Time To Discover Your Hidden Talent - Singing

Are you afraid to buy singing lessons online? Well I really don't think you need to be. On the internet it can be pretty tough to decipher which singing lessons you should use to improve your voice, but there are more than a few available and a couple that really rise above the rest.
It doesn't really even matter what type of music you wish to sing, lessons are going to help you improve. The best thing about the web is that these lessons are often available as a download so you can have access to them instantly. It's a totally convenient way to learn how to sing and if you buy the right lessons you will be getting truly professional instruction, helping you to improve more quickly.
Some people are a little reluctant to spend money on the internet when they're looking to buy a vocal coaching program but there are a couple of things to keep in mind about buying lessons this way.
First of all singing lessons can be expensive. Even on the internet they may cost upwards of a couple of hundred dollars. If you were paying for lessons off line you might pay as much as $25 for an hour long lesson or more. So one thing you need to think about is this, if you were to go to eight singing lessons offline, you've already spent what you would spend for even some of the most expensive online lessons. The difference of course is that the online lessons will be with you forever while the offline lessons are gone.
My experience with taking lessons of any kind offline is that you tend to be at the mercy of your instructor. If they're having a bad day, chances are you'll be having a bad day with them. Also I've noticed many people that teach don't necessarily seem to be as qualified to teach as they think they are. Sure there's good ones out there but as somebody that is just learning, how are you to know which ones are good and which ones may not be. Often they seem more concerned with making sure you do things exactly their way. This can frustrate students and many students give up after a short time
The folks that develop online singing lessons can usually be relied upon. They' have made a serious effort to develop a quality product so that when people buy them they will not be returning them. Also they will rely somewhat on the "word of mouth" of their patrons as they post in forums, blogs, etc, about their successes with the lessons they've bought. Let's face it, you're not going to try to build a product that nobody wants or even if the do buy it they want to return it! Where's the sense in that? Many of these lessons are really,really, good and you if you really want to learn how to sing you will be happy you bought them.
This brings me to my second point. When you buy lessons as a download or even a CD set, they're now yours. You can use them over and over again as many times as you like or need. You can't say that about offline lessons. Try it you'll find yourself running out of money quickly, not to mention it will also take longer as you're now required to work around somebody else's schedule. Basically if you apply the online lessons as they're intended to be used, you will likely find that you improve even more quickly than if you were to go to a private instructor.
The bottom line is that if you buy them and aren't happy within the specified time then you simply have to return them and that's one thing to look for when you're buying. The company offering the lessons you wish to buy should have an explicit position on the return of your sale should you not be happy with it. If they don't make it easy, then don't buy. Most programs will offer at least an eight week period for you to check out their product. That's two months. You should have a pretty good idea if they're going to work for you or not in that time frame.
Ian Kurz is a singer/guitarist with years and years of stage experience and is the owner of the website http://www.discoveryoucansing.com/ where you can check out which singing lessons are best for you
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Longing For A Holiday That Make A Difference

It has been 11 years since my family went on a self-drive holiday to Australia. For a stretch of 18 days, my family including my mum-in-law were totally carefree, away from the hassle and bustle of our city. That was a very memorable long vacation for all of us. I recalled my husband, the only one who drove throughout the holiday, telling me that we had in total clocked up more than 18,000km. Except in Brisbane, we hired a Facon and drove from Melbourne to our resort in the countryside, then to The Great Ocean Road, all the way to Philip Island and back.

On the second day, while driving to Murray River to take our river cruise, we passed by a small animal farm. It's run by a family. The owner was very friendly. They gave us permission to walk around the premises and watch them go about doing their chores. They also kept honey bees & we were fortunate to see them at work collecting honey from their harvest. We strolled along the river bank before boarding the ferry. Some people were having fun swimming in an enclosed area of the river, supposedly done so for the public to safely swim there. They have even put up a simple slide for the swimmers to splash down into the water.

Our third day was spent on Ulupna Island. It's another interesting place near our resort. That area was actually a forest covered mainly with mulberry trees taken care by a ranger. He and his wife also had a lodge whereby guests could visit or stay over. In the day, the ranger would conduct paid guided tours for his groups of pre-arranged visitors. In fact, we have missed the scheduled time for the guided tour that day. Instead of asking us to go back on another day, he offered to provide his service. We excitedly jumped into his guide truck painted with the name "Wildlife Safari - Koala and Koo Tours".

We were really fortunate to have him with us for almost the whole afternoon as we were his only guests then. Usually he would only provide guided tour in the morning. Therefore he should be free that afternoon if not for us. We were truly thankful to him for his kindness.

