALXEEHX4793YTDA83O/bok+center.jpg People and Places - Backstage tour of BOK Center Trevor Chesler, Booking and Marketing Coordinator of the BOK center in Tulsa gives students an all-access tour of the venue and answers questions about how he got started in his career. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579303837228-0QGNXU8OMOVRCEXEYF9T/Lunch+with+Abby+Kurin+executive+director+of+FMAC.jpg People and Places - Community On the road, a seated meal is a luxury. In these rare moments, we share victories both small and large, challenges, and build morale within the group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1579304305451-N10Q3VKGF35I759X67TZ/IMG_2706.jpg People and Places - Accessibility “In Kansas City, while talking with Gaelynn Lea my eyes were really opened to a lot of discrimination in the music business involving accessibility and made me want to evoke changes at my school's concert committee when I got home.” - Sammy Daugherty (fall 2019 participant” https://toursmartbus.com/home-impact daily 1.0 2025-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1562278023142-NCKPW3AEFQEXDR7QOAB2/frankie-cordoba-447373-unsplash%252B%2525281%252529.jpg Home - What is it? Learn tour management in real-time, with real people, and real outcomes. The tour is the classroom. Bus Edition is a five-day immersion on a national concert tour. Learn, live and work on the bus, behind the stage, in the green room, on the road, and at the merch booth. Designed by Martin Atkins and inspired by his best-selling book, Tour:Smart, Bus Edition embeds students on a US concert tour for four to five shows throughout the country. “This was a life-changing experience” - Fall 2019 participant Learn More https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1557930378008-1XTV1ONUEKI2ONXSQ7R7/background1.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1562120304368-PPLJIWOQ62SQITBK2HF0/TourSmartBus-banner1-1200x800.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cc86046f8135a76acad9cd1/1557929361060-2YICZUJ00OPQQ0G8FVAH/background2.jpg Home - How You Learn Learn more in five days on the road than you can in a 15-week course on Tour Management. Roadworthy immerses students in a national tour 24 hour/day for five days. 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