Making Your Mark In Music Stage Performance Secrets

Author : Anika Paris
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781458471277

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Making Your Mark in Music: Stage Performance Secrets by Anika Paris Pdf

(Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). Since the age of seven, Anika Paris has been playing piano and writing songs, as well as singing and performing. Making Your Mark in Music re-creates the nurturing approach that she experienced growing up with a symphonic conductor father and a poet mother. Three solo records, songs in film and TV, touring the world, and ten years of teaching have all led to this authorship. Making Your Mark in Music serves as a personal mentor for the reader through stories and trade secrets passed down to the author over the years. This book, one of the very few on stage performance for musicians, blends psychology, Eastern philosophy, the art of conversation, and performance techniques valuable to performers of all levels. It reveals the inner workings of performance from an artist's perspective while also functioning as a self-discovery and artist-development journal. Included is footage of the author coaching artists, with before and after shots of each performer. The book also reveals what many readers want to know, through interviews with industry professionals. Record executives answer the question, "What exactly are you looking for?" A psychologist explores who we are and what role we each play in music. An image stylist talks about how to best fuse fashion with music. A television host discusses how to keep the audience tuned in. And a sound engineer explains how to keep the music playing. Find all of this and more in a book that will help you make your mark in music.

Author : Anika Paris
Publisher : Music Pro Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Music
ISBN : 1617742279

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MAKING YOUR MARK IN MUSIC: A CONTEMPORARY GUIDE FOR THE PERFORMER FROM LYRIC PAGE TO CE

Author : Michael Redman
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781480337886

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The Best Jobs in the Music Industry by Michael Redman Pdf

(Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). The Best Jobs in the Music Industry is an essential career guide for those who love music and are exploring different areas of the music industry beyond the obvious performer route. Michael Redman boils down the job requirements, skill sets, potential revenue, longevity, benefits, and challenges of a variety of music careers both direct and indirect, spanning from performer to label executive to recording engineer and music producer. Each description of a job starts with a short summary designed to help you decide right off the bat whether this might be something you want to explore further, followed by the real stories, paths to success, and challenges you may confront all in the words of real pros. Read and learn from people who have lived the music industry, navigated it well, and been successful. Redman interviewed over 70 pros in the business, including Lee Sklar (sessions and touring musician), Damon Tedesco (scoring mixer), Brian Felsen (CD Baby CEO), Mike Boris (worldwide director of music for McCann), Louis Clark (MTV/VH1 Music Supervisor), David Newman (composer), Michael Semanick (re-recording mixer), Conrad Pope (orchestrator), Todd Rundgren (musician), Gary Calamar (music supervisor), Mark Bright (producer), and Scott Matthews (producer).

Author : Deke Sharon,Dylan Bell
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781538185308

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A Cappella Arranging by Deke Sharon,Dylan Bell Pdf

The world loves to sing. From barbershop groups to madrigal choirs to vocal rock bands, there are tens of thousands of vocal groups in America. The success of mainstream television programs such as Glee and The Sing-Off not only demonstrates the rising popularity of vocal music; it reflects how current trends inspire others to join in. In addition, through various online and on-the-ground vocal music societies, the “a cappella market” is well defined and well connected. Like singing itself, a cappella is a global phenomenon. At the heart of every vocal group is the music it performs. This often means writing its own arrangements of popular or traditional songs. This book is the long-awaited definitive work on the subject, wide ranging both in its scope and in its target audience – which spans beginners, music students, and community groups to professional and semi-professional performers, vocal/instrumental songwriters, composers, and producers – providing genre-specific insight on a cappella writing. The tone of the book is instructive and informative, yet conversational: it is intended to stand alongside any academic publication while remaining interesting and fun. A Cappella Arranging is a good textbook – and a “good read” – for every vocal arranger, whether amateur or professional; every vocal music classroom, and any professional recording studio.

