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When you enjoy listening to pipe organs. Specifically hearing a live pipe organ, or enjoying the pipe organs with earbuds can be magnificent. It may be an acquired taste, but pipe organs are really significant. On one side, the music of pipe organs fill people with various feelings, and on the other side, pipe organs varied how music has changed over time. This article will discuss some of the organ types and considerations about organs.

During the Baroque era there were the more favorite of pipe organ music composers. Of them the most legendary may be Johann Sebastian Bach. Some of the most legendary pipe organ music was written by him during this time. Many people feel that the Fuge in G Major was his greatest work. Other remarkable composers include Johann Pachelbel and Dietrich Buxtehude. Playing the pipe organ can be a wonderful accomplishment and experience that can enrich anyone’s life. Some of the youngsters in our community play the pipe organ at an early age. Not only does this give children something to be proud of, but this also helps them with fine motor skill development. Stress reduction is another gain of playing the pipe organ.

Early pipe organs used a slider, and it was not until later that the keyboard was integrated. The Baroque organs made in Bach’s day had a keyboard. The feet also work a role in pipe organs by working the pedalboard. There are many types of organs, many of them are rather exquisite. A pipe organ can cost greater than a hundred thousand dollars. For this reason many churches prefer to use electronic organs. It is still plain to see that a true pipe organ still yields the best quality sound.

Accomplished technicians are required to keep pipe organs in tune, since it is a complex process equal to that of playing the instrument. Many people don’t understand that for most of history there was no pitch standard. In 1939 the modern tuning standard was proposed. Tuners now usually standardize to that A=440 Hz mark - although varying from this is not uncommon. As the need for pipe organs have changed over time, so has the way pipe organ companies continue to build organs to service our needs. One might wonder what they will evolve to in the years to come.

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Music, like language, changes through the centuries. But music is life. A Bach invention, a Brahms symphony, and a Beatles song are different forms in different genres, and at first they may sound as if they have nothing in common. But they all use the same musical “language” and follow basically the same rules. Music works most readily with repetitive exercises such as weightlifting, but can also apply to running. The best illustration is Haile Gebrselassie, perhaps the world’s greatest distance runner, who used the techno-pop smash Scatman as a relentless metronome for his stride when he broke the world 2,000m record. Valerie, Graphic Designer, claimed: “I love to listen to music while I work, but I’m careful to choose which type to listen to. I know that music has a profound effect on how my subconscious is working and can affect my mood. Sometimes I even change the type of music to parallel the type of client that I’m working on. I feel it helps to get me in the mood for a certain type of project and can affect my results.” This is not surprising that music affects the body and mind in many powerful ways. Those who practice music therapy are finding a benefit in using music helping them on their daily mood. Teresa Lesiuk, in a five week study on software developers at the University of Windsor CA, observed that “positive affect and quality-of-work were lowest with no music, while time-on-task was longest when music was removed.” Furthermore, “positive mood change and enhanced perception of design” were recorded with the addition of music.

To find out if music could make an athlete faster, the Times Online author hatched a plan. First he would attend a training day to experience the benefits of the right music at the right time, then he would run Sony Ericsson’s Run to the Beat music half-marathon, with the doctor creating the optimal playlist. Training tracks used included the Chemical Brothers’ Galvanize 104bpm (beats per minute) for warm-up, Lady Gaga’s Poker Face (120bpm) for getting going, the Killers’ Mr Brightside (148bpm) for really tramping on, and Beyoncé’s Halo (81bpm) to cool down. But if music had been so essential to Gebrselassie, it begs the question of why top runners never race with headphones, and why had he himself used it only once in 26 record-breaking runs? Benefits of background music are mutiple. Did you know that restaurants that play fast tempo music during lunch increased their total sales by more than 11%. Music exhibited no significant influence on the mental. The psychological perception of effort was not altered with or without the music stimulus, although subjects felt they performed better with the music. Magazines, neutral wall colours and the occasional pot plant are the standard devices used to make patients feel more comfortable. One of the most effective strategies is to play background music that people like - it stimulates the brain to release mood-changing chemicals that have a subconscious impact upon behaviour.

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The success of the movie “Iron Man”, based on the comic book story, raised a lot of expectations when it was announced that an animated version would be aired on the small screen. When Iron Man: Armoured Adventures debuted on television, it received a mixed reception. The iron man cartoon drew some harsh comments at first.

On the one hand, there were many fans of the comic book hero for whom the make over to a teen hero was unacceptable. To them it was a huge let down as it was unimaginable having a teenaged hero battling adult villains.

