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Recording & Voice Studios-169 Mass Ave Boston, MA 02115
www.bristolstudios.com
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INDEX
• Auditions &
Events
Featuring
an Online Listing of Performance Opportunities!
• Bristol Success Story
Featuring
vocalist Bryana Mitchel and her success in New York!
• Latest Studio News
Featuring
Twanya Lawson, Black Sheep Films, Huntington Theater Co.,
Spirit of Boston, Noah Lawrence, Sarah Eisenberg and more!
• Voice & Performances
Featuring
Jada, Hiromi Kawanabe, Brent Barlow & Slow Motion Driver,
Trevor Phipps & Unearth, Matt Soares & Back to Life
and more!
• Interview of The Month
With
Bristol Vocal Coach Leah Driscoll!
• National/International News
Red
Sox Win World Series, 2004 Boston Music Awards and more!
• Upcoming Workshops
Take
the Stage with Confidence and Begin Your Career as a Recording
Engineer!
• Industry Tip of The Month
Tips
on Getting Local Press!
• Studio Specials and Reminders
Get free Studio Time and Voice Lessons, Develop your Career
and Start Recording Today!
• Upcoming Concerts and Performances
From
Jada, Back to Life, Camelia Latin Jazz Trio, Captain Morgan
and the Rum Runners and more!
• Services
A
Complete List of Services Offered by Bristol Recording &
Voice Studios!
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ATTENTION!!
ARE YOU ASPIRING TO BE A SUCCESSFUL
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMER BUT UNSURE WHERE TO START? DID YOU
KNOW THAT BRISTOL STUDIOS OFFERS ARTIST DEVELOPMENT SERVICES?
The staff at Bristol Recording & Voice Studios has been
helping individual artists achieve their goals for over
25 years. We specialize in creating a customized step by
step program to help you overcome any barriers to your success
and achieve the skills necessary to compete in the music
industry for real.
Included in this program is a production meeting with producer/vocal
coach Ric Poulin to outline all the steps necessary for
you to reach your goals. Other services in this program
include: vocal consultation and training, songwriting evaluation
and training, performance development, major label quality
recording & production, and cd packaging and promotion
services including CD duplication, professional photography,
graphic design, web site development and internet marketing
and promotion. To find out more about how to get started
or debug your progress, call Jason
at 617-247-8689.
EARN FREE STUDIO TIME AND FREE
VOICE LESSONS! With the Bristol
Referral Rewards Program, you can earn free studio time
and free voice lessons when you tell a friend about Bristol
Recording & Voice Studios! Basically, when you refer
a friend to Bristol Recording Studios and they purchase
studio services, you receive 5% of their total purchases
on account which can be put toward future studio projects
or engineering courses (duplication services excluded).
When you refer a friend to Bristol Voice Studios and they
start and complete their first four lessons, you receive
a free lesson as a thank you from us. Just make sure your
friend tells us that you sent them! If you have never seen
our facilities for yourself, you are invited to schedule
a free tour of the studios by calling Jason or Amie today
at 617-247-8689. If you have never experienced our unique
vocal program and want to meet with one of our vocal coaches,
call Amie
today at 617-247-8689 to schedule your free vocal consultation.
AUDITIONS
& EVENTS
ATTENTION PERFORMERS AND VOCALISTS!!
Bristol Recording & Voice Studios is proud to offer
an online listing featuring Open Mic Nights and Karaoke
Events throughout the Greater Boston Area! Whether you're
looking to make a name for yourself in the Boston music
scene, or just looking for a fun night out with friends,
check out our
listings and let the good times roll! You'll see such
listing such as...
ATTENTION VOCALISTS!! Every Wednesday night beginning
at 10pm, Bristol recording artist and Bristol Voice alumnist,
Jaime
Guiod, hosts a fun packed night of karaoke at T's Pub,
located at 973 Commercial Ave in Boston (next to the Paradise).
For more information about events at T's Pub call 617-254-0807
ATTENTION MUSIC LOVERS!! Want to play music? Or just
play better? Come and hear about The Understanding of Music
Seminar™. A revolutionary new approach to music. Find
out how you can play and read music in only one weekend
guaranteed! Thousands of graduates worldwide! The seminar
will be held November 19th-21st. For more information call
Sallee at 781-599-1476 or go online to www.dlorien.com.
ATTENTION PERFORMERS!! Female Hip-Hop/Pop vocalist
is seeking one back up dancer as well as musicians to complete
stage show (keyboards guitar, bass and drums). For more
information call 617-312-6447.
ATTENTION VOCALISTS!! Energetic, female vocalist
interested in forming a gospel group for fun is looking
for people to get together with and sing. Potential for
performance opportunities. Looking for 6-12 people. For
more information, please contact T. Branch at stubranch@hotmail.com.
ATTENTION FEMALE VOCALISTS!! Los Angeles based New
Leaf Productions is currently casting for a female vocalist
for an all girl pop group. Must have exceptional look, average
height, weight proportionate and excellent ability to sing
harmony. Age 17-22. Pro situation only. Call Susan J Cooper
for details at 818-882-2092 or send an email to firetrax@earthlink.net
ATTENTION MALE VOCALISTS!! Top Boston entertainment
agency is searching for a male lead vocalist to front a
well established dance/party band. This is career oriented
opportunity to work with one of the busiest bands in the
city performing for high profile corporate events, weddings
and private functions throughout New England. Musically,
this group focuses on modern & classic R&B/Funk/Soul,
Top 40, Jazz Swing. Although age is not an issue, we are
seeking a person with the energy, experience and or/confidence
to front a powerful band with some of the highest caliber
musicians in the Northeast. Additionally, we are seeking
an individual who will help this band continue to grow and
remain on the cutting edge of the industry. For more information
please call Cory at 781-338-9701 or go online to www.willowentertainment.com.
