The effects of excessive nerves may appear when a gap exists between what has occurred in practice and the actual performance. When anxiety prevents an individual from performing at their best, not only is the performer affected, but the musical experience of other instrumentalists and/or the listener also may be affected.It is important for performers to seek methods to deal with the feelings accompanying fear and nerves. The following are...more
Many articles and advice on procrastination focus on 'Just doing it anyway' and I agree that forcing yourself to start is the best and fastest way IF you have the willpower. The problem is that from my experience many people can only muster the willpower on an occasional basis meaning that a lot of the time other pressing matters take precedence. Because of this, many may feel they have to constantly 'push themselves' to get the practice done and...more
I write this article since I often get asked about opportunities for playing in bands, performing at theatres/with orchestras or just getting a job in the sector. The underlying principle I find behind all this is simple - the COMMITMENT and DETERMINATION (in that order) of the individual to succeed. This will do more for somebody trying to get into the business than talent or luck alone. Why? Because: A there as many people realise, there are many talented people out there wanting to work in the music industry and: B luck is unrealiable, something one hopes and waits for.Commitment on the other hand means you do whatever it takes, no matter what. If for example you are a pianist and you know you need to practice every day, even if you have no upcoming audition or concert then do you practice, no excuses. Determination, if it were just the sole attribute you had, would mean you're willing to persist but that you let yourself off the hook' when it comes to the importance of everyday practice. You might rationalise why today is not such a good day to practice and then focus on other things, whilst still telling yourself how determined you are to succeed. I say this because when I was...more
At the core of any good practice session is your posture. From how you hold your neck as a violinist to how you sit if you play piano, cello or other instruments that require you to sit, your physical wellbeing is based on posture. The wrong type if maintained for too long, can obviously lead to long-term problems.1. Stretches are designed to...more
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic has become the remarkable phone produced by Nokia as the reliable music phone with reasonable price. But still the technical specs of the Nokia 5800 phone are pretty excellent. The phone comes with 369 megahertz CPU and powered by a 1320 mAh battery and Bluetooth 2.0. This is a touch-screen phone and it is pre-loaded with...more
The speakers London are available in a number of different designs and styles. With more and more listening to digital music, the manufacturers launch new versions of these speakers at regular intervals. If you are planning to buy speakers for your music system, it is always better to spend some time in checking out the different types of speakers available in the market. You must remember that the quality of digital sound differs from one type of speaker to another. Therefore, you can choose the right speaker for your music system, only after understanding the features and functionalities of different equipments available in the market.Decide the Quality and Sound Level: A modern person has a variety of options to enjoy his favorite music. Some people love to listen to their favorite tracks on the speakers London that do not generate high volume sound. On the other hand, many people love to hear their favorite tracks at a much higher volume. Therefore, the selection of the speaker needs to done based on the way you prefer to hear your favorite music. As each speaker produces different sound quality and volume, you must determine the desired quality of sound.Listen to Different...more
Indulgence of music shows great developmental effects in both humans and plants. Music for babies is not a concept which is something new. Lullabies have been a part of mother's nature since time immemorial. Apart from human voice, music gets the...more
Million Dollar Quartet is a jukebox musical written by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott. It dramatizes the Million Dollar Quartet recording session of December 4, 1956, among early Rock and roll stars Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins, and...more
Everybody has to get compensated, and also to get paid you'll need a profession. Extended gone are the times when appearing in a videotape was left to types and skilled dancers; numerous actors at the moment are appearing in videos as part from the...more
Talented musicians deserve proper recognition. With today's competition and economy, nevertheless, acquiring in the least of interest may be quite challenging and irritating, not to mention costly. To grow to be profitable, you will need endurance...more
Carnatic music is considered to be one of the oldest music in the world. Carnatic music have ragas, talas as the basic utility. Composition is the main part in the carnatic. Without composition nothing can be done. It is a very complicated system of...more
Music is powerful. It takes you to a complete new level. Listening to music is a wonderful feeling. Human beings respond extremely well to different kinds of music. Studies actually reveal that music is so powerful that someday, it can cure illnesses...more