Entries from October 2009 ↓
X-Factor – Singing in The Zone – Best Audition Ever?
October 7th, 2009 — Inspiration, Interesting sites
Public speaking – a fate worse than death?
October 5th, 2009 — techniques
In surveys conducted around the world, it has been discovered that the act of speaking in public is something many people have an intense fear about. In fact, public speaking often ranks higher on our list of fears than death itself!
If your palms start to sweat, your legs turn to jelly, and you start to feel faint just at the thought of speaking to an audience, help is at hand!
“Going peripheral” – a technique from “Performing in The Zone”, can help you to feel calm, in control, and confident when you are speaking in public.
Be careful though, you might end up enjoying public speaking engagements 
REVIEW – Performing in The Zone: by Bass Musician Magazine
October 2nd, 2009 — REVIEW
Review excerpted from:
Have you ever gone to a concert, a play, a sports event or even your favorite restaurant and just been blown away by how amazing it was? Superior performance in all aspects of life is much more that a mere coincidence! Performing in the Zone by Jon Gorrie was written to help you take a thorough look at yourself and take your performing (and anything in your life) to the next level.
First we are presented with the ‘Theory behind this Process where we get acquainted with the parameters of performance. Next we are given the many techniques we can use to get situated where we need to be for optimal performance. Next, we formalize the process by establishing a program to accomplish our goals. Lastly, we are given the keys to dig even deeper in the pursuit of that “Zone”
All in all, the clear and concise text and numerous exercises make this an excellent “workbook for success”. Anyone can apply the many lessons here to achieving a superior result in anything they choose.
Want to maximize your potential? Read this book!
Visit online at Thezonebook.com
Cari Cole Voice Studios, NYC
October 2nd, 2009 — Interesting sites
I’ve been in touch recently with Cari Cole of Cari Cole Voice Studios, NYC.
Cari is based in New York City, and is a vocal teacher and coach of Grammy winners, Major & Indie Label Recording Artists, American Idol finalists, Star Search 2003/04 winners, Broadway performers, Major Motion Picture Actors, Award-winning Songwriters, Grammy winning Producers, Record labels and musicians around the globe.
Her website is http://www.caricolevoiceandmusic.com and contains a LOT of interesting and useful information for vocalists.