Others found fault with the storyline as each episode found a Tony battling a new villain. This continuity made it necessary to watch the episodes in the same order as aired, or else there was strong possibility of missing out on the plot.

Still others thought the CG animation was below standard, especially in comparison to the Spider-man shows.

Some cynics found a similarity between Iron Man and Spider-man, claiming Tony Stark was a badly disguised clone of the more famous Peter Parker.

Above all, the producers were accused of messing up the plot in their attempt to target a core audience of young boys.

On the other hand, the animated series found favour with quite a few who found it a refreshing adaption of the popular hero. The original series premiered with over 125,000 viewers with young boys aged between 6 and 11.

Tony’s almost antisocial behaviour, attributed to his being schooled at home, and his disdain for school would appeal to most young boys who secretly feel that school is a waste of time!

Both Pepper Potts and Rhodey are different from their movie or comic book characters but still provide some much needed support in Tony’s continuous battle with Obadiah Stane and his various minions.

With the animated series now into the 26th episode, it obviously has had a decent reception

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So, you want to learn how to play piano. So do thousands of others around the world. Here’s how they usually go about it.

First, they try to find a piano teacher close to where they live. They may or may not know what style they want to learn, but figure the piano teacher can help them figure this out.

Next, it’s off to the piano teacher for the first appointment. What usually happens here is the teacher gives the student “an assessment” to see what they know. Now, for the most part, piano teachers won’t ask prospective students what they want to learn because they assume it will be classical in nature.

The benefits for the piano teacher in teaching the classical method are enormous! First, students must learn how to read music and this can take anywhere from 1-month to 1 year depending on how fast a learner the student is. Second, students learn classical repertoire and this can literally take forever. As this is happening over time, the student becomes a piano player who can read sheet music and play the music of dead composers reasonably well. That’s the goal anyway.

The student at this point may have spent thousands of dollars learning how to do this thus increasing the piano teachers income. What a great deal for the piano teacher! But what about the student?

Listen, if your goal is to learn how to note-read and play other peoples music for fun then that is what you should do. But if you’re interested in a more creative approach to piano playing, you may want to seek out a teacher who will show you how to play piano using a chord-based approach. Here’s why:

1. Time spent learning is greatly reduced. Listen to this… you can learn most chords on the piano within one month’s time. You won’t be an expert at it, but you’ll know enough to get around on the piano. This puts you light years ahead of your classical playing counterparts.

2. Musicianship is quickly realized. Do you know that most classical players don’t have a clue how what they are playing was created? That’s right! They just play the notes like a typist and never understand the mystery behind the music. Now, if you learn chords, inevitably, you’re going to learn about chord charts and once you learn how to “chart out music,” you’ll be thinking like a composer. You’ll be quantum leaps ahead of most classically trained musicians.

Look, if you really want to learn how to play piano fast, learn a chord-based approach first. You can always learn note reading later on.

Edward Weiss is a pianist/composer and webmaster of Quiescence Music’s online piano lessons. He has been helping students learn how to play piano in the New Age style for over 14 years and works with students in private, in groups, and now over the internet. Stop by now at http://www.quiescencemusic.com/piano_lessons.html for a FREE piano lesson!

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Every once in awhile a guitar student will express a desire to be in a band someday.If this is your ambition too, then read on. Whether you’re a guitar player or not doesn’t really matter. If you are a talented singer or musician then the question is, do YOU want to be in a band? In this article you will find some helpful ideas on how to get started in that direction.

One of the first things you will need to do is gain EXPOSURE for yourself. This can be as easy as following three simple steps:

1. Tell everyone you know that you want to start a band.(Word of mouth advertising is one of the best advertising strategies)

2. Make a flyer to put up around town (in music stores, at schools, on bulletin boards, etc.)

3. Place a classified ad in all the local newspapers

Here is an example of something you might say in your advertising:

“Lead guitarist seeking individuals interested in starting a Christian Rock band. Looking for a lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, bass guitarist and drummer. The emphasis will be on sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ through music. If you have a desire to use your musical gifts in this way, please call (give your name and phone number) for an interview.”