The children were so thrilled to get real close to the koalas. Some of them were hugging on the lower part of the mulberry tree trunks and we could just stretch our hands to stroke and pad them. They were very shy. The kangaroos could be seen hopping here & there. We were not able to go very near to them like we did with the koalas. They would hop away when they sense people trying to get near them. Anyway, it was not too bad really, as there were times when we could go as near as about 10m away from them. We even sighted a pair of kangaroos doing the "boxing show". Of course, it was really very funny. Those kangaroos were not like those we normally see in the Singapore Zoo. They were as tall as a full grown man. Next, we also spotted another one carrying a baby kangaroo in her pouch. We also came across an owl, a bat & two eagles perching on the tree branches all at different locations of the forest when the ranger drove us around. We never imagine we could see an owl or bat in the daytime!

We did not leave that place immediately after the tour. The ranger invited us to his house which was quite near to his guest lodge. We met his wife. They kept a very young koala with them at home. According to his wife, that young koala was an orphan because his mother was killed in the forest & there was no one to take care of him. She was feeding him with milk in a feeding bottle. She let us carry him after his feed. Do you know that koalas will cling on to you even tighter with their claws if you show sign of fear? And that can become very uncomfortable, especially for the children who become panic when the koala first hug them. They will think that we may drop them accidentally. We were told that they need plenty of affection and security.

On another day, we visited the vineyard. We saw many huge wooden barrels stacked in rows and the wine making machines. The grapes were still tiny so we were only able to see rows and rows of green shrubs. They were also selling bottled wines and people were busy tasting different types of wine. On our drive back to the resort, we dropped by at an orange orchard. There were lots of ripen oranges hanging on the trees. Really a lovely sight. We bought a whole big packet of them for just A$1.50 & squeezed plenty of juice for ourselves.

On days when we did not feel like going anywhere, we just lazed around at our resort. We could easily buy our stuff at a nearby grocery store & cook simple meals for ourselves. There were indoor and outdoor swimming pools. We tried both. They have a lake just behind the place we stay. There were barberque pits nearby but we did not make use of it. An elderly couple who stayed next door had their barberque dinner there. So romantic!

A young couple who was having their honeymoon there made friends with us. They asked if we would like to join them driving together to the Great Ocean Road and Philip Island. Why not, that was a good opportunity we thought. Co-incidentally, the young couple was also from Singapore. Actually, we asked for their address and contact. We thought we could send them a copy of the video tape when we get back to Singapore.
We only realized we have misplaced their contact details when we were back home.

During our journey, we had to drive into the city of Melbourne. There were many parks everywhere in the city. People would simply pick up their sandwiches and go to the parks to relax on the ground and eat their lunches. Some would relax on the grass and read their books. Really envy them. I wish to see the pace of life in Singapore will one day be like theirs too. We stopped by at a Hongkong restaurant to have our wanton noodles for lunch. It was surprisingly good. The texture of the noodles were spongy and wantons were tasty, just like those we had in Hongkong.

We made many stopovers along the Great Ocean Road. Our first stop was at Apollo Bay. Standing on the higher ground overlooking at surfers from afar on the beach surfing on the huge waves. The wind was very very strong. So strong that the seagulls flying above us could hardly move to their desired direction although we could see them flapping their wings very hard. We had a good laugh watching them staying put at the same position for a long time even though we knew they were trying to move forward, which was against the wind direction.

We were experiencing longer days than night. The sky was still bright even though it was already 8pm. We were fortunate to be able to stay out later before looking for a motel to stay for a night. The next morning we had our breakfast served in our room. It was stylishly delivered to us through a window with a lid that can be opened or locked from both sides.

We started early cruising along the Great Ocean Road looking for the Twelve Apostles and the Elephant Rock. The road on the cliff throughout was a windy one. We spent a lot of time enjoying the splendid sceneries. Marveled at the Twelve Apostles, towering rock sculptures that rised suddenly and spectacularly from the sea.

From there we proceeded to Philip Island. We were happy to have the young couple friends with us. We could look out for each other's car along the way & were thus more confident finding our destinations. Very quickly and smoothly we reached Philip Island just before sunset. And that was actually the perfect timing to watch the penguins coming back from the sea at Penguin Parade. The fairy penguins were only about 15cm tall. They swam back to shore after their days' work at sea. We waited patiently on the spectators stand watching them come back in batches of 30 or so with the help of the strong push of the waves. Then one by one, we could trail them by walking on the spectators path built for visitors, watching them from a distance so as not to disturb them waddling back to their nests on higher & inner dry land away from the shore. They were very adorable.