ATTENTION MALE VOCALISTS!! Uptown Sound band is looking
for a strong male vocalist in the Top 40, funk, R&B
style. The band has performed 300 dates to present. Most
gigs are within two hours of Boston. We work a lot at nightclubs,
weddings, and corporate events. Must look good/presentable,
sing well, have reliable transportation, have no bad habits
or issues, and must commit for a year or two minimum. Contact
Lew at 617-527-2097 or e-mail lew@uptownsound.net.
ATTENTION FEMALE VOCALISTS!! Boston area female vocalist
is currently in the process of forming an all female pop/funk/R&B
group. Looking for fun, energetic, and determined vocalists
ages 17-25 who would be able to sing and dance. You must
have a good look and be serious about performing. For more
information please contact Pamela at jinxtproductions@yahoo.com
or go online to www.newworldinteractive.com/Flyer.html
ATTENTION MALE VOCALISTS!! Cover band based out of
Danvers, MA is seeking a male vocalists for upcoming performances.
Catalog includes covers by Led Zeppelin , Aerosmith, Black
Crowes, Jet, AC/DC and some newer tunes too. Any interested
vocalists between the ages 25- 40 please contact JDANIELS65@aol.com
for more information.
For more auditions, check out Bristol's new Auditions
& Opportunities page!! Updated October, 2004. This
is an extensive list of auditions and opportunities available
in the New England area for performers including listings
for Singers, Actors, Models, and other Professionals in
the entertainment industry. Please check it out here and
see if there is an opportunity for you today!
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BRISTOL
SUCCESS STORY
This month's success story
is all about Bryana
Mitchell, an incredibly talented and determined
young vocalist who recently placed 5th out of 76 finalists
in the Junior Singing category at the International Model
& Talent Association's annual talent competition.
Bryana was referred to Bristol Recording & Voice Studios
by John Robert Powers Modeling Academy.
Bryana's mother, Anne, had this to say:
"Finalists for the Junior Singing competition were
selected from one minute demos. Bryana recorded her demo
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Bryana sang "Keepin' Out of Mischief Now"
from Ain't Misbehavin'. Bristol vocal coach Brian Orvek was
key to Bryana's success. We were so blessed to have him on our
team. Not only was he an incredible vocal instructor and mentor,
but his talent, professionalism, patience and humor were what
solidified Bryana's performance. Brian worked with her during
her weekly lessons, often coming in early and even working with
her on his day off to give her the polish that she needed."
"On the day of the recording,
studio owner, Laura Poulin was incredibly accommodating and
listened to all concerns. Brian offered to rehearse with Bryana
for 30 minutes before recording and less than 30 minutes later,
Bryana proceeded to belt out the song. It was amazing. Brian
turned to me and said, "What do you think?" As I
stood there, I heard and saw a 15 year old perform a song
written for a mature performer, and she hit every note. I
just looked at Brian in awe as he grinned and said, "I
think she's ready".
"Brian escorted us up to the recording studio and patiently
talked me through the process and introduced us to Chris.
They explained the booth, the equipment, the sound, the microphone,
the walls and padding. Chris talked with her, easing any nervousness
she may have had. Chris was extremely accommodating. His demeanor
and professionalism allowed Bryana to feel instantly comfortable,
even excited about her first recording, which was completed
quickly. Brian mentored her through the recording session,
offered suggestions for her character and hand wrote instructions
to keep her focused on the day of performance. At the end
of the session, I had 10 CDs in hand and was assured I'd have
10 more by Bryana's next lesson. Amie, Voice Dept. Manager,
per usual, offered patience and flexibility in scheduling."
"Finalists for the Junior Singing category of the IMTA
were reviewed in a closed audition in front of 15-16 judges.
Bryana was probably one of the youngest vocalists competing,
as most of the vocalists appeared to be at least 17-18 and
Bryana just turned 15 in May. The competing singers represented
some of the best talent in the United States and internationally,
some with over ten years of performance experience. Although
Bryana has been in several theatrical productions, and has
been a featured dancer and soloist in a few performances,
she clearly did not have the extensive background and years
of training as some of the other contestants admitted to having."
"When it came time to perform in front of the judges,
Bryana read and reread the notes Brian gave to her, then entered
the room calm and confident, although visibly excited about
her opportunity to perform. She loved every minute of it,
and walked out of the audition with such joy, the weeks of
hard work were clearly worth it. We even talked about the
fact that we felt Brian's support from Boston while all the
way down in New York City."
"If it seems that I am extremely impressed with the individual
attention and professionalism at Bristol, I am. I am a single
mom, and have minimal resources. I readily admit I was anxious
about the expense and scheduling commitments. However, Bristol
Recording Studio's staff, techniques, and personal support
were invaluable. What a tremendous experience!"
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Bristol Engineering Assistant, Twanya
Lawson, is much more than an asset to the
staff at Bristol Recording Studios. This Boston girl
is doing great things and was most recently featured
in the New York
Daily News in an article covering OutKast
star Andre 3000's interview with the Reverend
Al Sharpton (pictured right) at Lawson's Barbershop
& Salon (240 Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, MA) where
they were filmed by a production team from HBO. Sharpton
and Andre sat in red leather barber chairs discussing
the necessity of community involvement in the elections
and the importance of voting. Twanya said, "The
Rev. looked really nice. Andre had some rough edges.
But this wasn't about haircuts. It was about voting,
getting the message out."
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Reverand Al Sharpton with Twanya and
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On this video shoot,
Twanya also met Norman Lear (pictured left), the
producer of such memorable shows as Good Times,
The Jeffersons, and Sanford & Son. Twanya grew
up working in mostly male dominated jobs such as
construction and towing, and her family is correct
when they call her "Scrong" (a southern
way of saying strong). Twanya decided to pursue
a career in the music industry, started Scrong Productions
and became the most well known female DJ in Boston.
