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If you are ready to strengthen your singing voice and develop pipes you’re proud of, then the 14-day guide to vocal health, posture, and stage presence in Find Your Own Singing Voice is for you. As cliché as it may sound, your voice is your best instrument. You may not know that vocal health depends on a variety of factors, from posture to diet, and by doing the right things, you can improve the sound and strength of your voice.

My story is rooted in personal and professional development and this first installment represents a small sample of topics, which have had relevance during my career but also help the listeners better understand who I am as a person and professional. This is the first installment of the book, and I have additional books planned, which will delve into a variety of topics I experienced as a teacher. My hope is that others will process the information not as a how-to guide but rather as an opportunity to gain insight into the profession as well as my unique perspective.

C’è qualcosa nello studio dello strumento voce che è indicibile, ineffabile. È invisibile, eppure è proprio l’aspetto più importante, quello che davvero fa la differenza. Ma se è indicibile e ineffabile come raccontarlo? L’autrice suggerisce un percorso di consapevolezza e ascolto fine senza il quale lo studio della tecnica vocale diventa solo ginnastica. Quello che non si vede e non potrà mai essere scritto su una partitura diventa la strada che ci riporta a casa, a riscoprire, attraverso uno scavo archeologico interiore, quello che abbiamo perduto, la nostra voce più vera.

Rarely does God bless the world with an extraordinary musical gift like the one we all came to know as Mikaben. Artist, singer, songwriter, musician, and performer, Mikaben took us on musical highs that sent us soaring to the heavens.

Over the years, Stan Munslow has worked with hundreds of professional singers, students and colleagues alike. He has seen it all, from "wow" to "oh dear." If there is one thing (well, six, actually) Munslow would tell all of them, it would be the six high-level pro tips you'll learn on this audio program. May each and every tip help you become the kind of singer you really want to be!

As an artist and singing teacher, I have witnessed countless students experience tremendous growth and surpass their wildest dreams through these proven techniques.

This book is a collection of Hindi poetries, songs, Shayari, ghazals, and nazams, one may classify as wish but actually these are the words that are able to conclude half of their journey from author's heart to paper, and now it's time to conclude the remaining half, from this audiobook to your heart.

A musician’s journey never ends, and the work is often solitary. Fortunately for bassoonists, Solitary Refinement can be a trusted companion throughout their musical career, replete with exercises adaptable by bassoon students who are still developing their skills, all the way to virtuosi seeking to perfect their craft.

Eight Minute Axe is the ultimate companion for the busy adult who dares to dream big and play big, even amid the daily grind. Crafted by a professional musician, coach, and father of three who knows the ins and outs of a hectic schedule, this revolutionary method will make your instrument come alive, one note at a time.

Rocking in the Free World explains how Americans came to believe they had learned the truth about rock 'n' roll, a truth shaped by the Cold War anxieties of the fifties, the countercultural revolutions (and counter-revolutions) of the sixties and seventies, and the end-of-history triumphalism of the eighties.

The central push at the heart of this little book is to not overlook the opportunity a drum student has to outsmart the default Western mindset when learning. This is not a motivational book. This is about dropping the ego and seeing what's there. Then learning from that center. And if you can't drop the ego (it's not easy), this book helps you with that, too.

On June 12, 2017, Micah Dillon’s world completely flipped. With no prior warning, Micah woke up to find her husband of 13 years, Ben, dead on the floor of their shower. In a matter of moments, everything she’d used to build a steady foundation in life—her marriage, her career, her music—crumbled beneath her feet.

Songwriting: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Full Song in Less Than 10 Hours is a comprehensive guide for aspiring songwriters who want to learn how to write and produce their own music. This book covers everything from finding inspiration to recording your song, and it breaks down the songwriting process into easy-to-follow steps.

Songwriting 101: A Quick Guide to Crafting Compelling Lyrics is a comprehensive book that provides aspiring songwriters with essential tools and techniques to write engaging and memorable songs. The book begins by discussing the fundamentals of songwriting, including melody, harmony, and rhythm. It then delves into the art of crafting lyrics, offering insights into how to generate ideas, develop themes, and create powerful imagery.

Dive into a step-by-step process for embracing a mindfulness practice by allowing your raw natural singing voice to be the ultimate bio-feedback tool. Mindfulness and singing have a natural affinity, as they both require a sense of presence. The Mindfulness of Singing fulfills a dynamic niche in the explosive mindfulness market.

This Ray Charles hit makes a great piano solo and now you can learn it “by ear!” In this lesson you will learn an early intermediate level solo of the song without having to use music, print, or video. The arrangement is demonstrated and then taught in detail in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear.” At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to practice and perform with.

This hit song from the movie of the same name will always be tied to the scenes of Gene Kelly dancing up and down the street with his umbrella. This arrangement is easy to learn and fun to play. With the lesson you get a full demonstration of the song and backing tracks to play along with once you have perfected your performance of the song.

What would Halloween be without this Peanuts hit? This Intermediate solo by Vince Guraldi is fast and easy to learn because you will be learning it “by ear.” This way you memorize it while you are learning it and you are building your skills to pick out other songs by ear. A full demonstration of the song is included and backing tracks to play along with once you have mastered it. “Good Grief!” you have got to get this one!

You can learn this standard quickly because you will learn it “by ear” without any music or print. The arrangement is performed and then taught in two- to four-measure sections in detail. At the conclusion of the lesson you are given the backing tracks to the song to practice and perform with.

Learn a great country classic without using music or video! This is a lesson on an intermediate level solo of the country hit “For the Good Times.” This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson taught in two to four measure sections. At the end of the lesson you are given the backing tracks without the piano on them to practice and perform with.