When the show ended, again we went to look for our lodging for the night. It was not difficult. There were many motels available. Before going back to the motel, we stopped by at the Nobbies, a rocky corner of Philip Island which was said to be cold enough for seal to rest there. Sadly, we did not get to see any seal there.

The next day after brunch, we drove out of Philip Island and bid farewell to our friends because they had to proceed to their next destination which was not in the same direction as ours. We drove the same way where we came from by the Great Ocean Road but they took a new route to get to their new destination.

We returned the rented Facon at the airport in Melbourne and flew to Brisbane.

There were different couches going to various hotels and resorts. We paid A$15 per person for the one-way trip to our resort - Mariner Shore Resort. We did not know that it was quite a distance from Surfers Paradise. Nevertheless, the resort turned out to be a good one. We were satisfied. Public transports were convenient according to the resort staff. So we decided not to rent a car and instead tried out their public transport.

The first day at Gold Coast, we took a bus to Movieworld and Seaworld. Actually, it never cross our minds that traveling in a big place like Australia was not like traveling in Singapore - the bus journey turned out to be rather long. We had to bridge three buses in order to reach our destinations. Interestingly, we need not pay at each bridging point, they were all included in one original fee and that's the reason why we did not realize that the bus trip was to be broken into three parts. In fact, that was a good eye-opener for us. The buses passed by many beautiful residential estates which we definitely would not have taken the trouble to visit if we were in cars. Those were huge landed properties with pretty landscaped gardens. Each one was different in design and size. Fortunately, we started off early and managed to reach Movieworld at about 11am, just before lunch time. The rides, the shows and performances were superb. My boy who was only about four years of age then, can now still remember all the things he saw and done there.

We bought a strawberry pie and celebrated my daughter's eighth birthday at the resort.

The following day, we hopped into a bus again and went to Harbour Town Shopping Centre and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. I was not so much a shopping person, so was merely to sightsee. We enjoyed more looking out for good food.

On the third day, we had the resort staff recommend us places of interest. Aussie Downunder Outback was something she told us we must go. Indeed, a very interesting place for people like us. Especially our children, who have all along been living in a concrete forest. The children were so amused when they sat in a horse-pulled cart, fed the calves, goats and horses, watched wool shearing done at the farm, drank tea served in tin cups which cowboys would use in movies. The tea was made over an open fireplace. They also got to milk the cows. It is truly an experience they will never forget. We were taught how to throw our boomberangs & use the whips like as if we were cowboys. Not forgetting, we have had a sumptuous barberque lunch before all those activities.

Oh yes, carrots! We bought many small fresh carrots at a supermarket nearby and munched them raw while watching our TV programmes or relaxing on the couches in the balcony overlooking the resort swimming pool.

On the last few days of our stay, we visited Surfers Paradise and shopped at the precint. Besides swimming in the resort pools, The children also got to go down to the beach behind our resort. They built sand castles and freely ran on the stretch of beautiful beach. As for us adults, we just spread our beach towels and lie there watching the huge roaring waves thundered in front of us.

Understanding Basics to the Best Red Wine

Wine's color is the direct result of the grape skins in contact with the grape's juice during the fermentation process, creating red wine's distinct color spectrum. A particular red hue depends on which of approximately 50 key red grape varietals are used and the length of time the skin's pigmentation is in contact with juice.

Descriptions of red wine aroma vary as much as the number of different varietals. The varied descriptions of red wine include blackberry, boysenberry, cherry, coffee, cinnamon, clove, cocoa, currant, fig, leather, licorice, mocha, pepper (white/black), plum, strawberry, raisin, raspberry, smoke, toast, tobacco, violet.

The Importance of the Glass

Red wines are best appreciated and enjoyed when sipped out of a wine glass able to accommodate 10-20 ounces, allowing adequate room to swirl the wine and area for the wine to breathe. A glass that is wider at the bottom with a narrower opening at the top is preferred; a tulip shaped glass that is wider at the top is the least preferable.

Best Temperatures

Wines are at their best when served at proper temperatures. Serve them too warm and the taste of alcohol is overly evident; serve them too cold and they will quickly veer towards bitter and more astringent on the palate.

Beaujolais is one of the youngest wines and should be served chilled at 50F-54F so the fruity, refreshing flavor will come through. Lighter-bodied reds like Chianti and some Pinot Noirs are best when slightly chilled at 55F-60F. The full-bodied wines, such as Syrah and Cabernets, are best enjoyed a touch warmer than a wine cellar at 59F-64F. Sweet Madeira and vintage Port are best at 64-68F.