Twanya has spun at Avalon, Axis, The Roxy, The Strand
Theater, The Rose Club and even at the Franklin
Park Zoo to benefit the Free for Life Foundation,
an organization that teaches life skills to inner
city teens. She's been a featured guest and co-host
on Rap City, aired on BET,
and has made appearances on Boston radio stations
Jamin 94.5
and Hot 97.7
FM. She has also been featured on WCVB
TV, Boston's Channel 5 on the popular evening
show "Chronicle" in a segment called "My
Boston", where a crew spent the day following
her from her Barbershop to her favorite restaurants
to her usual hang spots. Twanya is also a founding
member of the Stealth
Ryderz, a motorcycle club in Boston. While here
at Bristol Studios, Twanya has been enhancing her
skills as a producer, having co-engineered Street
Mix, highlighting the singing, rapping and DJ skills
of Boston area artists. Twanya wants to be more
involved in the industry, and when asked about her
experiences at Bristol Studios, she says "It's
cool here. I've learned a lot, worked with many
different recording programs and I'm still learning.
This place has really helped my progress." |
Recently, documentary filmmaker Marc
Berlin of Rhode Island based Black
Sheep Films was at Bristol Studios recording
audio commentary for his latest film, "The Man
Who Knew Bush." Along with the "man"
himself, Vernon Craig, a distant relative to the
Bush family and "victim of a Dubya sucker-punch outside
a New Haven bar in 1968", Berlin worked in Studio
C with Senior Producer Chris Billias recording
the commentary, which will be a special feature on the
DVD. Released by RPH Films in New York, this DVD will
soon be available online at Amazon.com,
Barnesandnoble.com,
and at most major retailers in the US and Canada. Previously,
Marc released a sci-fi spoof called "People From
Space", a comedy about two young couples in a
cabin on a lake, deep in the woods, who discover that
an alien ship has crash landed nearby. Marc worked with
Bristol Studios on recording the audio commentary for
this film as well, which he notes was one of the most
well received special features on the DVD, also available
online at Amazon.com
and other online retail sites. Another film of his, Bedford
Springs, aired on HBO Europe back in June. When asked
about his recording session, Marc says "It
was very good, the atmosphere was very easy and relaxed,
and that is the main thing when you're recording commentary
for 90 minutes straight." For more info
about Black Sheep Films, go online to www.blacksheepfilms.net.
To find out more about this latest release, check out
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Acclaimed composer
and recording artist Kathryn
Bostic was recently working in Studio C with
Senior Producer Chris Billias recording her original
compositions for the Huntington
Theater Company's production of 'Gem of
the Ocean'. Kathryn says
"This is a great studio. I like the convenience to
the theater. The staff has been accessible and gracious
and really went out of their way."
Kathryn has composed music for various theater, TV and
film productions. She was a recent recipient of the Sundance
Fellowship for Film scoring and was commissioned by The
Kennedy Center to collaborate with award winning writer
Walter Dean Myers on his prose “Harlem.” The
pre-Broadway engagement of 'Gem of the Ocean' produced
by the Huntington Theatre Company in Boston, ran through
the end of October. |
Professional performers Jessica Edwards, Sarah
Mugavero, Matt Noblin, Chrissy Fresco
and Travis Nesbitt from the entertainment staff
of the SPIRIT
OF BOSTON spent time working in Studio
C with Chris Billias making a recording of the
National Anthem in preparation for their performance of
the Anthem at Fenway Park back on August 10th. This was
the first time they had ever performed for the Red
Sox. Usually, this bright and lively group
of young performers entertains guests aboard the Spirit
of Boston during the summer season cruises, delivering
a rousing review of jazz and soul from the 50's and 60's
and leading guests in classic dance floor hits like "YMCA"
and "Cotton Eye Joe". When asked about
their recording experience with Chris, with smiles all
around, the reply was "It was awesome. Piece of
cake." To "Catch the spirit and pass it
on" go online to http://www.spiritcitycruises.com/boston/index.html
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Singer/songwriter, Noah
Lawrence worked recently in Studio C with Chris
Billias, recording several original tracks. Noah is
a prolific young songwriter hailing from Brookline, MA.
He has been writing songs for years and has the passion
and drive to have a successful career in music. This was
Noah's first experience in the recording studio and he
notes "It was strange at first. It was more fun
than performing at a concert in the way that the studio
lets you craft the ideal of a song." Now is the
right time for Noah to begin recording as he is currently
preparing a demo for an agent in New York who is interested
in his talent. So far, Noah has recorded many original
songs including "The Dawn Chaser", a
song inspired by Bob Dylan and Eric Sinclair
(a jazz theory teacher Noah has studied under) which is
meant to capture the feeling of bursting through into
something new and great. Despite his music career ambitions,
Noah says "I do want to go to college"
and another of his recording projects will be making a
demo for the National Foundation for the Advancement
of the Arts, an organization which provides scholarship
awards for all areas of the arts. While he has yet to
finalize which songs he will record, he has plans to arrange
"Halfway Down the Block at Dusk" for
his a capella group, the Miltones of Milton Academy.
"We're lucky we found Bristol. Chris is not just
a producer, but also a teacher. He has an ear for my tunes
and when I work hard on a tune it's important to have
a fresh pair of ears." |
Hip Hop artist Andrew Bernard, a.k.a. APB
Unknown recently came to Bristol Recording Studios
to produce his song "The Word", which he wrote
back in the eighties. Working with Chris Billias, they created
a fresh song with old school flavor. From the production of
this song came a music video featuring Andrew, shot and edited
by Bristol's Merlyn Caswell Mackey. Andrew had this to say to
studio owner Ric Poulin,
"Thank you and your staff, especially Chris and Merlyn
for their professionalism in turning an ordinary project into
a piece of art. I truly enjoyed my experience in working with
the both of them. I feel that they went far beyond what they
had to do. Please let them know how grateful I am, even though
I think they know. I will be using your studio in the near future
to record another song. Again, thank you." -Andrew
Bernard
Vocalist Sarah
Eisenberg recently came to Bristol Studios
to take the next steps toward her career as a performer
and recording artist. Sarah, a talented vocalist with
a sound like Christina Aguliera, is currently attending
Marymount Manhattan Liberal Arts School where she
will be studying singing, dancing and acting. Originally
from Brookline, MA, Sarah was very active in musical theater
performances in school and during summer programs, as
well as with performing in the Hip Hop troupe, EnMotion
Inc., from Cambridge, MA in shows all over the Boston
Area. But before she would make her move to New York,
Sarah wanted to have everything she would need to get
her career as a successful performer started. A friend
of Sarah's told her about the unique Pop/Gospel/R&B
vocal method he learned at Bristol
Voice Studios. Then, in January of this year, Sarah
started lessons with senior coach Brent Barlow. "I
loved Brent from the start. He was very supportive and
very fun." The next thing Sarah did was record
her demo. She recorded "At Last" by Etta
James, "Unbreak My Heart" by Toni Braxton
and "Come On Over" by Christina Aguliera.
