Tips for Singers How to Make Your Own Music Video

Tips for Singers How to Make Your Own Music Video Suzy S. Have you ever wanted to make your own music video? Here, voice teacher Liz T. shares the steps for creating your first video With technology today, making videos for your personal website or platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, or Vine can be a great way to share your music with the world! I have released several videos to my original songs, and want to help you create your first music video. Follow my tips for creative inspiration! 1. Visualize Your Music So youve recorded a great song now your task is to sit down with a notebook and visualize your music. What is the story or scenes you want to depict in your video? Jot down as many ideas that come to you. Think of characters, places, props, scenery, costumes, and so on. Look in your lyrics and melody to help with your brainstorming! Really get creative, and don’t be afraid to explore. You want your video to be original, so don’t try to copy another person’s vision! Once you have your ideas, this will be your visual storyboard that you should give to your videographer and actors involved in the music video. There are many acting websites online (and even Craigslist) where you can advertise for people to act in your music video. Some will want pay, but some will do this for free to build up their acting reels! You can also recruit family and friends you may be surprised how many of your friends will want to participate! 2. Find a Videographer Find a videographer who has a decent camera and knows how to work with actors and musicians. He or she should also have a knowledge of editing music and putting it to film. I suggest asking to see some of their work before you hire your videographer.  Also, consider your budget; I personally would not spend more than $1,000 on your music video if you are an indie artist. You can often find film students and videographers who are just starting out and may even volunteer their services to build their portfolio. Once youve hired your videographer, send him or her your music, lyrics, and visual storyboard ahead of time so that everyone will be prepared when it comes time to filming! You should also scout out locations ahead of time. You may want to select a place where you can shoot for free, such as your neighborhood street, the subway, parks, or a church. You can also reach out to local businesses and offer them promotion and advertising in your video. Ive filmed many scenes of my videos for free at local restaurants, bars, music stores, and schools to help advertise their company, and they love it! 3. Filming Now that you have your visual storyboard, videographer, actors, and set locations, it’s time to film! Make sure you allot several hours for filming. Some people prefer to shoot all in one day, while others may want to break it up over time. Just remember: filming always takes twice as long than expected. Weather, traffic, and noise can factor into your shooting time. When you shoot your video, you can either lip sync or sing along with your track. Either way, it should look real and authentic. It’s best to have your song playing near you while you’re shooting the scene, either on your iPhone or on a set of speakers. 4. Editing Your Final Product It’s important that your videographer takes multiple shots, or takes, of the scenes you are doing. He or she should also film you singing the entire song, so that you will have enough footage to use. Most music videos are between two to five minutes long, and you will need a lot of footage to choose from for your video. You may want to ask your videographer for a rough draft of the video, and also ask him or her what a realistic timeframe is for the completed video. It’s not a bad idea to have a contract in writing of both your expectations. Follow these steps and youll be able to make your own music video that showcases your work and your talent. Now get out there are start filming! Liz T. teaches singing, acting, and music lessons in Brooklyn, NY, as well as online.  She is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music with a B.M in Vocal performance and currently performs/teaches all styles of music including Musical Theater, Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop, RB, and Country.  Learn more about Liz here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Alexander Brugger

Standard Form in Math - Online Math Tutoring

Standard Form in Math - Online Math Tutoring Definition: - Standard form in math is a process to write a number in a simple. It is also known as scientific notation.It helps to represent a huge number in a small or simpler form. Example 1: - What is the standard form of 0.000000000000000000989. Solution: -0.000000000000000000989 can be written as 9.89 x 10^(-19) Where 9.89 x 10^(-19) is the standard form of 0.000000000000000000989 and we dont need to write so many zeroes. The first value which is 9.89 is always lie between 1 to 10 that is place the decimal after one digit as here we have placed after 9 then move the decimal place and count the zeroes, write the number of zeroes in the power of 10. Here we have shifted the decimal 19 place. Therefore the standard form of 0.000000000000000000989 is 9.89 x 10 ^ (-19) Example 2: - What is the standard form of 7543200000000000000000 Solution: -Place the decimal after 7 and there are 21 digits after 7 so the power of 10 will be 21. Therefore, the standard form of 7543200000000000000000 is 7.5432 x 10^ 21. Simply you can write a number for a expanded form. Example 3: - 2000000 + 300000 +90000+5000+100+87 We can convert this expanded number into a simple number as 2395187.