Red wines are often classified by body-type

A red wine referred to as light-bodied is making a reference to the mouth-feel and tannin structure, having fewer tannins present and less presence on the palate. These wines are often less demanding in terms of the intensity of the food flavors they are paired with. The Gamay grape varietal which produces Beaujolais wine is typically light-bodied and fruity and meant for immediate consumption, having tropical flavors and aromas - reminiscent of bananas. There are wines made from Gamay produced in the designated Cru areas of northern Beaujolais with more body and tannin meant to be consumed after some modest aging; these wines typically have the flavor of sour cherries, black pepper, dried berry and blackcurrant. Gamay Beaujolais is considered to be an early ripening Californian clone of Pinot Noir. Gamay has also been introduced recently into Oregon's Willamette Valley wine region, known for its wines made from Pinot Noir, another Burgundian grape.

A medium-bodied red wine will contain more tannins than the Beaujolais but will not have the puckery mouth feel of an intense California Cabernet Sauvignon or an Italian Super Tuscan. Typical examples of medium-bodied red wines are Merlot, Shiraz and some Chianti.

Full-bodied red wines have the highest amount of tannin and often alcohol content. Examples of full-bodied reds are France's Bordeaux wines. California's Cabernet Sauvignon ranges from medium-bodied to full-bodied with rich, ripe berry, tobacco and sometimes green pepper flavor. Italy's Super Tuscans can not be easily pinned to one style, comprised mostly of Sangiovese, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot or Syrah.

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Basic Wine Knowledge

It is true that Wine is a beverage that is well known all over the world. You will come across lot of wine lovers, throughout the world. The consumption of wine is increasing a lot.

You should be aware about the fact that wines are available all over the world. At the same time, you will come across different types of wines that are available in the market. Two common types of wines are white wines and red wines. It is said that red wines are good for heart and white wines are good cancer. You should know that wines are manufactured with the help of grapes. Different types of flavors are created. It is true that the flavor of wine will depend upon the way of manufacturing the wines. You should be aware about that fact that some wines are manufactured in a different way that produces carbon dioxide. Such wines are known as sparkling wines.

You might have heard about Champagne. You should know that Champagne is a region that is located in France. It is true that sparkling wines that are produced in Champagne are known as Champagne. The sparkling wines that are not produced in the region of Champagne cannot be called Champagne. However, these sparkling wines are simply known as sparkling wines. If you are planning to know the procedure of manufacturing champagne then you should know that these sparkling wines are manufactured with the help of grapes. The grape fruit is fermented and the additional ingredients will help you create the percentage of alcohol in the drink.

It is true that varieties of wines are available in the market. Different wine producing regions produces special wines. You should be aware about the fact that the taste and quality of wines will depend upon the year of producing. The taste of the wine is enhanced if the wine is fermented for a long period of time. You will come across lot of people who will prefer having home made wines. It is easy to make wines. Therefore, people have started making the wines at the home. On the other hand, there are some people who would prefer to have a particular brand of quality of wine. The process of making wines is an art. If you are planning to learn the process of wine making then it is better to search on internet. Over the internet, you will get all the information that is required to prepare wines.

Robert Grazian is an accomplished niche website developer and author. To learn more about basic wine knowledge visit Fine Wine Shop for current articles and discussions.

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Gardening On High-Rise Apartments

It's into the wee hours now. Though still busy with my unfinished stuff, I am enjoying myself tuning in to Stanley Leong's conversation from "The Living Room" on Channel NewsAsia.

Tonight, the topic that caught my attention was from a guest speaker, Wilson Wong from Green Culture Singapore sharing his experience of growing in high-rise apartments. Someone by the name of Johnson dialled in to ask him a question on growing his three bananas plants; and another caller, Mrs Chan dialling in to seek advice from him about her troubled chilli plant.

Wilson explained why herbal plants are better grown on grounds instead of pots. How much water should be used for different types of plants He also invited listeners to visit his community garden at block 135, Serangoon Gardens. A community garden in Singapore is a public garden whereby residents of a housing estate volunteer their assistance and time in managing a small plot of land which does not belong to them.

I am a lover of potted plants growing. I started growing green non-flowering plants, especially those which were edible. Chilli, tomatoes, mints, spring onion, capsicum. Gradually, I also enjoy growing flowering plants. I do not know their names but definitely do enjoy myself watching them developing from tiny buds to full blossoms. I wish I can tell you how elated I am whenever I see my new chilli, tomatoes, capsicum or the flowers appearing. My children are thrilled as well. We have even captured those happy motions in pictures.

How I wish I can own a bigger garden, especially one that is on the ground......so that I can start planting vegetables the organic ways.