Through Bristol's graphics department, Sarah arranged
a professional photo shoot and graphic design for her
demo and new website www.saraheisenberg.com.
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"The
thing I love about Bristol is that the staff are very supportive
and relaxed, I feel like they're really here for me. It's
like I walk through the door and the next thing I know,
my session is scheduled. That's really professional and
really nice."
Now with a polished sound and a professionally
produced demo, Sarah is promoting and showcasing in NYC.
She has been selected to perform in the New
York Music Festival held November 11-21. Many major
record labels will be in attendance looking to sign young
artists. For more info on the New York Music Festival check
out www.nymusicfest.com.
Check Sarah out online at www.saraheisenberg.com!
Recently, Bristol Producer Viktor Kray re-mastered
the audio for an Emerson graduate student film project called
"Father Time", directed by
Jill Rizzo.
The film's audio editor, Arlen, had this to say
"It certainly was a fun project to work on. Bristol
Studios did an excellent job!"
Congratulations to the following engineering students on
graduating from...
Engineering I
Mario Forziati, Pukpon Limpukdee, Sean Hart, Brian
Ashby, Jemi Sitanayah and Jackson Waigera!
Engineering II
Paul Rajpal, Curt Markey, Sebastien
Zervos, Brandon Maret, Kamau Ellis, Frank Longo, Mark O'Hare,
Pukpon
Limpukdee, Mario Forziati and Sean Hart!
Engineering
II (Cambridge Center for Adult Education)
Balon Braxton-Lewis, Mitch Lewis, Adelon Joseph, Jeremy
Harrison and Kentaro Sugimoto!
Pro Tools Level I
Marylou
Gorospe, Frank Longo, Charles Vaughn, Brandon Maret and
Paul Rajpal!
Pro Tools Level II
Sebastien Zervos and Reena Wyman!
Reason 2.5
Exodous El Shabazz, John Dickason,
Tim Washburn, Aaron Hayes, Andy Lopez and Emmy Cerra!
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VOICES
AND PERFORMANCES
News from the Bristol Voice
Department and Artist Development Program
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Congratulations to Bristol
Voice Student
Hiromi Kawanabe for winning the
North End Idol competition sponsored by Boston
radio station Star
93.7 on August 28th!! Not only did Hiromi win
a trip to Italy, but she was also asked to give a live
performance on the STAR 93.7 Stage at the
Taste of Boston concert held at City Hall Plaza
on September 19th. Hiromi has been studying the Pop/Gospel/R&B
vocal method here at Bristol Voice Studios with Senior
Vocal Coach Brent Barlow for about a year now.
She found Bristol Voice Studios on the web and traveled
all the way from Japan just to study the Bristol method!
She says Brent is "great, funny and smart."
In preparation for her live performance, Hiromi wanted
to have a demo CD on hand, which she created here at
Bristol Recording Studios with Producer Viktor Kray.
Hiromi recorded both the tune which earned her the title
of Idol, "A Natural Woman" by Aretha
Franklin, and an original song written by a friend of
Hiromi's. The Bristol design department provided a professional
photo shoot and graphic design for Hiromi's demo which
captured her groovy Japanese pop star look. CONGRATS
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Motion Driver, fronted by Bristol's own
Senior Vocal Coach Brent Barlow, is tearing up
the Boston rock scene. They have performed their unique
blend of powerful driving rock and rhythmic soul at many
of Boston's stomping grounds such as An Tua Nua,
The Common Ground and the Sky Bar. Catch
Brent, Mike, Bill and Tommy at their next performance
which you can find out about online at www.slowmotiondriver.com.
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Bristol vocalist and Tapcut Records recording
artist, Emmy Cerra
is "not just another girl with a guitar"! She invites
you to her CD Release Party & Free Show, this Saturday,
November 13th from 7-10pm at the All Asia Cafe (334 Mass Ave,
Central Sq., Cambridge.) This is an all ages show featuring
live perfomances by Emmy with special guest Christie Leigh.
Emmy's new CD, entitled "Metamorphic" was produced
here at Bristol Studios by Emmy and Producer Viktor Kray. "Metamorphic"
is now available at Newbury Comics, Tune Town and online at
CDbaby.com. For more information
about Emmy and Tapcut Records, go online to www.emmycerra.com.
Bristol Voice Student, Carolynne
Brown invites you to Carolynne Brown's CD Release
Party! On Saturday, November 20 at 8pm, join Carolynne at
the Hope Fellowship Church (16 Beech Street in Cambridge, MA,
between Davis Sq and Porter Sq) for a live performance featuring
Carolynne accompanied by a live band and Senior Vocal Coach
Brent Barlow on keyes and back up vocals. Carolynne began
studying the Bristol Method with Brent back in February of 2002,
and after taking some time off she's been going strong for the
past few months gearing up for this performance. This event
is free and open to the public. After the performance there
will be refreshments and the opportunity to meet Carolynne herself.
For directions to the church go online to www.hopefellowshipchurch.org.
For more information about Carolynne, check out her website
at www.carolynnebrown.com.
Jada with JoJo at the Topsfield Fair,
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Jada,
Boston's hottest Pop/R&B sensation is lighting up
the New England music scene. Look for Jada on the cover
of FIESTA magazine this month! Recently, Jada performed
alongside another Massachusetts diva, JOJO, at
The Topsfield Fair, and opened on October 16 for Jeff
Timmons of 98 Degrees at Six Flags New England! Jada
headlined at The Rack with X2 Productions
on Friday, Nov. 5 and will appear on XY.TV, live
from FELT hosted by Kiss 108's Chris Shine
on Wednesday, November 10. And don't miss them on ABC
on December 2 live from the Boston Common for the City
of Boston's Tree Lighting Ceremony! To get up to the minute
Jada news and performance information go online to www.jadamusic.com.