Rational Number - Maths Online Tutoring

Rational Number - Maths Online Tutoring A rational number is a number which can be expressed as a fraction. A rational number can be expressed as P/q form. Where p and q are integers. The condition for the rational number is the denominator cannot be equal to zero i.e.q 0. The rational numbers question can be solved or simplified using different mathematical properties such as multiplicative property, associative property, additive inverse multiplicative inverse and many more. Example 1: Solve the given rational numbers 2/3 (1/3 + 5/6). Solution: Given in the question is 2/3 (1/3 + 5/6). First add the two rational numbers 1/3 and 5/6. Here we need the LCM of 3 and 6 which is 6. Therefore the common denominator is 6. Hence the sum of the fractions is 2/3 + 5/6 = 7/6. Now the sum of the two rational numbers is multiplied to the rational number 2/3. This gives (2/3) * (7/6) = 14/18. Simplifying the rational number gives 7/9 Hence solution is 7/9. Example 2: Solve the given rational numbers 5/4 (2/5 + 1/10). Solution: Given in the question is 5/4 (2/5 + 1/10). First add the two rational numbers 2/5 and 1/10. Here we need the LCM of 5 and 10 which is 10. Therefore the common denominator is 10. Hence the sum of the fractions is 4/10 + 1/10 = 5/10. Now the sum of the two rational numbers is multiplied to the rational number 5/4. This gives (5/4) * (5/10) = 25/40. Simplifying the rational number gives 5/8 Hence solution is 5/8.

ATTENTION! Policy announcement all employees. - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / ATTENTION! Policy announcement all employees. - Introvert Whisperer ATTENTION! Policy announcement all employees. From Dorothy Tannahill-Moran, www.introvertwhisperer.com Image: Photobucket Power-Influence-Office Politics: it comes down to your Strategic Relationships and understanding of how you build each one of these elements. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my video that outlines all of this and meaningful actions you can take today!  Start watching now by clicking here! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

