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- The History of a True American Musical Art Form - The Blues
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] In the history of music there has probably not been one musical style that has influenced "Popular Music" more than Blues. Blues also is unique in that it is truly an "American" musical art form.
- Why Do I Need to Train My Voice For Singing, Public Speaking Or Acting?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Performing-Arts] The voice may be the most treasured physical asset that we possess inside this marvelous machine we call our Human Body. As a professional vocal coach for 26 years I have discovered that too many people, including working vocalists, do not understand that proper training is critical to achieve you own individual vocal potential.
- Correct Artistic Interpretation For Singers, Actors and Public Speakers - The Icing on the Cake!
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Performing-Arts] Weather you are singing a song, making a public speech or acting a monologue, how you interpret your performance is critical to your success. Further, it is ultimately the only thing that will separate you and your performance from that of your peers.
- A Healthy Singing Or Public Speaking Voice is Will Last You a Lifetime! Do Not Abuse Your Voice!
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Performing-Arts] It is obvious that to continue to be a powerful vocalist one must take care of their voice. Right? The truth is that many of us take the voice for granted and expect it "just to work" no matter how much we may abuse it.
- Free Mp3's, Free Lyrics and Free Chord Charts For Singers, Rock Musicians, Pop and Jazz Vocalists
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Performing-Arts] One of the greatest achievments of the internet is to provide unlimited amounts of free resources at the click of a mouse. For Singers and Musicians of all performing styles, there are numerous free resouces available. I have researched some of the best ones on the net to help my fellow musicians.
- The Secret of Performing With Vocal Power For Singers, Public Speakers and Actors
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Performing-Arts] Many Singers, Public Speakers and Actors are constantly seeking new strategies of how they can improve their voice. If you browse the internet to search for answers, you will find many opinions. But, some subjects about achieving powerful vocal performance are not debatable. They are the systems in the body that must perform as a team to produce powerful sound. They are the Abdominal Muscles, the Larnyx or Voice Box and the Throat and Head which I call The Amplifier. The strategies of "how" to operate these systems are many but the basic systems function as they do without our consent. Let's learn important information about these basic body systems.
- Performing All Vocal Styles With Expertise And Confidence Is Critical To Your Resume As A Vocalist
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Performing-Arts] To become a truly professional vocalist, you must be able to perform all vocal styles with expertise and confidence. If you are a vocalist that is stuck in a "Style Rut", read this article and you may find that it is not as difficult as you may think to sing and speak in different styles with control and confidence.
- The Human Voice is an Incredible and Powerful Instrument for Singers, Public Speakers or Actors
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Performing-Arts] We will be discussing an incredible creation, the Human Voice. During my 26 years of training this incredible gift, I never cease to be amazed at the lack of knowledge of it's most basic functions and how it is often taken for granted or even intentionally or unintentionally abused by misguided vocalists. Let us take a glimpse at this powerful instrument and, hopefully, develop a healthy respect.
- Proper Posture and Professional Presentation for Singers, Public Speakers and Actors
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Performing-Arts] Before we can Breathe, Sing, Speak or just walk around, we need to create good posture in our body. Good posture is demonstrated when your body is standing straight up with no "hunch back." Imagine standing or walking while balancing a book on your head and this will create the effect I am talking about. This type of posture provides a few positive things for you. The most important result is an open Lower Abdominal Cage so you can consistently inhale a full breath and an Erect Stance that communicates to others that you are Confident and Positive.
- Independence as a Singer, Public Speaker, Actor, Music Student, Instrumentalist or American Citizen
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Performing-Arts] One of the most incredible founding principles of America is the achievement of the Independence of the individual. As Vocalists or Instrumentalists, we must also become independent through proper music education and use of the latest technology to improve our musicianship.
- Music Is One Of The Most Powerful Natural Laws Or Forces In The Universe - Enjoy It With Humility
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Music is arguably one of the most powerful natural laws or forces in the universe. We spend billions of dollars every year to own its latest expressions that are created by musicians all over the world who access its magnificent power. Since we may take music for granted or may even consider that "we" are responsible for its power, maybe it is time that we reconsidered music in the light of universal reality.
- The History of New Years Day and New Years Resolutions
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] Yes, it is time again to face the New Year and with that, the obligatory and oftentimes dreaded News Years Resolutions. Personally, since I tend to be a goal-oriented person, I welcome any opportunity to challenge myself to improve my life in any manner that it requires. Unfortunately, the statistics show that, if a New Years Resolution is made, it is seldom kept. Learn the History or News Years day and New Years Resolutions.
- Vocal Training - Singers, Public Speakers, Actors and All People must Communicate Clear Diction
[Writing-and-Speaking] I propose a New Years resolution that will definitely change your life. I want you to learn to sing and speak with powerful and clear diction. Read on to accept the challenge!
- History of Carbon, Condenser And Ribbon Microphones Used For Sound Recording And Telephone
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] My last article, which received tremendous interest, was on the History of Audio Recording. I am grateful to all of you that read it and made it a great success. This article is no less important. We certainly can't discuss the History of Audio Recording without also discussing the History of the Microphone. Neither can exist without the other. Together, let's explore the birth and development of this incredible invention.
- Home Recording Studios - History of Sound Recording, Digital Audio, MP3s and Multitrack Recording
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Today, with the explosion of the inexpensive Consumer Electronics, some of the most incredible advances have been those in the Digital Recording Industry. This article documents the general history of Tape and Digital Audio Recording.
- Vocal Training - Discrimination of Women as Singers and Public Speakers through Vocal Music History
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Performing-Arts] Discrimination and Human Oppression of any kind that has occurred through world history and in our present world was and is one of the greatest failings of humanity. With the discrimination of African Americans usually taking up much of our attention in the news, an often overlooked subject is discrimination of Women through the ages, not only in society, but in the performing arts.
- Vocal Training - Breathing Exercises For Singers, Public Speakers, Actors and Athletes
[Writing-and-Speaking] The important word here is all. All refers to Singers of all ages and styles, Public Speakers who have a membership with Toastmasters Inc or specialize in Speaking at Corporate Seminars, Actors who need to project their Voice with Power and Clear Diction and Athletes who need to improve their Oxygen Intake for Optimum Physical Performance.
- The Best Medicine That is FREE - Oxygen!
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] I am featuring my second article on the absolute importance of breathing enough Oxygen on a daily basis to assure optimum health. Learn and live lifestyle solutions to health problems that are FREE before emptying your bank account on traditional health solutions.
- Oxygen - The Best Medicine For Singers, Public Speakers, Actors, Athletes And Healthy Bodies
[Health-and-Fitness] Learn to Sing or Speak with Powerful and Clear Diction. I am a 25 year Vocal Training Veteran who is, for the first time, revealing my Proven Secrets to create a New and Powerful Voice quickly and naturally. Are you a Singer, Public Speaker, Actor or Somebody who talks? I will teach you how to reach your individual Vocal Potential!
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