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7 Oct
If you can email just a few people, or suggest to your network of Singing and Laughter – by John Daniel Scott – JDSVoice.com
6 Oct
Welcome to the John Scott School of Voice, the culmination of my dreams as a voice instructor. The goal of the school is to provide professional state of the art training to singers, speakers, and voice instructors, and to help them achieve their full potential in music and public speaking. Our web site, JDSvoice.com, features free voice lessons, personal coaching, audiovisual streaming and downloads, and much more.
The goal of the JDSMethod is to enable the singer to sing fully throughout their entire vocal range with power and control, and without strain. We’ve been seeing wonderful results with our students as they learn how easy it can be to control their voice once they understand the simple principles outlined in the new method.
SINGING AND LAUGHTER
I’ve been teaching voice lessons for sixteen years, and I’ve been noticing lately a common thread in many of my lessons: that singers who achieve a certain high state of mind and body awareness can experience powerful personal transformation. I call this transformation “the Release”, and it is accompanied by either laughter, tears, or “chills”. Usually when the Release happens, it’s because the student has a new and powerful revelation about their singing voice, and it triggers an equally powerful revelation about their identity.
The basics of good singing technique are not very difficult to understand; there are about seven key principles that need to be followed. But what is very difficult is doing them simultaneously. The singer generally has a sense of juggling many moving parts, and when they achieve the integration of these moving parts is when they begin laughing. The irony is that once these systems integrate, singing becomes profoundly simple. It’s really fun to see a singer experience revelations about their mind, body and identity as they tune into this integration, and laugh, (or sometimes cry).
I can pretty much count on a new student achieving the Release within the first half hour of working with me. Almost everyone laughs. (See link for a short podcast to hear some examples). It usually starts with the release of the neck, and helping a singer sing while releasing the neck. Most of us tighten our neck when we breath and when we sing, so separating the neck (I call it “decoupling”) from the breath and the active voice takes intense concentration. Then when the student realizes the profound increase in power and tone as the neck decouples, and the huge decrease in pressure as the vocal chords become active, often there is the laughter. “Can it really be this easy?”
Often the physical release of a key muscle group is accompanied by an emotional tag, or some feeling or memory that is significant for the student. “My mother never sang after she got married, so we never sang growing up”. I usually don’t get into the specifics of the emotions with the student, but I encourage them to notice the feelings and connect it to the physical release of tension. I believe singing is unique in it’s ability to tune us into the deeper truths of our minds and bodies. And I know of no other activity which can so quickly transform a person’s mood and feelings as singing. I can almost guarantee any student that they will feel better, happier and more in tune with themselves after half an hour of singing.
Thanks for visiting. Feel free to post any comments or questions about the program here, or write to me at john@jdsvoice.com.
ABOUT JOHN DANIEL SCOTT
John (JDSVoice.com) has been teaching music and studying the human voice for over fifteen years. In this time, he has developed a practice strategy to help every singer reach his or her balance point – the intersection of strength, skill, and style that brings the most out of every unique voice. A professional voice instructor, singer, pianist, sound engineer and songwriter for twenty years, John Scott’s musical talents possess heavy influences of gospel, pop, rock, and R&B. John has written and recorded hundreds of songs, has a long history of both concert and studio performance, and has worked as a sound engineer, arranger, and producer for countless artists.
Featured Podcast Guest Today: Ochi! (www.JustOchi.com)
4 OctFeatured In-Studio Artist: Ochi
Click here to Listen Live on 10/4/10
(Not sure how to listen to the podcast? Instructions can be found below).
Date / Time: 10/4/2010 10:30 AM PST / 11:30 AM MST (Visit timeanddate.com for your local time)
In This Episode of Lesbian Relationships, “Today’s Treasured Guest & Featured Artist: Ochi,” Jianda Monique chats with the one and only Ochi.
Ochi is a highly talented singer, songwriter, producer, filmmaker, activist mother of four who creates heartfelt and divine artistry, detailing her experience from deep down in her soul.