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From the Lowell music scene comes the exciting new rock
band fronted by accomplished hip hop MC/Producer and Bristol
client D-Tension,
who was nominated for a 2004 Boston Music Award
for Best Rap/Hip Hop Act. The
Dead Von Erichs consist of Sir Bob Nash
on guitar, Joshua Fleischmann on drums, Brian
"Chicken Neck" Coakley on Bass and D-Tension
on the mic. They recently performed at The Middle East
in Cambridge, MA and even arranged for a bus from Lowell
to the show and back so fans wouldn't drink and drive.
Previously, D-Tension has performed with Method Man
and the Sugar Hill Gang. His extensive discography
includes his solo E.P. "Mental Illness"
released back in 2001 and featuring guest appearances
from Mic Stylz, DJ Boo Finga, and Sir
Bob Nash. It also contains a hidden track from his
first band, The Unforgettables, recorded live at
Bill's Bar. His music video, "Soccer Moms"
produced by MTV,
includes an appearance by Bristol staff member, Malinda
Walsh. Check him out online at www.d-tension.com
and to learn more about his new rock project check out
the Dead Von Erichs at www.deadvonerichs.com.
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On July 21, 2004, the Rosie's
Place Jazz Chorus performed the National Anthem
at Fenway Park as the Red Sox
faced the Baltimore Orioles. Opening to a crowd of 35,000 fans
was an exhilarating occasion for all at Rosie's Place. In 2001,
Rosie's Place debuted their jazz choir, consisting of guests,
staff and volunteers. Singing for audiences of all ages throughout
the city and performing at churches, events, and other venues,
they have shared their talent with thousands. For the past three
years, the choir has served as an outlet for the guests of Rosie's
Place, where they can release and voice their joy, pain, and
tribulations through the power of song. The Jazz Chorus performed
at the annual luncheon Funny Women: Serious Business where their
talent and voice was recognized by a Boston Red Sox senior executive.
After their exhilarating performance, they were invited to perform
at a Boston Red Sox home game-an invitation that was an exciting
opportunity for Rosie's Place to showcase their jazz choir at
such an esteemed landmark. Rosie's Place is a sanctuary for
poor and homeless women, offering both emergency and long-term
assistance. Established in 1974 by Bristol recording client,
Kip Tiernan, Rosie's Place is committed to welcoming each guest
with respect and love.
Bristol Voice Studio alumnist,
Trevor Phipps
(pictured center) is blazing across the metal scene with
his hardcore/metal band, Unearth.
Unearth is an unconventional hardcore hybrid, combining
the brutality of metal with uplifting lyrics. Trevor studied
the Bristol Method with Senior Instructor Brent Barlow
in 2003, focusing on developing the vocal techniques which
earned special note as part of a write up on Unearth in
the August 19th issue of Rolling
Stone Magazine. Unearth formed in 1998 in eastern
Massachusetts, with the will to move away from the conventional
metal lyrics of brutality and hatred and weave together
the brutality of metal sound with elegant and sophisticated
harmonies and lyrics. Ever since, Unearth has accomplished
more on their own than most bands can do with full support
of labels and press.
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They have toured
US, Canada and Europe consistently, building a solid foundation
of fans worldwide. Unearth is currently signed to Metal
Blade Records, releasing their latest album, “The
Oncoming Storm” and rocked out at Ozzfest
2004 where thousands of metal fans experienced Unearth’s
heartfelt live performance. Interviews and reviews about Unearth
can be found at MTV.com
and VH1.com. For more
info about Unearth, check out their website at www.unearth.tv
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Bristol Voice student Matt
Soares (seccond from right) is front man for
the heavy metal band Back
To Life, recently featured in an on-air
interview with 91.3 WCUC out of Worcester, MA.
After playing several shows at club Marque in Worcester,
the club owner hooked Matt and Back to Life up with WCUC,
and the guys gave a half hour interview on September 29th.
WCUC also played their original songs, 'Our Kingdom
Our Empire', 'Antidote For Misery' and 'Crystal
Clear', which are currently available on their website,
www.backtolifeband.com.
Matt has been studying the Bristol Method with Senior
Instructor Brent Barlow since February of this
year. When asked about his voice lessons and the progress
he's made Matt says
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think Brent's excellent, and I'm giving him and Bristol Studios
thanks on the CD booklet. I've completed level one, now I'm
on level two and now when I do extreme singing, like singing
metal, I notice that I've gotten better now knowing the logic
of my singing."
Back to Life will be releasing their first
CD late 2004/early 2005. They've recently added a keyboardist
to their group and introduced him at a performance at Mogie's
in Hudson, NH on October 9th. Currently, Back to Life is seeking
to collaborate with other New England bands to put on a benefit
show to raise money for cystic fibrosis.
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Bristol Voice Studios Welcomes the following new students!
Emily Chan, Dean Cobb, Noah Lawrence, Jennifer Osorio, Gabriella
Golisano, Jimmy Winters, Gerline Rosario, Kate Rode, Michelle
Dehesa, Adam Barrett, Presilah Nunez, David Ferrah, Rachel Shone,
Gabriella Cipolla, Emily Vincent, Sarah Pioppi, Raul Franco,
Trish Fontanilla, Ken Ro, Chris Harrington, Ally Miserochi,
Grace Gerospe, Heather Bone, Ryan Sullivan, Francesca Labonte,
Uri Miller, Lisa Hickey, Chad Barbozza, Steffany Nichols, Michael
Grill, Angela Antony, Nathaly Jean Charles, Erika Gorman, One
in Christ, and Brielle Bolduc! Welcome!
Congratulations to the following students
for passing out of Level I of the Bristol Method!