You can make the ad as detailed or generic as you need to. The important thing is to have a clear idea in your own mind of who you want in your band. Do you need a bass player, singer, drummer…? What type of qualifications or experience will you expect? Is age a factor? Jot down a list of questions to ask and keep it by your phone. When someone does call, you will be ready to have the interview right on the spot. Try to make your questions require only a very short reply, or yes or no answer. That way, it will be easier for you to take notes. If someone looks like a good potential band mate, get their phone number and tell them you would like to call them back after you are through holding your interviews. Try not to keep people waiting too long (between 2-4 weeks) if possible. When you’re ready, review your notes and decide who you want to call. Set up a time that is convenient for everyone you’ve selected to meet at YOUR CHOSEN LOCATION. This is important if you want to establish yourself as the originator of the band in order to maintain an influence on its direction. I should insert a word of caution here. You might want to “play it safe” by not inviting them to your home until after you get to know them a little better. After all, they are strangers, but it’s your call of course.

You may want to keep the first meeting with your new band members very low key. Use the time to make introductions, share past experiences, set goals, discuss ideas, etc. This will give you the opportunity to gauge whether you think each personality is going to be able to work together and get along. Avoid egocentric people like the plague as they will just create friction with other members of the band. Assess everyone fairly, but realistically. It’s better to get rid of a bad apple right away, rather than allow them to spoil the enthusiasm for the rest of the group.

After your first band meeting, you can aim for the next one to be an informal “jam” session. At this time you will be able to get a feel for whether the group is going to gel or not. But don’t be too hasty in your decisions! I remember one time “auditioning” for a band and being so self-conscious that I just couldn’t relax and enjoy the experience. It was a local band that I had known of for some years and often desired to be a part of. Even though I had already acquired quite a bit of experience performing on my own, this was different. It was someone else’s “thing”. Nothing seemed to go right! After I got home that evening, I was sure they would never call me back. The surprise was, they did! However, the second time wasn’t much better, but they decided to give me another chance and invited me to come back one more time. It’s a good thing for me, because the third time was the charm. Our voices and music blended so perfectly that I just knew I was in. I share this story so that you might give your new fledgling band some time to get off the ground. If nothing seems to ignite a spark after giving it a fair amount of time, then you might want to reconsider your options. That’s something only you will be able to determine.

Well, that’s about all there is to it really. Once you’ve got your band members picked, you’re ready to start making music! If you have some original tunes, be sure to share them with the others. See if anyone else in the group has written any songs too. Be open, honest and ready for almost anything. If you establish your own priorities first, it will help you to stay focused through whatever ups and downs may come along. And always remember, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”

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Kathy Unruh is a singer/songwriter and webmaster of ABC Learn Guitar. She has been writing songs and providing guitar lessons to students of all ages for over 20 years. For free guitar lessons, plus tips and resources on songwriting, recording and creating a music career, please visit: http://www.abclearnguitar.com

