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The Fastest Singing Programme

Your voice is an instrument by Dr Voice

For many generations, singing has been practiced, naturally, by every
culture. Anyone can sing. Natural singing is what it’s all about. Each
of us can sing and when we have balanced our mind, body, emotions
and opened up to the elements of music, we can discover a sound that
is so unique and special to us that it is magnificent!

You will be taught the elements of music which will be the driving
force behind your voice and singing. Without this musical knowledge
of the necessary elements, you are like a ship without a rudder in the
ocean.

For some of us, it is more natural and seemingly very easy to do, but
for you it may be very difficult to even begin to use your voice as an
instrument for singing.

This programme will get you to understand how music works through
your voice. Practising daily as instructed on the CDs and in the book,
you will achieve a standard of singing and an awareness of your true
voice very quickly. The magic of this programme is the song itself that
I have entitled “Singing Inside Yourself” the title suggests we will be
singing inside ourselves, it is the fastest way to learn by the use of our
subconscious.

If you think that you are not a singer! That you cannot sing! You may
think you sound terrible when you sing. If so then the “Fastest Singing
Programme” will prove that you are wrong. It will help to uncover the
core sounds of your voice and increase your musical skills in the most
ingenious way. This process has been especially developed to instruct
your “Subconscious Mind” with simple broken down methods that have
never been presented in a learning to sing programme before, you will
be singing beyond what you thought was possible in a very short time.
For those of you who can sing, I promise you an easy journey to the
mastering of your voice, enabling you to sing any song that you choose
to learn, rapidly and more accurately than you have ever encountered
before in a singing programme.

I will be guiding you every step of the way with the book and CDs,
which contain full explanations of the elements of music including
demonstrations and performances throughout the song “Singing Inside
Yourself”. This programme will equip your voice with the necessary
passion in order for you to express the real you in your sound. It has
always been the challenge of musicians and singers throughout history
to express themselves musically. For example, to play piano, French
horn or violin, you need to understand where to put your fingers on the
instrument. You need to learn how much pressure or weight to use,
how to judge the right amount of air to blow over the mouthpiece, or
how much pressure to put on the bow of the many different types of
stringed instruments.

There is no substitute for practise to make these judgements
of pressure, weight and air flow. This has always been a definite
requirement in order to master these instruments of great colour and
texture.

So what of singing? Why do most people who sing not even
contemplate that their voice is an instrument? They too have to apply
the right amount of air pressure and imagination in order to sing.
This is exactly what is required to develop a great singing ability. Very
few have discovered that they are themselves in fact an instrument and
have truly embraced the art of singing. Here are just a few names who
have – Frank Sinatra, Luciano Pavarotti, Barbara Streisand, Michael
McDonald, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and too many more to
mention. Frank Sinatra was known to have copied the trombone for his
phrasing and sound development. Ella Fitzgerald was known to imitate
a saxophone.

Before this happens, you may need help and encouragement. If you
are not sure how good your singing is (or could be), then how will you
ever know?

Thousands of pupils have passed through my studios over the last
25 years who were not aware to begin with, how good their voices
were. They certainly did not realise how to make their voice become an
instrument and to treat it like one. To get to grips with the voice is not
much different than learning how to handle a saxophone.
This is why so many of my students, especially those who had great
voices did not have that essential awareness or ‘the know how’.
They were not aware that their voice is an instrument and were just
concerned about what others thought. The question though is: Does
10 your voice convince you that you are a good singer? This programme
is all about you and how you want to sound or be as a singer.
I have developed a unique awareness over the years of the different
components of singing as a result of the many different voices and
personalities that I have had the pleasure to teach. Similarily through
my work as a composer/orchestrator with The Orchestra of London and
The Philharmonia, I have come to an understanding of each instrument
and what it can do and this can be paralleled with the singing voice.
You are going to discover the texture and tone of your voice, your
distinctive sound and who you are vocally in the amateur or professional
world of performing music, using your instrument, your beautiful voice.
All professional musicians know their instruments inside out. This
programme has been designed to help you get to know your voice in
the same way.

You should always be relaxed and unhurried when you sing. When
you are dealing with musical instruments, they are like robots, which
you make part of you. However, your voice is organic and is inside you
- it is you and is therefore unique, together we will train it and unlock
your natural voice with a few well-chosen techniques and then you can
sing to your satisfaction.

When you make strange vocal noises you do not recognise as being
you, it may feel false. Do not worry! The more you use the new sounds
the more you become used to them. As you begin the exercises and
listen to the subconscious meditation on a daily basis you will gain
confidence in using your voice.

As each day passes and you manage to put the necessary time aside
to listen and practise the programme you will gain a pace of learning
which will begin to yield incredible results. The key is to keep doing it
on a daily basis.

Make sure that you are focusing on being in a positive state by
listening to the beginning of the CD. This along with the feeling that you
are going to have heaps of fun can only drive you forward to successful
singing.

My desired outcome is to get you learning to sing faster than you
thought possible, whilst uncovering the splendid textured tones which
give the pleasant sound in your singing voice, all this, with the passion
and motivation to reach your desired goal sooner rather than later.

For your copy of the Fastest Singing Programme Click Here

Music Copyright Laws – An Artists Guide

A Simple Guide to Music Copyright Laws

Are you worried that the samples you’re using in your tracks are illegal?? Or are you just concerned that people don’t copy your own, carefully put together, original material?