Author : Dave Hampton
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781493083404

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The Business of Audio Engineering by Dave Hampton Pdf

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Author : Jim Klein
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781480329805

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Welcome to the Jungle by Jim Klein Pdf

(Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). Thousands of people try to make it as freelancers in the music and audio industries. Most of them fail, and not because they lack talent or the will to succeed. They fail because no matter how much training they've received or how hard they've practiced, they don't know how to face the challenges that await them in the "real world." No matter how much technical or musical skill aspirants may have acquired, there is always a huge gap in their understanding of how that world works. Do they understand how to behave in a professional environment? When to talk and when to listen? What about developing a personal work ethic, a support system, and a reasonable set of immediate and future plans to make goals into realities? In his dual role as a successful music and audio freelancer of over 30 years and tenured college professor, Jim Klein has not only the knowledge of what it takes to succeed as a freelancer in the competitive fields of music and audio, but also the understanding of exactly what the new aspirant needs to know to take on that world. Klein has crafted his advice into a book that is detailed, complete, and easy to understand. Welcome to the Jungle includes chapters on setting goals, networking, building a portfolio, time management, personal and professional finances, and dealing with the ups and downs downs of the freelance career. The book also includes interviews with successful music and audio freelancers, such as legendary producer Howard Benson (Kelly Clarkson, Santana, Daughtry), producer/engineer Kevin Killen (Peter Gabriel, U2, Elvis Costello), bassist Julie Slick, and others.

Author : Coreen Sheehan,Anika Paris,Bobby Borg,Eric Corne,Michael Eames
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781495063596

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Five Star Music Makeover by Coreen Sheehan,Anika Paris,Bobby Borg,Eric Corne,Michael Eames Pdf

(Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). In order to achieve success in today's music industry, artists must first do a great deal of work on their own. Learning the required skills can take years of real-life experience, and hiring personal coaches, studio professionals, and consultants can be costly. But now, for the first time, there's an invaluable resource to help you meet these challenges. Five Star Music Makeover is an engaging all-in-one guide designed specifically for aspiring artists. Written by five experts with over 100 years of collective experience, both on and off the stage, this unique book covers five key skills every musician needs to succeed: (1) improving vocal production/technique; (2) writing memorable and marketable songs; (3) recording your ultimate EP; (4) navigating the publishing world; and (5) promoting music effectively. Also included are insiders' stories and anecdotes, helpful tips, creative exercises, celebrity interviews, and all the practical expertise necessary to develop a successful music career. Five Star Music Makeover is a complete and practical career guide a resource that transforms artists from good to great.

Author : Brian Hodges,Jo Nardolillo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-20
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781538102879

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Cello Secrets by Brian Hodges,Jo Nardolillo Pdf

Cello Secrets explains over 100 of the most helpful insider tricks cellists use to master the instrument. With each technique carefully explained and illustrated, the book serves as an accessible textbook for all advanced cello players, from talented teenagers to college students, to conservatory pre-professionals. This book guides advanced students through technical maintenance and performance preparation, helping them beyond what can be covered in lessons. Co-written by Brian Hodges and Jo Nardolillo, these tips grow from extensive study of the art of high-level teaching with many of today's leading pedagogues, and have been developed into strategies, tricks, and techniques that are taught in masterclasses and seminars around the country. The book provides: Insightful Information Demystifying Cello Technique Troubleshooting Practical tips and advice Experienced professionals talking from their own career Cello Secrets organizes these ideas into a single book, and will have great value for private teachers and as a textbook in cello pedagogy courses. Professionals and skilled amateurs can use the text as a guidebook in improving their own skills.

Author : Jo Nardolillo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780810886254

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Violin Secrets by Jo Nardolillo Pdf

In Violin Secrets: 101 Performance Strategies for the Advanced Violinist, author and violinist Jo Nardolillo surveys the cutting edge of current violin technique, combining tradition and innovation in one volume. Blending traditional strategies that have produced generations of legendary performers with modern ideas, Nardolillo reveals the secrets of today’s most sought-after master teachers, garnered through her decade of study at top conservatories across the nation. With more than a quarter century of experience teaching at the advanced level, she has refined and distilled these essential concepts into clear, concise, step-by-step instructions, complete with original illustrations and helpful tips. Violin Secrets is an indispensable resource for any and all serious violinists. The first chapter tackles the toughest challenge on the wish list of every established professional, dedicated student, and passionate amateur: understanding why immaculate intonation is so difficult (and exploring ways to achieve it). Further chapters address the advanced techniques of fingerboard mapping, mastering spiccato, controlling vibrato, playing into the curve, small-hand technique, and navigating comfortably in high positions. An extensive section on practice strategies blends concepts from learning theory, sports psychology, and Zen, and the chapter on artistry offers insight on creating expressive phrases, connecting with the audience, and developing a unique artistic voice. Violin Secrets examines overcoming performance anxiety, choosing the right music editions, being a strong section player in an orchestra, leading productive chamber music rehearsals, and winning auditions. Violin Secrets is beautifully illustrated with original drawings by T. M. Larsen, musical examples from the standard literature, and a violinist’s family tree that traces these secrets back through to the founding fathers of violin technique. The Music Secrets for the Advanced Musician series is designed for instrumentalists, singers, conductors, composers, and other instructors and professionals seeking a quick set of pointers to improve their work as performers and producers of music. Easy to use and intended for the advanced musician, contributions to Music Secrets fill a niche for those who have moved beyond what beginners and intermediate practitioners need.