Writer: Doris Teo


A lover of nature. I truly enjoy and thank God for the abundant beauties around us created by HIM. Feel free to also visit my other blog . URL: http://www.doristeo.com

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Phuket Tour - Thailand

Located in the suggestive surroundings of Kata Beach, Phuket, the Boomerang Village Cottages hotel offers a warm welcoming as well as an attentive service to all its guests, so as to make them enjoy a holiday full of emotions and experience unforgettable sights. Externally similar to mountain chalets, the newly built cottages are furnished in Thai style, offering a very congenial and relaxing ambience. In Thailand's tropical archepelago of a thousand islands, Phuket is a green jewel inserted into a turquoise blue ocean with white sandy beaches and palms touching crystal clear waters. The property boasts panoramic views of Kata Beach and is located approximately 80 metres above sea level,the beach is about 750 mt. away (5-10 minutes),being virtually dipped in the nature of a tropical garden

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Overcome Shyness in 7 Top Ways

Do you get nervous in social situations? Are you afraid to contribute in conversation for fear of looking stupid? Do you fear approaching a girl that you like because you are stuck for words? It is true. Shyness can prevent you from getting what you want. It stops you from coming out of your shell.

Overcoming shyness is not as difficult as you may think. Not only is it easy, but the benefits of becoming more socially capable are endless. A person who appears confident is highly desired in a professional setting. He or she is guaranteed of a higher chance of success. If you are confident in yourself, it also gives others a reason to be confident in you. So what are the ways that can help you overcome shyness? Here are top 7 ways:

1. Know that You are Unique
A key step in overcoming shyness is to understand that people care what you have to say. No two individuals are the same, which means you have a completely unique perspective. When you bring this perspective to the table you provide something no one else can.

2. Practice Introductions
Stand in front of a mirror and introduce yourself. This will allow you to see what you look like when you meet someone new. When you practice, do things that you would like to see in a person you would meet. For example, stand tall and smile. Knowing what the other person sees will help you feel more in control.

3. Spend Time with Friends
Spend time talking to people who you know value you and your opinion and make you comfortable. If you can practice carrying a conversation in a comfortable setting, it will be easier to transfer your conversational skills over to a different scenario. The people who are closest to you may also be able to help you understand why you are shy and help you find solutions.

4. Take Risks
Attend events where you know you will meet new people. The more you are exposed to social situations, the more likely you are to grow comfortable with them. A casual party or dinner is a good place to practice talking to people and building confidence.

5. It's Not You - It's Them
If someone reacts offensively or appears uninterested in something you say it is likely because of an insecurity they have. A person who is comfortable with themselves has no reason to make another person feel insecure. If you feel that someone is trying to make you uncomfortable, disregard it.

6. Have a Sense of Humor
If you find yourself in a situation where someone is responding rudely to you, laugh it off. It's important not to take yourself too seriously. If they are not interested in what you have to say, who cares! Not everyone has to agree with you.

7. Remember the Benefits
It is difficult to step out of your safety zone, but the benefits are often worth the risk. If you are able to converse with people and emit confidence, you will be able to make friends and advance professionally as well. You will find that confidence is like a magnet that will attract the things you want in life.
One of the most useful skills to possess is communication. Join Toastmasters or any other social groups to help learn some public speaking. You can overcome shyness and be free of the fear and intimidation that currently inhibits your ability to make friends, have a relationship or get a promotion. Practice makes perfect! In no time, you can find yourself losing the red blush on your face and speak with great confidence!

Evelyn Lim is a life coach and a NLP practitioner. She also writes passionately on self help topics such as positive thinking, attracting abundance and becoming more happy. For a free report on How to Manifest What You Want, a 7 part email course on attracting abundance, and more tips on positive daily affirmations, please sign up to her newsletter at http://www.AttractionMindMap.com/signupform.htm.
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Nice To Be Back

Nice to be back. Has been a bit tied up these few days. The recent upward oil price has become a common talking topic of many people. Are you busy managing your stocks portfolio lately? I am. Swimming with the sharks & looking out to pick up some crumbs along the way.

Market rebounds today. Managed to grab any good deals? Yes, I believe you must have made some too. Trading direction has for a while become quite confusing actually. Trade with care if you are in.

Cheers

Ready........ Vroooom..... Vroooom..... Go......

Ok. Now's time to reflect on all that's taught during that 2 days & start applying. Seems a bit lost but it's ok, will push on. Must get in touch with my new friends as soon as possible. Should be able to meet many of them in the coming 'mentor' session conducted by Ming Chern.

Please bear with me for a while, ok. Will get some interesting recreation stuff onto my blog soon.

Relax! Slow & steady will win the race!