An African American lesbian icon in the same gender loving and artistic communities for quite some time now, she says in her own words, she has a well developed awareness of what she wants from life – and wants to assist other women to feel as free. We’ll be spinnin’ her tunes on the show and getting up to date with her latest heart-inspired creations.
Check out Ochi’s album “Just Ochi” on her website: http://www.justochi.com.
How to Listen:
Click here to Listen Live on 10/4/10
During live broadcast, visit www.BlogTalkRadio.com/LesbianRelationships and click the play button on the player, located on the right-hand side of the web page.
Can’t make the live show time? All of our shows are available for free streaming/download at BlogTalkRadio and iTunes approximately 1-2 hours after broadcast.
Any technical challenges or problems finding an episode or download link? Feel free to email us (lesbianrelate @ yahoo.com), we’re happy to help.
Namaste.
Jianda Monique
Music, Education, Entertainment – Listen Live or Download Free online or iTunes 24/7
SugarMamaPR Radio w/DJ Love Revolution – Podcast 2 – Acoustic Folk/Alternative -Womens Music
25 SepFree: Click here to listen / Click here to download
SugarMamaPR Radio w/DJ Love Revolution – Podcast 2 – Acoustic Folk/Alternative -Womens Music
9/26: Select Guests on The Radio8Ball Show with HELEN CHANCE, DANIEL PINCHBECK & ROSS PARSONS
24 Sep9/26: Select Guests on The Radio8Ball Show with HELEN CHANCE, DANIEL PINCHBECK & ROSS PARSONS
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Sunday, September 26, 2010 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM PDT
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| Where: | The Radio8Ball Show with HELEN CHANCE, DANIEL PINCHBECK & ROSS PARSONS at Theater Off Jackson 409 7th Ave S Seattle WA 98104 |
The Radio8Ball Show – Hosted by Andras Jones
Questions Answered. Answers Questioned.
“The Radio8Ball live shows offer a visceral, edge-of-your-seat excitement that often pays off in startling ways” – Paul Constant
A night of live musical divination hosted by ANDRAS JONES. Part rock and roll cabaret, part mystic mind expansion, Radio8Ball is the show where questions are answered by picking songs at random and interpreting the randomly chosen songs as the answer to the questions, like shaking a musical 8ball. The songs are performed by our featured musical guest.
At this show the musical guest will be HELEN CHANCE with a Celebrity Skype-In from DANIEL PINCHBECK, and an opening set from comedian ROSS PARSONS.
“For major shivers or just a fresh way of looking at things “R8B” is a uniquely amusing reminder that humanity has a collective fate.” – The Los Angeles Times
For more info on Radio8Ball please check out www.radio8ball.com or our Facebook page.
“Whatever it is, Radio8Ball is a one of a kind performance you are advised not to miss.” – NW Sound Magazine
Age Requirement: 0+
Alternative Country Rock Update: The Real Nasty Band
23 Sep
JDSVoice.com Students, The Real Nasty Band
The Real Nasty Band is an: “utter sonic delight…”
(SF Gate/The San Francisco Chronicle)
The John D. Scott School of Voice (JDSVoice.com) is happy to announce they’ve got a blazin’ alternative country-rock power trio in our midst–The Real Nasty Band!
Critically acclaimed in both mainstream and underground circles, The Real Nasty Band realizes that if they want career longevity, singers and musicians of all genres need to care for their instruments: vocals, sound instruments, and all. Part of that attention to longevity includes incorporating top-quality practice methodologies and disciplines, such as the JDS Method atJDSVoice.com.
The John D. Scott School of Voice is proud to welcome The Real Nasty Band into their fold, and to assist in making this already noteworthy group that much more successful!
To hear The Real Nasty Band, visit: http://www.myspace.com/therealnastyband
Vote for Amber Lily on the Disney Channel and RadioDisney.com September 15-28
22 Sep
Voting Instructions:
Voting opens on 9/15/10 – Click here to Cast Your Vote
Voting for Amber’s new songs “2 2 2 L8″ and “Next To You” will begin September 15. Visit the Radio Disney to contribute your vote, and be sure to spread the word about Amber Lily on Radio Disney’s Next Big Thing.