Rock Guitar

Rock Guitar Rock Music’s Secret Ingredient: Rock Guitar ChaptersThe Roots of Rock MusicLegends of RockLearning to Play Rock GuitarMusic has been around for as long as humans have roamed the earth. Primitive instruments, mostly percussion and wind, have been around for just about as long.History traces precursors of the guitar to at least 4,000 years; bowl harps and tanburs were early stringed instruments that were built and played like a guitar. There were as yet no guitars, though, their development would come several millennia later.Today we have plenty of stringed instruments: the lute or oud is a fine example of such. However, those instruments miss the definition of the guitar: a long neck studded with frets, a flat soundboard and back, usually with sides curved in and ribs to create the cavity.Over time, the guitar became a dominant instrument on the musical landscape of Europe. These early models generally had very short necks â€" usually no more than eight frets; eventually the guitar neck was stretched to the 12 frets we know tod ay.Strangely enough, those early guitars were tuned the same way we tune guitars today: E-A-D-G-B-E.In those days, rock music was not even a glimmer on anyone’s musical horizon and nobody could have envisioned the role the guitar would play in establishing rock as a legitimate genre of music.Come with us now as we explore the rock guitar, its history and peculiarities. We’ll talk about rock guitarists of renown and mayhap even help you find guitar lessons so that you too may be a rock guitar player. PeterGuitar Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EdgarGuitar Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PaulGuitar Teacher 5.00 (12) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DanielGuitar Teacher 5.00 (3) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToddGuitar Teacher 4.75 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SamueleGuitar Teacher 5.00 (5) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KurtGuitar Teacher 5.00 (3) £20/h1st l esson free!Discover all our tutors RyanGuitar Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Roots of Rock MusicRock music got its start in the late 1940s, in the US. Such music could generally be heard in less-than-reputable clubs that catered to a diverse clientele and drew on B. B. King-type rhythm and blues music.Rock music also counts on influences from jazz music, folk music and classical music. Chuck Berry pioneered fingerstyle playing in rock music Source: Wikipedia Credit: Universal AttractionsIn the early days of rock music, the piano and/or saxophone were the lead instruments; in that sense, those early forays into rock music resembled Big Bands more than the intimate jazz combo.You can hear the dominance of those instruments on early rock songs such as Goree Carter’s Rock Awhile and Ike Turner’s Rocket 88.Of course, the guitar, a centuries-old instrument, was a part of early rock bands, they were just not the lead instrument.All of that changed in the mid-50s, when the electric guitar riffed its way into the music scene. From that point on, the guitar â€" specifically, the electric guitar became the lead instrument of the rock’n’roll genre.Soon, rock bands featured two guitarists: one on lead and the other playing rhythm.Much of America’s early rock was pioneered by Black artists and it wasn’t until Bill Haley and the Comets released Crazy Man, Crazy (1953) â€" featuring a significant guitar lick and an extended solo that rock and roll got any mainstream attention.Their release of Rock Around the Clock the following year officially established rock’n’roll as a mainstream form of music that appealed directly to teenagers.Soon, other great names of rock’n’roll followed: Elvis Presley, The Clovers, Big Joe Turner and The Drifters among them.What was happening to music in the UK while all of that music was being made in the US?Our fledgeling rock musicians were trying very hard to emulate the Americans without very much success… until a certain Fab Four took the world by storm. Classic rock has its roots in the jazz standards pioneered by Black musicians Image by Norbert Höldin from PixabayLegends of RockFor a long time, American rock and roll seemed content to follow its standard format â€" guitar, bass, drums and vocals. Song lyrics remained tame, revolving around romance and heartbreak, fun times, religion and even the war.Meanwhile, British rock bands were beginning to dominate the music scene on both sides of the ocean and in Europe.Admittedly, British rock groups were influenced by American music but, soon, they made their own indelible mark on the music scene. Surely you know who they are...The BeatlesFormed in Liverpool in 1960, The Beatles are often considered the most influential band of all time.The Fab Four were Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison. Initially, with their suits, ties and short hair, they were a rather tame bunch but, as their fame grew, they became the mop-tops that sent girls swooning all over the world. John Lennon, though the main songwriter, was the band’s rhythm guitarist and George Harrison played lead guitar while Sir Paul took on the bass guitar.Most critics contend that Paul McCartney had better guitar techniques; you can hear him play the guitar on most studio cuts and judge for yourself if that is so.The Rolling StonesJust as The Beatles were in Abbey Road Studio working on their first hit (Love Me Do, released October 1962), The Rolling Stones went on a tour of England to build their following.They didn’t have a lot of original music at that point; instead, they covered Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley tunes, among others. Still, they had what it took to put on a show; you might say they were the right band at the right time.Frontman Mick had everything needed to head up a rock music act: the voice, the look, the sass and guitar skills but it was Keith Richards, with his amazing riffs, that blew the guitar world away. Every aspiring guitarist wanted to be Keith â€" or, at l east, play as well as he did (and still does!).The Rolling Stones opened the door for other types of rock music to evolve: hard rock and heavy metal, psychedelic rock â€" Hendrix is the first name of this genre, and ultimately alternative rock.Other Great Rock GuitaristsChuck Berry â€" considered the father of rock’n’rollB.B. King: in spite of his blues roots, he was also a prolific rock guitaristEric Clapton is known as Slowhand because audiences would slow-clap while he changed broken guitar stringsJimmy PageStevie Ray VaughnDavid GilmoreMark KnopflerBrian MayCarlos SantanaPrinceNaturally, there are others. Won’t you tell us your favs in the comments below? The first wisdom guitar teachers would impart is how to take proper care of your instrument Image by Pexels from PixabayLearning to Play Rock GuitarIt’s quite possible that you’ve long harboured a desire to play the guitar; if so, we salute you.There are several ways to pick up on guitar playing and some are better than others. First, let’s find out: have you ever held a guitar? Done any strumming? Talked with other guitar players?If so, you already know that not every guitar is the same and that, most likely, you will learn how to play the classic guitar first and then progress to an electric guitar â€" the types of guitar featured in rock’n’roll music.Of course, you could still play an acoustic guitar while in a rock’n’roll band but it would be much more difficult to be heard on stage…No matter what, you must learn chords and chord progressions; that will likely be among the first lessons your guitar teacher will impart.You don’t yet have a guitar teacher?Sure, yo u could take guitar lessons online; there are plenty of YouTube channels that have sequential lessons set up for anyone who wants to learn the guitar on their own, with no instructor in the room.Those channels certainly have value; they can teach you new guitar licks and drill you on the power chords but they cannot give you any feedback or advice based on your playing.That means that, if you unwittingly pick up a bad habit, you have nobody to tell you that it will negatively impact your playing later down the road â€" or worse: impact your body/health.Yes, that really is a thing!If you don’t relish the idea of lugging your guitar to and from class or, for whatever reason, guitar classes are not for you, why not invite a Superprof guitar tutor to work with you at home?Superprof guitar tutors know all about best guitar practices for you to follow, including caring for your guitar and warming up before playing. And when it comes to playing guitar…Yes, you would still have to maste r the chords and playing arpeggios but you would also get substantial time for improvisation and, once you get good, maybe you will even get a jam session in.Private guitar lessons really allow you and your guitar instructor a lot of latitude.You may, for instance, tell your teacher that you don’t quite get the pentatonic scale; your teacher may then spend that hour’s lesson making sure you fully understand the purpose of said scale and how to play it.A final word about Superprof guitar tutors: if, for whatever reason, you would rather not welcome them to your home, s/he may give you lessons online!There’s nothing wrong with online guitar lessons as long as there are guitar instructors to provide constructive suggestions…No matter whether you’re looking for private lessons or to join a class â€" maybe through your church or local community centre, the important thing is that you learn how to play the guitar.We’ll be waiting to hear you soon!Now discover the story behind the passionate strains of flamenco guitar…