Giovanni Minatelli, Emily Francis, Lisa Wallace, Mary Kate Walsh,
Aaron Winthers, Stephen Swanson, Jennifer Murphy, Zack Ray,
Shuojing Song, Marquis Lewis and Jennifer Osorio! Congratulations!
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INTERVIEW
OF THE MONTH:
This Month's Interview is
with Bristol Voice Studios' vocal coach, Leah
Driscol. Leah is not the typical girl from
Maine. Born and raised in a suburb of Portland, where
the music scene is dominated by country, jam bands, and
acid rock revival, Leah preferred more diversity. She
enjoyed the rhythmic intensity of R&B, and as a teenager
she discovered 70's funk and soul, along with her ultimate
inspiration, Aretha Franklin. She dreamed of being a performer
and sought out every opportunity to be on stage.
Bristol: When did
you first get into music?
Leah: You could pretty
much say at birth! My entire family are musicians. My
grandparents were in a swing band and my father had played
bass in a rock band when he was in high school. I recently
saw an old video of me singing literally before I could
even form real words. I started taking piano lessons at
age eight and started performing in the chorus and in
musicals around age nine.
Bristol:
When did you know that you wanted to be a singer?
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Leah:
I always knew I wanted to be a singer. I went through the
usual "I want to be something different everyday thing
as a child, but I always knew I wanted to be a singer - either
that or a reporter or politician. I always knew I wanted to
be in front of people.
Bristol: Where are you
from originally?
Leah: I grew up in a small
town in southern Maine called Windham.
Bristol: What education
and training have you received?
Leah: I started classical
training at 14. During high school, my select choir, the Windham
Chamber Singers, was where I did a majority of my singing.
I performed with them at Carnegie Hall, the White House and
for Presidents George Bush Sr. and Bill Clinton. After high
school, I went to Berklee College of Music here in Boston.
It was a turning point for me because I got to sing the pop
music I'd always wanted to rather than the classical/choral
music I had been mostly singing.
Bristol: What are your
major musical influences and how have they helped to shape
you as a vocalist?
Leah: The turning point
for me as a vocalist was the first time I heard "Respect"
by Aretha Franklin. There was just something about the vocals
that I identified with - I think it was the attitude. From
there I really started to get into R&B and 70's funk.
Chaka Khan, Anita Baker and Whitney Houston were some of my
favorite singers growing up too.
Bristol: How did you come
to teach at Bristol Voice Studios?
Leah:
After finishing school, where I was in a musical, creative
environment 24/7, I couldn't bear the idea of being away from
it. So teaching seemed like a logical choice for me. I really
enjoy sharing with other singers something that I love.
Bristol: What do you think
about the Bristol method?
Leah:
I think it is a clear, structured way to be taught proper
vocal technique and style. I like how there is both a CD and
a book for the students to use to reinforce everything that
is taught in the lesson. The methods emphasizes the importance
of good technique through breathing and correct vowel placement,
while incorporating pop style via the four tones.
Bristol: Please elaborate
on how the Bristol methods is different from anything anyone
had previously taught you.
Leah:
The thing that is most different is the tones. I had always
been taught about the differences between head voice and full
voice (belting), but I never really considered the fact that
I could sing both breathy and place my tone more forward in
the lower part of my range. Once Ric showed me low whisper
and low bright, I started hearing in almost every song how
people were using these tones to create their sound.
Bristol: Why do you like
to use this method as a teacher?
Leah:
I think the way the method is laid out gives students the
ability to see exactly how far they've gone and also where
they still need to go to improve their voice.
Bristol: What are your
future goals at Bristol Studios, in the music industry, in
life?
Leah:
I want to continue to write and perform. One of my ultimate
goals is to be a songwriter and vocal producer for other singers,
so being at Bristol will continue to give me the opportunity
to work with singers.
Bristol: Thank you Leah!
Now a graduate of Berklee, a full-time resident of Boston
and one of Bristol Voice Studio's acclaimed vocal coaches,
Leah is busy taking on new students each week as well as continuing
to write new songs. Leah's lyrics tell tales from her own
life which appeal to experiences and feelings all people can
relate to. She writes in a variety of styles, composing funk-inspired
R&B anthems or relaxed ballads suitable for a country
theme. Leah is an incredible talent who pours her heart and
soul into each and every song, and Bristol Voice Studios is
thrilled to have her on board.
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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
NEWS
THE
BOSTON RED SOX WIN THE 2004 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP!!
2004 Boston Music Awards!
The 17th Annual Boston Music Awards were held at the Avalon
Ballroom on September 29th 2004. Introducing a brand new format
and mission for this year, the Boston Music Awards is a charitable
fundraiser for the New England Music Organization (NEMO) Foundation,
which funds youth music education programs in New England.
Only industry insiders were invited to attend the evening,
to celebrate the wonderful talent and music produced by artists
from the Boston area. The evening featured an hour long awards
segment, followed by performances from the evening's nominees
and other special guest artists. After a stunning performance
by cellist Matt Haimovitz, Lori McKenna accepted the award
for Outstanding Female Singer/Songwriter. Aerosmith’s
Bassist Tom Hamilton was present to accept the Album of the
Year award, which went to Aerosmith’s “Honkin’
On Bobo”. This year's BMA scholarship to Berklee went
to sax and clarinet player Ryder Cambronne, and the Hall of
Fame Award went to former DJ and record label impresario Joe
Smith. This year's award winners include The Pixies (Act of
the Year), Howie Day (Male Vocalist of the Year) and Mr. Lif
(Rap/Hip-Hop Act), to name a few. Congrats to them all!
Creative Commons Introduces Alternative Copyright System!
Creative Commons is a non-profit organization based out of
San Francisco, CA which provides an alternative to full copyright
for artists and authors. They have recently introduced localized
versions of its alternative copyright system in Canada and
Spain. Creative Common's license entitles the authors and
publishers an intermediate degree of protection and rights
to their photos, text, music, films and educational materials.
In contrast to the conventional ‘all rights reserved’,
it would be ‘some rights reserved’. Creative Commons
have also announced that they now offer free legal tools in
a total of ten countries, a specific version for each country.
