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Thank you for joining me for the Let’s Play Music! 2023 Keynote Talk:“Our Children, Our Future” I’ll update this page with a video of the talk when it is finished editing. Below are links, exercises, and references from the talk. I will add to this page over the next few days. If you have questions,…
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Are you hoping to get started with Voice Acting as a career but don’t know where to begin? Classes, Lessons, Coaching, YouTube Videos, Books, Online Courses, etc. can all be wonderfully helpful to beginners, but what do you expect when it comes to making money, quitting your job, and becoming a full-time Voice Actor for…
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What are Bobby McFerrin’s Circlesongs? What is a Community Sing? Basically, it’s a crossover of the broader concepts of community singing (pre-composed/arranged songs with or without harmony with or without accompaniment sung in large groups of amateurs) and improvisational group singing. So if you wanted to learn CircleSongs, you could transcribe or learn his parts…
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Getting started with Acting? Here are some steps for starting the work of building relationships, booking auditions, and getting cast in Student Films and independent films in your local area: Start researching local colleges/universities. Find the head of the program (phone/email). Call/email them and let them know you’re a actor and that you’d love the…
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DAW (Audio Software) Mac: Logic Pro (https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/) Mac (Free/Starter): Garageband (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/garageband/id408709785) or Audacity (https://www.audacityteam.org/) PC: Ableton Live (https://www.ableton.com/en/) PC (Free/Starter): Audacity (https://www.audacityteam.org/) Melodyne (Pitch-Editing Software – Musicians Only) https://shop.celemony.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CelemonyShop *At least “Assistant ($250)” level for vocals, as the “Essential ($99)” is pretty limited. You can always upgrade later if you want more power to edit…
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Are you looking to pursue a career as a film actor in Phoenix, AZ? If so, here are some tips to help you get started: Remember that becoming a successful film actor takes time, patience, and dedication. Keep working on your craft, and don’t be discouraged if you don’t land a role right away. Keep…
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The transition from stage theater to film work can be daunting for actors. But with a little preparation and the right mindset, it can be a smooth and exciting experience. Here are some top tips for actors making the transition from stage to film. The first step in transitioning from stage to film is to…
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The best monologue sites for acting auditions
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Recommended gear Visit TopherKeene.com/gear for my top recommendations on the tools you can use to improve your voice, learn more about the art of performance, and practice and share your skills with the world. Do you have other products to recommend for the Actors/Singers/Public Speakers in my Studio? I’d love to hear your suggestions, use…
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This is such a fun little tune to teach and sing!
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Conducting the Lab Choir at the University of Maine. An absolutely breath-taking arrangement, Rutter is an incredible composer.