Stop now!

Before you start that download, or release that song, copyright for music can be a confusing subject, and it is worth researching music copyright laws in detail. Below are some essential things to know about copyright for music, from expert producers we interviewed recently.

Psst – Are you a fan, not an artist? If you want the essentials on free legal music downloads sites and what you should know about copyright for music for downloaders and sharers, the interview covered that too! Watch out for the post to come..

The Essentials for Artists
Music Copyright Laws

Q) Is there anything people should consider before looking further into copyright for music?

A) Yes – music copyright laws certainly depend on which country you live in. In most countries, an artist essentially owns the material the instant they create it, as long as it is completely original and not an adaptation someone else’s work without permission. Despite that, most artists ensure their material is fully legally protected by music copyright laws. To do this, some countries require artists to fill out forms in order to enforce copyright for music, in others, there is a completely different method in place.

Taking two major countries as examples UK laws are different from those in the USA.

Copyright for Music in the USA

Q) I expect more of our readers to be coming from the USA – so, for the artists trying to find out how they can protect their music, can you tell us more?

A) In the USA, copyright for music is registered with the US Copyright Office. The cheapest way is registering online at the U.S Electronic Copyrighting Office website, and fill out the Form CO application form. The application requires a $35 fee, and a digital copy of your work – but this is a small price to pay for being on the right side of music copyright laws.

You can also submit a form on paper too – this is the old method, but is still accepted, and costs $45. The form is called Form SR, and to get it you’ll need to request it from the US Copyright Office.

Music Copyright Laws in the UK

Q) OK, so a UK artist wants to copyright their work. How do they go about it?

A) Unlike the USA, there is no official register in the UK, and no forms. Because of this, it is a good idea to be sure your work can be proved legally your own – to do this, you can post a copy of your work to yourself in a registered envelope. Store it without opening it alongside a dated receipt from the post office, and you instantly have evidence of your ownership over your music, and you’ve secured music copyright laws.

Although a lot of other countries follow similar rules, it’s worth finding out the specifics for your own.

Is It Worth The Money and Effort?

Q) Now that I know the basics of copyright for music, I also get the impression it does take a bit of effort – I just want to get on with letting people hear my track. Why should I go to the trouble?

A) Any intellectual property that has no copyright owner is free to people who might try to use the track – or entire album, as the case may be – illegally, and claim it as their own. Once that’s been done it is difficult to prove whether it was originally your work.

It also encourages illegal downloads – if nobody holds the copyright over a song, music copyright laws cannot protect it and it is essentially absolutely free for anyone.

Want to find out more about how to ensure music copyright laws are protecting your tracks, and YOU get recognition for your work? Click for new music artists advice direct to your inbox.

Give Absolutely Free Music Downloads to Get New Fans

Free legal music download sites have always provided excellent ways for individuals
to find and enjoy independent music, and get absolutely free music downloads of course.

Artists should’nt hate them either – here is why:

As an independent musician, you understand that these absolutely free music
downloads sites also offer the best ways to showcase your work.

But if people get free legal music downloads, how do artists make
money?

They make money as musicians always have – by selling recordings, playing
live concerts, and selling related merchandise, but to generate interest, they
need to get their music heard first – they use the same sites as we’ll teach
you about below.

Many people often purchase a band’s CD after hearing their downloads.
They agree that theys usually sound better than most MP3 files,
and it’s always nice to have a labeled CD, package and liner notes. It’s a
symbol they’re a loyal fan – whilst a whole bunch of absolutely free music
downloads will sound just the same, but won’t compare.

And then there are the ever present pirates, who steal and share without any
thought about the people who made what they’re taking.

Isn’t that bad news for artists?

Well, look at it this way – pirates are the pickiest people on the planet.
Just because they’re literally stealing your stuff, doesn’t mean that they
will settle for poor quality music! Piracy is still illegal, and pirates only want music that is well worth the
risk.
Sometimes getting heavily pirated indicates that your chances for commercial
success are good, and that good money can still be made as a direct result
of it – people who share it will want to find out where it originally came
from, and if they liked it, they will want more of it – probably all of it
on a CD, just from the couple of free legal music download sites you feature
on.

If your music downloads are good, people will buy more of your stuff.
People will pirate it too, and make them absolutely free music downloads -
but don’t let it bother you, it can work for you!

With that said,
these are the places where listeners find and connect with the best that indie
music has to offer.

So Where Do Artists Give Away Absolutely Free Music Downloads?</a>

  • AmieStreet.com –Promotes new and independent music, downloads include free
    and paid options for the most popular selections.
  • Archive.org– People mostly search for public domain and older expired copyright
    music, but fresh tracks are always welcome
  • ArtistServer.com – Everything is free here, it takes a bit of digging to
    find something you love as a searcher, so devote some time and be prepared
    to wait for a find!
  • TheBestMusicShop.co.uk – A selection of different styles of quality music
    from featured independent music artists to buy at next to nothing, and occasional
    free original music

If you want to find out the complete list of free legal music download sites
you can use to promote or get new original music, ask us here.

If you’re still bothered about the thought of people copying your music, you
can limit your chances of it happening by copyrighting your music. We’ll write
about it soon!