The group already provides specific copyright license services
to Austrian, Brazilian, Dutch, Finnish, German, Japanese,
U.S., and Taiwanese artists. The new legal tools the organization
has released are available from their web site, http://creativecommons.org,
free of charge. The International Commons Coordinator states
that they look forward to adding more countries to the list
during the remainder of the year.
Lawsuits Filed: Illegal File Sharing in Europe!
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry
announced on October 7th 2004, that its affiliates are filing
459 lawsuits in Britain, France, Germany, Denmark, Italy and
Austria. It represents the record companies who are tired
of losing millions of euros in revenue due to illegal file
sharing through the internet. Both criminal and civil complaints
will be charged against the uploaders, who without permission
have put countless numbers of songs onto internet file sharing
networks, allowing its access to millions worldwide. This
is the first time ever that this kind of action has been taken
in Britain, France and Austria. “Now, finally, we are
at the point where the law has to be enforced,” states
the group's chairman and chief executive, Jay Berman. They
have spent more than a year discussing the consequences of
illegal file sharing, and its damages to the music industry.
The group claims that worldwide sales of recorded music have
declined by 7.8 percent in 2003, following similar pattern
of decline in the previous year. The uploaders subject to
legal complaints include users of KaZaA, Imesh, Grokster,
Bearshare and WinMX networks.
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CONQUER YOUR STAGE FRIGHT!!
If you're serious about succeeding as a performer
on a local or national level or just want to finally get up
there on stage for fun and feel that you need improvement
in ANY of the following areas, then this workshop is a MUST
for you!!
•Being comfortable and confident on stage.
•Handling nervousness and overcoming stage fright
•Being comfortable talking to audiences (and what to
say to them)
•How to put emotion into a performance
•How to achieve star presence and star quality on stage
•Physical movement including gesturing in songs
•Stage manners
If you are interested in signing up or learning more about
this phenomenal workshop then call Amie
at 617-247-8689 today!
"I loved this workshop
because not only did I learn a lot about performing, but I
got to meet many new, talented singers. I am much more comfortable
with talking to an audience now and my ability to convey emotion
in performing has improved tremendously. Thanks!" - B.L.
BEGIN YOUR CAREER AS A RECORDING ENGINEER!
Bristol Recording Studios offers: Small class
sizes! Hands-on training! The most current and innovative
audio and production techniques! Real life recording scenarios!
We are currently accepting registrations for all engineering
courses. These courses are led by experienced, talented industry
professionals and they are specifically designed to help you
succeed in today's recording industry. Call Jason
today at 617-247-8689 for more course information and don't
forget to ask about package discounts. As of now, we currently
offer the following courses:
Basic Courses:
Audio Engineering I
Audio Engineering II
ProTools I
ProTools II
Advanced Courses:
ProTools III
MIDI
Digital Performer
Audio Production I
Audio Production II
NEW COURSE JUST ADDED! Reason 2.5
"I have learned things that
will help me build an impressive home studio when the time
comes. I've also learned what do do and more importantly what
not to do in a professional studio. Most importantly, I think,
these courses have taught me how to be technically minded
in a musically creative environment" - R.T.
Specific tutorials designed to fit your individual
educational needs are also available. Call for details. If
you would like more information on any of these courses or
if you'd like to register for our program, please contact
Jason at 617-247-8689.
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INDUSTRY
TIP OF THE MONTH
Tips on Getting
Your Name Known and Your Music Heard!
How To Get Local Press
1. Investigate local media that would be a good match with
the music you offer. ("Field and Stream" won't care
about your band, unless you happen to have some good fishing
tips to pass along.) New England has a dozen plus really good
music magazines and newspapers. Just stop at local music colleges,
retailers, coffee shops, rehearsal spaces and recording studios
around your area to find them. Visit the neighborhood shops
around the music colleges and you'll find plenty. Or do an
online search and you will find several good directories.
The large published directories for sale in bookstores and
online usually leave out at least half of the good ones, so
it would behoove you to do a little footwork on your own.
2. Familiarize yourself with the paper's format and regular
columns and see who is writing or editing these columns. Check
out the printed area of the publication (usually in the front)
that lists names, departments, phone numbers, publication
info., etc. Now you know who you need to contact.
3. If you don't find what you need there, call the office
and get a name or two of writers who handle music stories.
4. Initiate a brief contact with the writer(s), via phone,
note or email, with a "newsworthy" angle about your
band. For example, what about you or your music would make
them take notice? Remember the publication's job is to sell
ads, which they do by attracting readers, which they do by
running interesting stories. Do you have something unique
to offer, or an event coming up that would interest that publication's
readers? Is there a current events tie-in you could hook into?
5. They may choose to interview you. If not, you can always
send out your own press release. If it's interesting, clear
and well written, it will probably get published. Remember,
the less the newspaper or publisher has to do to edit your
press release, the better chance your release has of actually
getting printed. Face it, if someone helped you do your job
and did it well, wouldn't you be glad to receive their work?
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STUDIO
SPECIALS AND REMINDERS
BRISTOL
KARAOKE PACKAGE! We are presenting
a new Karaoke package which presents a great way for singers
to get into the studio at a reduced cost. This package offers
3 hours of studio time working with an experienced engineering
assistant, and 10 CDs with on-cd printing. Do not miss your
chance at this great opportunity and call Jason
today (617-247-8689).
NEW ENGINEERING COURSE OFFERING!
Bristol Recording Studios now
offers REASON 2.5! Reason is the wave of the future
in music production and you can get up to speed in no time
with our comprehensive course. Learn everything from basic
setup to advanced production techniques. Reason is an infinitely
expandable music workstation on a CD-ROM, complete with
its own real time sequence. Everything you need - synths,
samplers, a drum machine, mixing board & effects - to
produce virtually any style of music. Come to Bristol Recording
Studios and learn from recording education professionals.
To get started on this 10 week course, call Jason
today at 617-247-8689 to register! A $100 deposit will lock
you in and each class is $50. Flexible scheduling available!