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Il Divo is not a band, it’s an addiction………! Il Divo is a
new dawn of innovative music. Il Divo didn’t travel a long way,
just in few years it soared high and emerged as a top ranked
band in several countries. Il Divo originally started gathering
in 2001 with the idea to remake popular new and old songs in a
different way. And this experiment turned to be a magical
journey of success for the band. But finally Il Divo came
together in Dec 2003. Since then they have stolen millions of
hearts of their die-hard fans through out the world. Il Divo is
now very firmly standing on the world stage. It broke new
grounds in the era of music with their classic and ravishing
masterpieces like “Nella Fantasia”, “Regresa A Mi” and “A Mi
Manera”. Il Divo’s heart throbbing lyrics and amazing vocals
performances rated them number one in 13 countries. Besides this
Il Divo also acquire top 5 placing in 25 countries. Il Divo’s
musical debut self titled album sold over 5 million copies out
pacing Led Zeppelins 25 year-old record. Il Divo is the only
band to produce a number 1 album without a single release! The
four highly innovative and multi-talented members of Il Divo
also took classics such as “Mariah Careys Hero”, “Unchained
Melody” and gave them a classical twist. Whereas “I Believe in
You” is a spell bounding duet performed with Celine Dion. This
album containing evergreen tracks were recorded in London and
Sweden with recording giants Per Magnusson and David Kreuger and
world-recognized producer Steve Mac who produced their debut
album also. In short the four principals of have a Midas touch
for music and fame. The band produced six albums Ancora, The
Christmas Collection, Il Divo, Encore, Mama, Regresa A Mi, which
proved to add only magnificence and glory in its music career
one by one. Il Divo has performed all over the world and still
continuing it’s pace gracefully with every new coming track.
David, Urs, Sebastien,Carlos united together to make this
mystical band. They all have such a pure passion for music which
ensnares the audiences in their stunning performances. Their
love for music bonds them together though they all enjoy their
own individuality outside Il Divo. David Miller was born in San
Diego, California on 14th April, 1973. His personal ambition is
“To be musical in my life, as well as in my work”. Besides this
David wants to make electronic techno music and short film
pieces about Il Divo. Sebastien Izambard was born in Paris on
7th March, 1973. Sebastien loves to fly and is also interested
in writing an opera with the rest of the members of Il Divo.
Another striking feature about Sebastien is the only self-taught
but remarkably talented member of the band. Sebastien is an
accomplished songwriter also plays guitar and piano. He has
produced for many other French artistes. He performed with
Johnny Haliday in 2001 as a guest in his sold-out performances
at the Paris Olympia. Sebastien also played a leading role in
the Richard Cocciante penned musical Le Petit Prince in 2002. In
2003 when he joined Il Divo, he was working on a solo album.
Sabestien wants to produce original material for the group’s
repertoire. The third member of Il Divo is Urs Toni Buhler. He
was born in Switzerland on 19th July 1971. He loves to stay in
home and work in garden. Urs also has a couple of motorbikes.
His ambition is to do best in life in everything, right now it
means giving his best to his band. Urs started singing
publically at an early age. He started singing with a hard rock
band “Conspiracy” when he was 17 in Luzern. He also attended the
Academy for School and Church Music. He studied Voice at the
Amsterdam Conservatory under the tutorage of Udo Reinemann after
moving to Amsterdam. He has benefited from private tuition with
the late Swedish tenor, Gosta Winbergh and the French tenor,
Christian Papis. Urs has spent the past seven years in Holland
performing and singing oratorios with the Netherlands Opera. The
last but not the least is Carlos Marin, who is the forth member
of the band. He was born in Germany but originally Spanish on
13th Oct 1968. He is very devoted to his band. Carlos says that
his life doesn’t exist outside Il Divo. He established a
significant reputation singing leading roles in the Spanish
versions of Les Miserables based in Madrid. The Man from La
Mancha and Beauty and the Beast. After vocal master classes with
Alfredo Kraus, Monserrat Caballe and Jaime Aragall, in current
years Carlos has captivated audiences worldwide and won critical
compliments as ‘primo baritono’ in many operas, including
renowned works such as La Traviata, The Barber of Seville, La
Boheme and Madame Butterfly. This band is rocking the world. And
the entire band members together share an extra ordinary
combination which proves a catalyst in their music career. For
more information visit
http://www.ticketnest.com/concert-tickets/Il-Divo/index.php

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So you want to pick up the guitar? If you have an instrument already, good. But if not, you’re going to have to get one. There are a lot of choices out there. This article will help you with what you need to know.

If there’s a cherry red axe you’ve been lusting after lately or if you’re picking one out as a gift, it’s time to learn about what you’re buying. I know people who’ve spent thousands of dollars on instruments and it didn’t help play one lick better. Guitars can make nice trophy items, but you’ve got some decisions to make before you can become a real guitar-playing badass.

Now it’s time to start searching for your special guitar. First check out a trading post or the local classifieds. Don’t go to Ebay! A guitar is something you must play before you buy. Especially when you’re looking for that first guitar, there can be a wide variation in the quality out there. How will you know if a guitar is really for you unless you play it first?

Another good place to find guitars is at your local guitar shop. There are rows of them just hanging from the walls begging to be played. Most places don’t mind if you try one out, though it’s always nice to ask first. Some of these instruments are very expensive and delicate items. A tiny nick in the finish or scratch in the chrome can ruin a guitar in some people’s eyes! As for what kind of shop you want to go to, most small shops specializing in guitars have very knowledgeable and skilled staff. While instruments and equipment are often more expensive at these places, there really isn’t a better place to find advice or get lessons.

In any case, you should be able to find a good starter guitar for somewhere around $100 to $200. If you decide on an electric guitar, then you’ll want to purchase a practice amp too. 15 watt practice amps usually retail around $50 and sometimes you can save money on package deals.

How Do I Know If It’s a Good Guitar?

The most important thing when buying your guitar is to listen. When you strum the strings do you hear weird noises? Well, other than your playing… Seriously though, if the action on the guitar is too low, it can cause the strings to vibrate against the metal frets. Other times, cheap tuning pegs cause problems. Let’s take a look at these next. Do they turn smoothly or are they kind of jerky? You don’t want pegs that turn too easily or ones that require serious muscle. Good tuning pegs will have a bit of resistance at first and then turn smoothly and steadily once moving. Now be careful and don’t tune it too much! Those tiny E and B strings like to break.

