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		<title>American Idol &#124; Step 10 of 10 To Increase Your Chances Of Getting On The Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:51:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dennis Duncan</dc:creator>
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Step 10 in increasing your chances of getting on any vocal reality show should [...]]]></description>
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<p>Step 10 in increasing your chances of getting on any vocal reality show should be that you need to learn how to make eye contact and sell the song and the experience.</p>
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<p>One of THE MOST important skills you need to master is eye contact. If you are uncomfortable making eye contact in general you&#8217;ll need to overcome that fear. Otherwise, the judges will notice your lack of confidence. Great artists know how to connect with their audience.</p>
<p>To help you overcome your fear, a good practice is to lock into the eyes of the person you are engaging in conversation. Stare them down. You can actually make it a game and see how long it takes them to start feeling uncomfortable and look the other way. Eye contact is the cornerstone to an artists&#8217; confidence. Think about this. If you go to a concert or meet your favorite artist, wouldn&#8217;t you feel more engaged with the artist if he or she notices you and looks you directly in the eyes? I believe you would. When you are performing your song, don&#8217;t just stare uncomfortably into outer space. Deliver your song to the audience, the judges! Sell them. Convince them you&#8217;ve lived the song you are singing. Master this skill of eye contact while performing. Even if your vocal performance may not be the best, confident eye contact could make the difference in you getting to the next round!</p>
<p>Here is a quick story about eye contact. When I was performing showcases for record labels, oftentimes the room would be full of men. Imagine singing a love song to that audience. Sheesh! If you are a male singer, then this is uncomfortable to say the least. I eventually overcame the discomfort and turned it into one of my new weapons. What I found out was that the more I stared them down, the more uncomfortable THEY became. I had just flipped the script on them. What I demonstrated to them was that I wasn&#8217;t scared; I was willing to sing to them any song, of any subject, to convince them that I had what it takes to become a recording artist. Not sure what they thought but it worked for me.</p>
<p>That wraps our series of ten tips on <a target='_blank' href="http://myidoltime.tumblr.com"> how to audition for American Idol </a> for this month. Be sure to check out our YouTube Channel-My Idol Time for plenty of videos that will give you the edge to get on your favorite vocal reality show!</p>
<p><a target='_blank' href='http://www.myidoltime.com/videos'> Can anyone sing</a>? Want to find out more <a target='_blank' href='http://www.myidoltime.com'>tips for singing</a>, then visit Dennis Duncan&#8217;s site for tips and strategies.</p>
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		<title>Oriental New Year Songs And Traditions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:44:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Chan</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is a synopsis on how Chinese traditional songs are selected and sung during the season of the Chinese New Year.</p>
<p>The Chinese people depend on the moon&#8217;s revolution as they follow the lunar calendar. When the moon indicates that the year is about to come to an end and a new year is approaching, the Chinese people get started with the celebrations. This is a time when you will find Chinese people singing their New Year songs without a break.</p>
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<p>The Chinese New Year plays an indispensable important role in the life of Chinese people. During this time they lose all the negativity from their lives by burying their past and waits with open arms to embrace good fortune and prosperity in the New Year. The spirit is high and they wish each other good at this time so the entire atmosphere is positive.</p>
<p>It is no surprise that they have a list of Chinese New Year songs that have been created for the purpose of celebrating the coming of the New Year. For your information the Chinese New Year is regarded as the most important event of the year according to their lunar calendar. And this is not just now, rather the Chinese New Year celebrations have been going on for many years in the same fashion.</p>
<p>These Chinese songs that are written to greet the coming New Year is all about love and happiness that the people experience or wishes to express with the approaching New Year. These songs prove the love and blind faith that Chinese people have towards their traditions and the pride they have for their country.</p>
<p>Although the country has been involved in many battles throughout its history the people of China are generally considered to be peace loving and nature loving people. The different Chinese new year songs aim tocapture the nationalistic spirit of the Chinese people on the one side whereas on the other you have songs that are trying to describe the Chinese perspective of life and the way that they live it.</p>
<p>On hearing the composition of some of the New Year songs the level of pride that the Chinese take in their history and cultural heritage becomes obvious. The songs are sung everywhere during the festive seasons from street corners to the insides of people&#8217;s homes. Families often gather together and engage in a chorus performance of traditional hit numbers for New Year.</p>
<p>When songs and dances are executed, people also invest on costumes and dressing in a traditional way. People who do not belong to the Chinese culture might find it weird, but it&#8217;s a package which comes along with the Chinese culture.</p>
<p>These New Year traditional songs are all classics that have been sung for ages. But modern day songs especially composed for the New Year by renowned artistes are only sung in especially organized shows. This belongs to the Chinese tradition as well and people try to preserve it.</p>
<p><a target='_blank' href="http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/articles/article/China/Chinese-New-Year-Songs/1632">Chinese New Years songs</a> are an integral part of the festivities . If you are interested in <a target='_blank' href="http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/articles/article/China/Chinese-New-Year-Food/1633">Chinese new year food</a> please follow the links.</p>
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		<title>How To Sing Better: 3 Tips To Help You</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You just came back from school or work, you turned on the tv and there you have it, Hannah Montana jumping on the screen. You have made up your mind. You know you want to be the next best pop singer. Alright, that might be a little too unrealistic but the take home point is, if you want to be a good singer, you have to be determined to invest a little bit of your time. After all, singers are made, not born. They know what they want and they work really hard to achieve their dreams. Before you learn how to run, you must first learn how to walk. So, what you really need to do now is knowing how to sing.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You just came back from school or work, you turned on the tv and there you have it, Hannah Montana jumping on the screen. You have made up your mind. You know you want to be the next best pop singer. Alright, that might be a little too unrealistic but the take home point is, if you want to be a good singer, you have to be determined to invest a little bit of your time. After all, singers are made, not born. They know what they want and they work really hard to achieve their dreams. Before you learn how to run, you must first learn how to walk. So, what you really need to do now is knowing how to sing. </p>
<p>The first thing you need to do is to know yourself. Have you ever thought of the myriad of music genres that seems to affect our daily lives? There are a diverse bunch of music genres because not everyone is born equal. Not every country singer can do r&amp;b and of course, not every R&amp;B singer can do country. Different people have different sets of skills which make them suitable for one genre and not the other. Hence, it is really crucial to choose a music genre that suits your individual style. </p>
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<p>The next thing that you need to have is good health and good posture. Singing, is, in a sense, a form of exercise. You need to be able to possess certain abilities like breathing from your abdomen, breathing right and standing upright. Do not slouch while you are singing. Having the right posture and breathing are probably some of the most important aspects of singing. You need to be getting those two things right in order for you to produce a powerful vocal pitch and project your voice to the audience. Knowing this, you should now be mindful of your breathing and posture. It is going to help you a lot, not only in your singing career but also your wellbeing in general.  </p>
<p>Successful people are at where they are today because they work hard to achieve their dreams. And more often than not, they always have a guiding hand behind them. Singing is of course, more or less the same. If you want to learn how to sing properly, you need to have a mentor who will be willing to spend some time to assist you. Sure, you can try to conquer the art of singing all by yourself but it is going to be really difficult. Many beginners thought that they could do it all by themselves and guess what happens next: they encounter a stumbling block, doubt their ability and finally give up early. A vocal coach can make all the difference in your singing career. </p>
<p>Last but not least, be confident and trust yourself. You must be able to see yourself as a great singer. Having this form of confidence will make a lot of difference. With the right guidance and the right mentor, you know that you will eventually be able to sing well.</p>
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