Ask a Law School Admissions Expert Ann Levine

Ask a Law School Admissions Expert Ann Levine Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Prior to founding her own consulting firm, Law School Expert, Ann Levine was the Director of Admissions for both Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and California Western School of Law in San Diego. She is the author of The Law School Admission Game: Play Like an Expert, which is the best-selling law school admissions guide on Amazon, and has helped approximately 2,000 law applicants since the start of her firm back in 2004. VT: How much time should be set aside to adequately prepare for and complete a Law School application? Ann: Most people give themselves 9-12 months to do everything that is required for the law school application process, which includes preparing for the LSAT. Filling out the actual application is the easy part its getting everything together (transcripts and letters of recommendation), studying for the LSAT (2-6 months, depending on whether you end up taking it more than once, and waiting four weeks for your score), writing your personal statement (give yourself several weeks to perfect it) and other essays (many schools ask for essays in addition to your personal statement) that take the most time. There is a lot to do, so its important to not rush yourself. Good planning is essential. VT: What is the single most important thing applicants should focus on with this application? Ann: QUALITY. Its not about writing a dramatic essay, or providing the most materials along with your application. Its about the quality of your essay(s), resume, letters of rec, explanations of incidents or potential weaknesses in your background, and the choices you have made academically and professionally, and of course how well you bring it all together in your (well-written, mistake-free) personal statement. VT: What are the biggest mistakes one can make on a Law School application? Ann: Lack of quality, obviously. This can include typos, improper punctuation, and simple things that show lack of attention to detail. Another is letting the negative overwhelm the positive having so many explanations and hardships that you forget that the point of sharing hardships is to show that you have overcome them. Drama prevailing over substance is another one I often see. Remember to write professionally rather than creatively. For the high achievers, its especially important to keep in mind that exhibiting arrogance and/or naivet can hurt you. VT: What do Law School admissions officers look for most in an applicants essays/personal statements? Ann: As a law school admission director (and now with more than a decade of experience in law school admissions as a law school admission consultant), I want to see a personal statement that lets me get to know something new about the applicant, that shows me the back-story, the motivation, behind the materials that are already in front of me (resume, transcripts, etc.). I want to know, like, and then be impressed by an applicant because of what they have chosen to share and how they have chosen to share it. VT: Is there anything on a students application that would automatically disqualify them from being considered for the program? Ann: Dishonesty. Even worse, a pattern of dishonesty. VT: What about the Law School admissions process differs the most from undergraduate admissions? Ann: Law schools are looking for maturity and focus, and an understanding of the real world, rather than simply a cute or memorable story. VT: What kinds of things (experience, grades, etc.) might a student lack that would lead you to advise them not to apply? Ann: Someone with a very low LSAT score (low 140s and under) who also has a GPA under a 3.0 (particularly from a school that is not considered particularly rigorous) is going to have a very hard time in the process, especially if these factors are in addition to a criminal record. VT:Is there anything you might see on a students application that would quickly put them ahead in the running? Ann: Obviously, a great GPA from a good school overcomes a lot of negatives, even on the LSAT. My clients with 3.5 and up GPAs who score in the 140s and low 150s still get into amazing schools for the most part. Putting yourself through school, while still earning good grades, is also something that really impresses law schools. Being the first in your family to attend college, and really excelling once you are there, is also a plus factor in your application. There are a lot of subjective factors like this, but these are some examples. VT: What advice do you have regarding LSAT test prep? Ann: Take it seriously!!!!! Dont underestimate the LSAT, especially if youre not a naturally brilliant standardized test taker. Plan to prepare for several months, and take a prep course. Budget for this ahead of time because they can be pricey, but the good programs and tutors are worth it and will pay themselves back in dividends if your LSAT score puts you in range for scholarships. VT: What do law school admissions officers look for in recommendation letters? Ann: Details! I want examples, not just overly broad conclusions. I want to see enthusiasm for a candidate, a real and substantiated belief that the applicant is poised for great things. Writing, research and communication skills are great things to highlight. Facts demonstrating that you approach your studies/jobs seriously, with preparation and diligence, and that you offer valuable insights in a group setting, are very impressive. Visit LawSchoolExpert.com for more details.The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Top Useful English Phrases connected with New Year Resolutions