Next up, take a look down the neck of the guitar. Make sure the neck is straight, otherwise funny things will happen when you play further up the neck. Do you see the enameled dots on the fret board? We need to find the fret that has two of those dots. That fret is what we call an octave. When you press down at that fret, the string will play the same note as when it’s played open or unfretted. You can test your ear here and also listen for the quality of the guitar. Play the string open, then play it at the octave mark. Do they sound like the same note or do you hear discordance between the two? If they sound like the same note that means the intonation on your guitar is in good shape. You can take a guitar to a repair shop, but if it doesn’t start out with good intonation then there’s not a lot that can be done.

Play It Already!

Once we’re done the snooping out the hardware, we’re down to the moment of truth. Let’s hear how it sounds! Plug it in or if it’s an acoustic just start playing.

With guitars it can be tricky knowing what you want in the beginning. Generally, you’re listening for a nice thick low end that you can really feel. On the high range we want a clear and present sound that can pierce through walls. All guitars vary widely in their sounds, pickups, and EQ’s. Some guitars will sound awesome through a certain distortion pedal while others are meant to be played with a certain style amp. A lot of your choice depends on whether you want to play rhythm or lead. A good way to figure it all out is by listening to your favorite musician and finding out what equipment they use. I can’t offer much advice here other than make sure it sounds cool!

Be aware that no guitar will ever sound right if it’s out of tune. Unfortunately for us, a lot of guitars aren’t already tuned. This is when it definitely helps to have absolute pitch or, at least, a guitar tuner. If you have no idea what you’re doing, then you can always ask an employee to help you out. If they think you’re interested, they won’t mind tuning it up for you.

While you’re doing all this is the time to buy a couple picks for a buck or two. Everyone seems to have their own preference with picks. Generally, you want one that is pliable yet sturdy. That way you can strum chords and pick out notes with the same pick.

Now once you’ve got a pick in hand and that beautiful guitar is in tune, let’s play some chords. If you don’t know any, then just try picking the strings. It can be hard to tell without strumming, but what we’re looking for is a well-balanced, rich tone. The high notes and the low notes should have an even balance and it should create a nice sonorous sensation to your ears. If the high notes sound “plinky” or the low notes sound dull that’s a bad sign. Old strings can badly degrade the sound, so watch out for those. Otherwise, with acoustic guitars the sound you hear is a pretty straightforward indicator whether it’s a worthy specimen.

What About The Electric Guitar?

It can be a little harder to test electric guitars. EQ settings and pickups play a larger role with electric instruments. If the tone knob on the guitar is turned down or if the amp’s treble/bass settings are wrong, then you’ll get a false indication of what the guitar can do. Also beware, most sales people will hook you into one of their best amps. I would recommend playing on the kind of amp you’re looking to buy. This way you’ll get a good idea of it will sound like at home.

As far as basic guitar EQ’s, turn the tone knob on the guitar most of the way up and adjust the amp settings; for treble around 7 o’clock and for the bass control around 3 or 4 is good. Obviously there will be a lot of variation on these settings depending on the style of music you play. For now though, the basic settings suffice.

Conclusions Are For Winners

Once you’ve decided on the guitar that sounds best to you, it’s time to check out the accessories. The essential items you’ll need include a pitch tuner, a case, an extra set of strings, a comfortable strap, and most importantly, a whole bunch of picks. I can’t count the number of picks I’ve lost in my lifetime. No matter what you do, you will lose them!

Now if you decided on an electric guitar then you’ll need another group of accessories. Start out with a little practice amp and a couple of 1/4″ cables. Unless you’re going to be playing in a massive room, short cables are better. They take up less room and are much easier to store and untangle. Ten foot cables are usually optimal. Eventually, you might consider picking up some effects pedals. The basic ones include distortion, delay, reverb, chorus, phaser and tremolo. Personally, I like overdrive pedals because they give a nice fuzzy edge to your sound for rock’n roll. Another route to go is the ubiquitous multifunction effects box. The quality of each effect tends to be substandard on these, but it can be cool to try out different effects and see which ones you might want to purchase individually later on.

My last word advice is something most wanna-be rockers don’t like to hear. I recommend starting out with an acoustic guitar. They force you to have better technique and that makes you better in the long run. Also, I find acoustic guitars are better for learning chords and writing songs. The great thing about them is they can go practically anywhere you can. And there aren’t many better ways to attract people than by playing a guitar.

So yes, be cool and get yourself a guitar. Inevitably, you will suck at first, but you don’t have to be that way for long. If you find someone who can explain and show you, you’ll be playing soon enough. Above all, don’t be discouraged! If you try hard enough, you will get better.