ARE YOU ASPIRING TO BE A
SUCCESSFUL PROFESSIONAL PERFORMER BUT UNSURE WHERE TO START?
DID YOU KNOW THAT BRISTOL STUDIOS OFFERS ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES?
The
staff at Bristol Recording & Voice Studios has been
helping individual artists achieve their goals for over
25 years. We specialize in creating a customized step by
step program to help you overcome any barriers to your success
and achieve the skills necessary to compete in the music
industry for real. Included in this program is a production
meeting with producer/vocal coach Ric
Poulin to outline all the steps necessary for you to
reach your goals. Other services in this program include:
vocal consultation and training, songwriting evaluation
and training, performance development, major label quality
recording & production, and cd packaging and promotion
services including CD duplication, professional photography,
graphic design, web site development and internet marketing
and promotion. To find out more about how to get started
or debug your progress, call Jason
at 617-247-8689.
GET FREE VOICE LESSONS!
Bristol Voice Studios is now offering new students a great
way to get into the TRUE Pop/Gospel/R&B vocal program!
When you come into Bristol Voice Studios as a new student,
we offer to you this incredible introductory package: When
you buy four lessons you get the fifth one for free, with
no deposit required!! Already enrolled in the program? Don't
worry, you can get a free lesson too! When you buy a block
of 10 lessons you automatically get a free voice lesson.
That's almost three months of lessons all paid for at one
time. This is the easiest and most economical way to manage
your voice lessons. Any one interested in finding out more
about Bristol Voice studios is invited to come in for a
free, no obligation vocal consultation. To book your free
consultation, or if you are interested in purchasing a block
of lessons please call Amie
today at 617-247-8689.
EARN FREE STUDIO TIME
AND FREE VOICE LESSONS! With the Bristol Referral
Rewards Program, you can earn free studio time and free
voice lessons when you tell a friend about Bristol Recording
& Voice Studios! Basically, when you refer a friend
to Bristol Recording Studios and they purchase studio services,
you receive 5% of their total purchases on account which
can be put toward future studio projects or engineering
courses (duplication services excluded). When you refer
a friend to Bristol Voice Studios and they start and complete
their first four lessons, you receive a free lesson as a
thank you from us. Just make sure your friend tells us that
you sent them! If you have never seen our facilities for
yourself, you are invited to schedule a free tour of the
studios by calling Jason today at 617-247-8689. If you have
never experienced our unique vocal program and want to meet
with one of our vocal coaches, call Amie
today at 617-247-8689 to schedule your free vocal consultation.
LOOKING
FOR AFFORDABLE REHEARSAL SPACE?
Bristol Studios is currently renting
out rehearsal space by the hour. Solo performers and ensembles
alike are welcome to call Amie
today at 617-247-8689 to schedule a tour of our professional
facilities and to find out how we can accommodate your needs.
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING
SPACE AVAILABLE! Bristol Studios is now
offering professional teaching space for rent by the hour!
Located in Boston's Back Bay, right across the street from
Berklee College of Music and around the corner from both
the Boston Conservatory and the New England Conservatory
of Music, Bristol Studios is at the hub of music education
in the Boston area. Instrumental instructors, voice teachers
and dance instructors are welcome to call Amie
today at 617-247-8689 to schedule a tour of our professional
facilities and to find out how we can accommodate your needs.
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE!
Bristol Studios now has office space available to rent to
professional music industry and entertainment related businesses.
Located in Boston's Back Bay, right across the street from
Berklee College of Music and around the corner from Newbury
Street and Landsdowne Street, Bristol Studios is at the
hub of Boston's live music scene. Call Ric today at 617-247-8689
to schedule a tour of our available spaces and to find out
how we can accommodate your needs.
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UPCOMING
CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES
• JADA-Thursday,
December 2, 6pm sharp, see Jada perform on ABC
TV live from the Boston Common for the City Of Boston
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Jada joins Macy's and
the Mayor's office for this merry event! Come get in the
Christmas spirit and join in the singing of Christmas carols!!!
• JADA-Friday, December 17, 7pm Radio Disney
Days at the Fleet Center. Jada will sing the national anthem
and perform their originals for the Half Time Show for the
Boston Celtics.
• The Grab Brothers will be playing at The Alibi
in Province Town for happy hour! Every Tuesday, Wednesday
& Thursday from 4pm-7pm.
• Captain Morgan and the Rum Runners - The wildest
cover band in the Merrimack Valley, Thursdays 9pm-1am Upstairs
at the Old Court 29 Central St., Lowell, MA for more information
about these crazy guys go to www.lowellrocks.com
and search for the Rum Runners
• The Maggie Rose Quartet Mondays, 9-12:30 pm The Encore
Lounge in the Tremont Hotel 175 Tremont St., Boston, MA
•This Thursday and every Thursday! The Camelia Latin
Jazz Trio will be performing at El Sarape, an establishment
known for it's fine Mexican cuisine. El Sarape is located
at 5 Commercial Street in Braintree, MA (617-843-8005).
The Camelia Latin Jazz Trio will be performing from 7:30
to 10:00pm, and admission is free. Check them out online
at www.elsarape.com.
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Services
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The
Services Bristol Recording & Voice Studios offer
are:
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Recording
Studio:
Recording
Mixing
Mastering
Production
Arrangement
Composition
Media Transfer
Digital Editing
Graphic Design
Web Design
CD/Tape Duplication
Promotional Services
Audio Engineering Courses
Digital Performer Courses
ProTools Courses
Production Courses
CD-Rom Authoring
DVD Authoring
Video Recording, Production, Editing & Duplication
Onsite Recording
Voice Over Talent Casting
Session Talent Casting
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Voice
Studio:
Artist Development
Voice Lessons
Piano Lessons
Muisc Theory Lessons
Voice Over Lessons
Performance Workshop
Songwriting Workshop
Music Career Consultations and Workshop
Vocal Recording Workshop
Demo Critique
Audition Opportunities
Open Mic Nights & Student Showcases
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