You can listen to Amber Lily’s music, check out tour videos, and discover more about this talented young woman by visiting the links below:
Here’s the press release from Radio Disney:
RADIO DISNEY KICKS OFF THIRD SEASON OF “N.B.T.”
ON RADIO DISNEY AND DISNEY CHANNEL,
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15
–Five Young Unsigned Artists Get National Broadcast and Online Exposure–
–”N.B.T.” Winner to Have Single Released by Disney Music Group
and Open for Allstar Weekend–
Radio Disney, which Billboard magazine ranked twice among the Top 25 on its Maximum Exposure list of ways to get music noticed, will kick off its third season of “N.B.T.” (Next Big Thing), beginning WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. “N.B.T.,” a daily multiplatform feature that launched the career of Hollywood Records recording artists Allstar Weekend, puts the spotlight on young recording artists and provides them with national broadcast and online exposure. Over the course of 10 weeks, Radio Disney and Disney Channel audiences will be invited to look, listen and vote for their favorite artist at RadioDisney.com or by texting* “NBT” to DISNEY (347639). The highest ranked “N.B.T.” artist will have the opportunity to have their single released by Disney Music Group and open for Allstar Weekend at a special holiday performance.
(Editors please note: For artist photos, please go to www.RadioDisneymedianet.com or contact the Photo department via photo.request@disney.com or call 818-460-6611)
Michael Riley, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Radio Disney, said, “‘N.B.T.’ exemplifies Radio Disney’s multiplatform programming strategy, which extends the listening experience and adds engagement opportunities for kids and families.”
The showcase includes interviews and in-studio performances with a new “N.B.T.” artist every two weeks. During each showcase period on Radio Disney, each artist will have their single on the playlist, and join on-air personalities Ernie D and Jake Whetter in studio. Simultaneously, Disney Channel will present a preview of each artist and a sampling of their musical talent in interstitials hosted by Jake. Each artist will also have two full songs, exclusive videos, photos and bios on RadioDisney.com. Videos will also be featured on Disney.com, the N.B.T. mobile website (http://radiodisney.mobi/nbt), and Radio Disney’s YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/radiodisney).
“The continued success and ever-growing popularity of Allstar Weekend demonstrates the caliber of talent that ‘N.B.T.’ attracts,” said Kelly Edwards, Executive Director of Music and Programming, Radio Disney. She added, “This year’s artists represent Radio Disney’s broad playlist with more musical diversity than ever before.”
The artists, age 12-17, include:
AMBER LILY (September 15-September 28) — A 13-year-old pop and R&B singer and songwriter from San Francisco, California who currently resides in Los Angeles, California
KICKING DAISIES (September 29-October 12) — A four-member rock band–Duran Visek (guitar, vocals, age 15), Carly Kalafus (bass, age 14), Ben Spremulli (guitar, age 14), and Caitlin Kalafus (drums, age 17) — from Milford, Connecticut
SACHA EDWARDS (October 13-October 26) — A 14-year-old pop and rock singer and songwriter from Los Angeles, California
MATTHEW JOHNSON (October 27-November 9) — A 13-year-old pop singer and songwriter from Dallas, Texas
COCO JONES (November 10-November 23) — A 12-year-old pop singer and rapper from Columbia, South Carolina who currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee
Throughout the 10-week period, fans will have a chance to vote for the “N.B.T.” featured artist each day followed by a week of open voting starting Wednesday, November 24. The “N.B.T.” winner will be announced on-air by Ernie D on Friday, December 3.
Radio Disney is the leader in kid-driven, mom-approved music and Billboard magazine (September 2009) cited Radio Disney at #21 and #23 among the Top 100 best ways to get music noticed. Stars that have launched multi-faceted careers with a strong assist from Radio Disney include: Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana and Selena Gomez.