Top Useful English Phrases connected with New Year Resolutions What is it about New Year’s Eve that persuades us to make promises we have great difficulty in  keeping? I have been making New Year Resolutions for more years now than I care to remember (I  would prefer to forget!). I can count on one hand  (there are not many) the number of resolutions  that I succeeded in keeping by accident or design  (by choice or simply by accident). We usually start with a list of things we would like to achieve such as: losing weight, going to the  gym more often, change jobs or some other life changing action (something very significant). To  stick to  (continue to try) or to give up  (stop trying) depends on our own personal motivation. Usually  the support of a partner (husband or wife or a family member) is really necessary to be  successful. Setting realistic goals  (targets) is also an essential requirement  (important factor) if you  are going to fulfil your dream.So many people quit  (give up) at a very early stage so if you can get over  (get past) those first few  weeks then you have a much greater chance of success. So whether you are cutting down  on (reducing) or cutting out  (giving something up completely) then set yourself many short term goals  measured in days or weeks and then it may not be such a struggle (so difficult). For example, if your  goal is to give up smoking for a year it might seem or appear a lo ng way off  (a long way away). Why  not give up for a month and then when you achieve that goal look for another month and so on until  you accumulate your overall goal (final goal). I tried this many years ago (one of the few resolutions I actually  achieved) when I decided to give up alcohol for 1 year. I measured it each month and did not think about the entire year until I got to September and then it was only another 3 months. It worked for  me!So if you have overindulged (eaten or drunk too much) over the Xmas and New Year, try shorter  term goals to get that resolution in the bag  (completed successfully).Good luck with what ever you set out to do  (what ever you attempt) and hopefully you have not  given up already!! Useful English Phrases connected with Resolutions life changing action   something very significantto stick to   to continue doing something that you have planned to do and not change your mindto give up   to stop doing somethinggoal   targetrequirement   important factorto quit   to give upto get over   to get past, to overcome (a difficulty)to cut down   to reduceto cut out   to give something up completelystruggle   forceful effort

Learning English with Television Series Friends

Learning English with Television Series Friends A lot of my English students tell me they like to practice their English listening skills by watching television series from the U.S. Big Bang Theory, Friends and Two and a Half Men are the series that come up most often.Ill admit it right now, I dont like any of these shows. I think their jokes are obvious, easy and not very original. I greatly prefer The Office and Louie. When I first discovered that people outside the U.S. like these shows so much, I was about as disappointed as when I learned a good Argentine friend of mine really loves going to McDonalds. Really, our culture does have better things to offer than McDonalds and Friends.But, I can completely understand why these shows would be popular for English learners, precisely for the reasons I mentioned above. The jokes arent that difficult to understand, and the shows have just the right combination of interesting and simple to keep someone who is learning a language interested. I do the same think when Im learning  Spanis h, but I use Pixar movies.So, despite my dislike of these shows personally, Im going to try to use them as listening exercises in more of our articles. Here we go.They wouldnt let me post this video from YouTube, but you can watch it here.What does Phoebe yell at the beginning?Go ahead and _____.Its a nice story, I _____ ____ its a _____ ____ ____.Yeah, I just dont ___ __.What does Phoebe mean when she says Dont get me started on Gravity.Uh oh, its Issac Newton, and hes ______.What does Phoebe say the really question is?How does Phoebe win the argument?I cant believe you _____.What does the line above mean?Ok, I have to admit I laughed at some of that. Contact us if youre interested in taking a class, or have any questions.