Author : Michele Gingras
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-24
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780810877955

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More Clarinet Secrets by Michele Gingras Pdf

It takes considerable patience, hard work, and perseverance to achieve mastery on a musical instrument. More Clarinet Secrets: 100 Quick Tips for the Advanced Clarinetist contains a wealth of information designed to turn clarinetists into informed musicians, offering them the tools to compete in the music world. Topics discussed include technique, tone and intonation, musicianship, reeds and equipment, repertoire, musicians' health, and the music profession. Gingras also supplies tips on such matters as college auditions, website design, and self-marketing. Advanced high school clarinetists, college-level clarinetists, and seasoned professionals will all find More Clarinet Secrets a valuable read.

Author : Cheryl M. Willis
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0736045678

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Dance Education Tips from the Trenches by Cheryl M. Willis Pdf

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Author : Margaret Peot
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004-04-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0811838234

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Make Your Mark by Margaret Peot Pdf

So many people want to explore the artist within, but don't know where to start. Make Your Mark is the answer. Packed with exciting and accessible art projects, step-by-step instruction, beautiful illustrations, and helpful diagrams, Make Your Mark is a veritable at-home art instructor. Author, artist, and teacher Margaret Peot shares her encouragement and ideas in this fully illustrated guidebook, mapping out new pathways for the personal artistic journey. Eleven chapters focus on different art techniquesfrom stencils and prints to collage and rubbingssuggesting 55 easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects that offer sophisticated and satisfying results. Peot's warm and engaging voice, helpful tips, clear explanations, and simple instructions make it easy to get started, and the sheer range of projects will keep the creative fires burning. Decorated with more than 180 illustrations, every page is brimming with encouragement.

Author : Ewa Mazierska,Les Gillon,Tony Rigg
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-14
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781501355899

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The Future of Live Music by Ewa Mazierska,Les Gillon,Tony Rigg Pdf

What 'live music' means for one generation or culture does not necessarily mean 'live' for another. This book examines how changes in economy, culture and technology pertaining to post-digital times affect production, performance and reception of live music. Considering established examples of live music, such as music festivals, alongside practices influenced by developments in technology, including live streaming and holograms, the book examines whether new forms stand the test of 'live authenticity' for their audiences. It also speculates how live music might develop in the future, its relationship to recorded music and mediated performance and how business is conducted in the popular music industry.

Author : Dick Weissman
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Music
ISBN : 0634099248

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Making a Living in Your Local Music Market by Dick Weissman Pdf

You can survive happily as a musician in your local music market. This book shows you how to expand and develop your skills as a musician and a composer right in your own backyard. Making a Living in Your Local Music Market explores topics relevant to musicians of every level: Why should a band have an agreement? How can you determine whether a personal manager is right for you? Are contests worth entering? What trade papers are the most useful? Why copyright your songs? Also covers: * Developing and packaging your artistic skills in the marketplace * Dealing with contractors, unions, club owners, agents, etc. * Producing your own recordings * Planning your future in music * Music and the Internet * Artist-operated record companies * The advantages and disadvantages of independent and major record labels * Grant opportunities for musicians and how to access them * College music business programs * Seminars and trade shows * Detailed coverage of regional music markets, including Austin, Atlanta, Denver, Miami, Seattle, and Portland, Oregon.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Mystery to Mastery by Anonim Pdf