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Should I Use a Vocal Lessons DVD?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

There are many different singing techniques that you can use to become a better singer. If you want to be a better singer, but you do not know where to find tips and advice, you should look into singing lessons on a DVD teaching plans. These lesson plans can give you all the information that you can get from a private teaching coach, but without the expensive price. These DVD’s are usually made by experienced instructors that have helped many people in the showbiz business. Check their credentials to see who they have worked with, and get ready to be a better singer.

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“Sure they can” is my immediate answer……BUT!!

 

 

I think that you must approach your  headshot in exactly the same way as you approach every aspect of your acting career. By that I mean, in an utterly professional manner. Why spend years and tons of money attending acting classes learning your craft, doing courses on vocal projection and accents and pursuing an acting Agent. You put in all the hard work and preparation for your showcase and then you go and spoil it all by having an amateur second-rate headshot?

 

A headshot will never “just do” it has to grab the attention of the viewer and shout out at them ‘look at me’, it has to be fantastic, and it has to be engaging.

 

It’s such a massive risk to take with your career so why would anyone serious about being taken serious in this business take a risk like that? It’s crazy!

 

There are so many specialist headshot photographers who understand what Casting Directors and Agents are looking for in a headshot, they know what the current styles are, what kind of lighting gets the best out of the your shape face and what style of headshot is most suitable for your market.

 

A specialist headshot photographer will encourage, guide and advise you, they’ll help you get the very best out of you in terms of your pose, your emotional content and your connectivity to the person viewing it – in my opinion the most important part of your actors headshot

 

You must to remember that your headshot only has a split second to make an impression with an Agent or Casting Director, so it has to make the right impression! It must inspire them to take a closer look at you and your CV, not to toss it straight in the rubbish.

The Acoustic Guitar Giveaway

Monday, January 11th, 2010

So the other day I entered into this really cool gift contest at a local music store. They were having this raffle to raise money for a local children hospital. They have this program where they give some of the kids free music lessons, and sometimes they’ll bring in an acoustic guitar and help them learn how to play. I was waiting to see what the grand prize was, and it turned out to be this awesome drum set. I wanted to win, even though I have no idea how to play the drums. I was only one number off. Oh well, better luck next time, I guess.

Pimsleur vocabulary words

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

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Replacement Guitar Neck: Ed Roman Quicksilver

Monday, December 28th, 2009

I have an Ed Roman Quicksilver guitar. I love the thing, but getting support from Ed is like getting a prostate exam: necessary, but leaves you permanent psychological damage! I was having some problems with my neck, and a buddy of mine told me about the Bunker tension free neck. The idea intrigued me, and the possibility of more sustain with a lower gauge string really set me off. I didn’t see what I was looking for online so I gave them a call. They were able to get me hooked up fast. I mailed them my guitar and about a week later I got it back with one of their replacement guitar necks installed on it. I have had this guitar for about a month now and all I can say is you just have to play it to believe it. Bunker has something incredible going on here. My one complaint is I believe they could have packaged my guitar a bit better. It didn’t have any problems, but it still worried me that there might be when it arrived. Make sure they pack it good. 

My Brother Saved the Day

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

My best friend and I were born two days apart, and we always celebrate our birthdays together. We will both be sixteen in three weeks and we want to have a huge birthday party and invite all of our friends from school. We have already found the outfits that we are going to wear. The only thing left to do is find the location where we are going to have it and some music. My brother suggested that we have it in the community center and go to Free Ares Download for all of the latest music. I have to give my brother credit, he is good for something.

is there a guitar player in your family?

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Since it is Christmas time maybe you are buying a guitar for a friend or family member. Don’t forget that they are going to need lessons too. There are a couple different options you can choose from with guitar lessons these days. Some people prefer to go to a private teacher because it’s one-on-one training. However this can be quite expensive and the cost adds up fast since you see the teacher every week. Another example is to get a learn guitar dvd. These are great because they’re inexpensive and you can learn at your own pace instead of whatever the teacher wants you to do.

Resort Wedding

Monday, December 21st, 2009

I’m getting married at a resort in the Dominican Replublic and they handle almost everything for you. They even offered us an extensive list of talented  destination wedding photographer s that they scouted! It is incredibly helpful. I live in New York and my Fiance is currently living in Miami for six more months so planning involves us meeting at the resort on a Friday, doing planning till Sunday, and flying back Monday morning to get to work on time. We are going to make an offer to Angela Cappetta, who, in our opinion, is the best photographer on that list. Plus, she speaks Spanish!

The Universe is Giving Me Hope and Music

Monday, December 21st, 2009

This is great news! I was reading on the music boards that someone was offering free electric guitar lessons, in exchange for a set of drums! Well, hello! I have a set of drums and I need to learn how to play this guitar. The drums used to belong to my boyfriend, but he walked out on me and forgot to take them with him. I am sure he and his new girlfriend will not mind at all! This is going to be great. I love how everything comes together so well in the universe. Anyway, I cannot wait to learn how to play!

Fun Halloween Party and Fun Music Too!

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Back in October I threw a Halloween party for all of my friends.  I sent invitations stating that it would be a costume party with games and dancing.  It was a big endeavour getting all the decorations up and the food ready but I found it was so easy to get great music.  I found so many awesome party songs that would keep the party going full tilt and so many of the songs had a great Halloween theme, as well.  I am so impressed with my party-giving skills that I am considering my Halloween party to be an annual event!