This article is authored by Daniel Crenshaw. He is a musician and writer from Richmond, Virginia. He runs the website Freedommedium.com

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If you love to sing, then you’re already aware that singing is fun, energizing and a
great stress reducer. But if you’re one of millions who claim “I can’t sing!” then I
suggest that you consider singing as an absolutely free, non-prescription, safe and
effective life-enhancing tool. If you’re facing physical, emotional or mental
challenges, or if you just want more peace and happiness, here are 10 ways singing
can change your life!

1. Promotes deep breathing!

As you begin to use ‘full body breathing’ with a relaxed, soft belly, you allow the
diaphragm to drop down, giving the lungs the freedom to expand more fully.
Relaxed abdominals are essential for proper breath support while singing. I like to
think of ‘filling up like a balloon’ when I sing. This gives firm, active breath support
and allows for deep, full breathing. Singing promotes, slow, deep, healthy
breathing.

2. Oxygenates the blood!

As you use full body breathing, you are bringing in a greater volume of air. Oxygen
floods the blood system, bathing the cells in life-giving oxygen. You will feel more
alive as you breath deeply and fill yourself with energizing, oxygenated air! Singing
oxygenates the blood!

3. Stimulates brain activity!

Singing requires thought. You are memorizing lyrics, melodies and rhythms, as well
as connecting words with emotion. Your ’singer’s breathing’ technique is bringing
more oxygen to the brain. Your brain’s neurons are firing furiously as you are
integrating the physical, emotional and psychological functions necessary to joyful
singing! Singing stimulates brain activity!

4. Releases ‘feel good’ endorphins!

All this physical, neurological and emotional activity serves to release those ‘feel-
good’ hormones called endorphins. So not only is your audience benefiting from
your lovely voice, but you are being flooded with happy hormones that give you a
sense of peace and well-being. Singing feels fantastic because it releases ‘feel
good’ endorphins!

5. Reduces stress!

When you feel good, your stress level goes down. Endorphins help diminish stress
and agitation. By using deep, full body breathing you slow the heart rate and take
your mind off of unwanted anxiety. The next time you feel stressed or overwhelmed,
take a full body breath, and break out singing! Your stress will fly away as you reap
the benefit of joyful singing!

6. Builds self-confidence!

Speaking in public is still the #1 fear for Americans. Singing ranks right up there for
most of us. Singing is a risk-taking behavior because you’re putting yourself out
there in a very exposed way. It dredges up all our insecurities and self-imposed
limitations. When you dare to share your voice and music, a fantastic thing
happens. It’s like walking through fire. You overcome your fear, and emerge with
an incredible sense of accomplishment. You did it! Your self-esteem soars and you
feel that you can do anything! Singing builds self-confidence in a BIG way!

7. Enhances memory!

Singing involves memorization as you learn new melodies, lyrics and complex
musical forms. It’s a great way to stimulate the areas of the brain involved with
memory, learning and concentration. Use it, or lose it! Singing is a great way to
enhance your memory!

8. Boosts creativity!

As you build your self-esteem and stimulate your artistic soul, you’ll find that all
areas of your life are positively affected by the act of singing. Suddenly you’ve
opened the floodgates of your creative soul, and you begin thinking outside the
box! Your productivity soars! By tapping into your creative reservoir you become
more alive and innovative! Singing boosts creativity!

9. Creates a powerful speaking voice!

If you’re a speaker, presenter, teacher, clergy or in any sales related business (aren’t
we all??), you will benefit from learning to sing. Your voice is your instrument, no
matter what you do in life, and singing gives you the skills to speak in a natural,
powerful, confident voice. Everyone benefits from proper singing technique. You’ll
discover your ‘true’ voice that will reveal your confident, authentic self. Finding
your voice is a joy. Singing creates a powerful speaking voice!

10. Makes you feel fantastic!

Singing makes you feel sell-assured, in control, physically alive and fantastically
creative. It feeds your soul as it creates physical well-being. With increased self-
confidence you can do anything! Physical, mental and emotional health is a great
side effect of singing. There’s no doubt about it, singing makes you feel fantastic!

©2006 Beth Lawrence is the only expert in the country teaching The Integrated Voice
method, a holistic approach to voice coaching and therapy honoring the connection of
body, mind and spirit. Beth is the CEO of Viva La Voice!, a company offering private
coaching, classes/workshops in the performing arts, and music camps for women.

To learn more: http://www.VivaLaVoice.com

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