Radio Disney is the No. 1, 24-hour radio network devoted to kids, tweens and families. Kids help pick the music that is played and are encouraged to interact via a toll-free phone line to the Radio Disney studio. The network’s current playlist, driven by listener requests and representing major record labels, includes recording artists Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato and Allstar Weekend. The network is available on over 35 terrestrial radio stations and is also available via RadioDisney.com, Sirius and XM satellite radio, iTunes Radio Tuner, mobile phones and on the Radio Disney iPhone App.
*Msg. & data rates may apply. Kids under 18, must get parent’s permission first.
SugarMamaPR.com Interview Archives: Ben Arnold
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Audio Interview: Ben Arnold A charismatic, ultra-talented singer-songwriter (a la Carole King, James Taylor, John Mayer…) with a strong and beautiful heart, a gift for humble gab, and a love of music in tow. |
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New Music by Jianda Monique: Whole Heart “Keeps It Round.”
22 AugPress Release -
FOR IMMEDIATE ENJOYMENT AND DISTRIBUTION – CIRCULATE AND RETWEET WIDELY:
Jianda Monique - New Music - "Whole Heart"
New Music by Jianda Monique: Whole Heart “Keeps It Round.”
Jianda Monique’s New Single “Whole Heart,” Continues An Extended Meditation Jam.
(August 2010, Boulder, CO – Contact: SugarMamaPR at: sugarmamapr @ yahoo.com)
Jianda Monique, whose single “Stay In Love,” among others, was recently featured in the full-length drama/comedy “Family” (Dir. Faith Trimel) is back in fine form…or yogic form, perhaps?
Often critiqued for the “songs in the round” structure of some of her previous tunes, including “Wish” (From Om Records’ noted Tenth Anniversary release, “Om Lounge 10″) and “Stay In Love,” Jianda Monique simply follows the muse, which continues to whisper sweet somethings to her like: Keep it simple. Keep it tribal. Keep it round.
“Song structure, western scales, pop song construction, while I love them and they sell records, they don’t take the place of the human heartbeat,” Jianda begins. “There was song as salve, song as celebration, song as ritual before song as structure, I’m sure of it.”
Jianda continues, “I like the tribal, loving, organic feeling I get when I’m chilling, tapping into Source, meditating. We can even have walking meditations, dancing meditations, and of course, dreaming, making love, making light, making life. Everything comes back to the heartbeat–the repetitive, consistent, insistent, persistent beat of the heart. I’ve decided to explore this more organic idea. Everyday, it feels like that’s just beginning, hence the name and the tone of the track–Whole Heart.”
Having attempted fundraising to record an album in the last few months, Jianda decided to take the new album idea one song at a time when the efforts stalled midway. “I’m grateful for those who offered up support, but Spirit has a different journey in mind apparently,” she continues. “Whole Heart” spoke to me, telling me it was time to begin again. Music heals, gets right to the heart of things for me. I needed to keep moving forward.”
Experimental to be sure, Jianda’s been in bands and written indie/alternative tracks, downtempo and dance music, neo-soul jams, and now, apparently meditative-yogic selections. Says Jianda: “I guess keeping it round means being well-rounded, too. I love art and artists from every walk of life, so why wouldn’t my art reflect that? My music’s moving in more of a meditative direction right now, and I’m happy to let that blossom and unfold for the Highest Good.”
An eclectic artist in her own right (often compared to everyone from Sade, to Tracy Chapman, to the Cocteau Twins), Jianda’s also a radio host at BlogTalkRadio, and a writer.
“Whole Heart” is available for free, streaming exclusively at Myspace.com/JiandaMonique. You can click the links below to hear it, or you can purchase her current album “Jianda Monique” at Jianda.net (just click the “Buy Now” button on that homepage: www.jianda.net).
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For Booking or Additional Information, email: sugarmamapr @ yahoo.com.
Click here to hear Jianda Monique’s latest track, “Whole Heart” at Myspace.com/JiandaMonique
Click here to buy Jianda Monique’s album, “Jianda Monique” – http://jiandanet.wordpress.com/buy-jianda-cd-music
Namaste.
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