Singing Tips Live: The Recap Show (Your Image) - Part 1

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Singing Tips Live by Benita Charles

The Recap Show (Your Image) - Part 1

"Image is Everything!"  That is the theme of the "Your Image" Section of the Singing Tips with Benita Charles Show.  Nowadays, your image can be more important than your music in some cases. That's why it has to be impeccable.  

Your image consists of your appearance, your communications and your behavior. Once you sharpen those areas of your image, you will be unstoppable.

In this show, we reviewed the 10 tips in the "Your Image" Section (Tips 31 - 40).

"Your Image" Section
 

Tip #31 Image is everything

Tip #32 Self Image/Self Care
Tip #33 Your Appearance 

Tip #34 Effective Communications (verbal, non-verbal and written)
Tip #35  Your Communication: Your Message

Tip #36 Your Behavior (Your Reputation)
Tip #37 Your Behavior (Time Management)

Tip #38 Your Behavior (Self Discipline)

Tip #39 Your Behavior ( Self Confidence)

Tip #40 Your Behavior (Self Esteem/Self Worth)

 Best wishes to you as you take your voice to the next level!

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"

http://benitacharles.com
Blog: http://singingtipsbybcm.blogspot.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcmsings/
Email: singingtips.bcm@gmail.com

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Image is Everything!

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Image is Everything: Putting it all together

 "Image is a reflection of being yourself." -- R3hab

Today, your Image is the number one commodity that you have to your success.  It is the first thing people will see when they discover you - before they hear your music. That's why it's imperative that your image is impeccable in how you look, what you say and what you do! 

Image Section:

1) Your Appearance (Your Brand)

• Know who you are & celebrate what make you unique and use it to your advantage 
• Put your best foot forward in how you look, dress and carry yourself 
• You must look good at all times
• Find your own personal style in your brand.
• Be consistent in all you do with your image (on social media, print and marketing materials

 2) Your Communication (Your Message)

•  As an artist, what do you stand for? What message is your music conveying? You must be clear with your answers to these questions
• Are you properly communicating your message consistently? Do your fans "get you?"
• It is important to be clear and consistent with your message.

 3) Your Behavior (Your Reputation)

•  Are you an artist of integrity?
• Can people count on you to follow through with your commitments? Do you show up on time?
• What you do is more important than what you say
  

 Questions to ask yourself:

1.  What kind of image to you want to convey to the world?
2. How do you want to be remembered?
3. What do you want your image to consist of (eg. classy, rebel, activist, diva, etc.)
4.  Does this image reflect who you are?

REFERENCES:

 "Your image is more important than your music" by Brandon Seymour

diymusician.cdbaby.com

"Why is image so important" by Cathy Lemmon

The Artist Development Network

"How is the artist's image important in determining their success?" 

insomniac.com

"Finding an image as a musician"

(openmic.co.uk) 

Best wishes as you take your talent to the next level!

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"

http://benitacharles.com

Blog: http://singingtipsbybcm.blogspot.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcmsings/

Email: singingtips.bcm@gmail.com

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Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #34

Benita Charles in New York City

Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #34
Image: Effective Communications

Today, we discussed ways of improving communications for music artists.

As an artist, you will have to communicate to your fans, business executives, venue owners, managers, your family, etc.

3 Keys things you as an artist communicate to the world:

* Your message: Your intentions of your music to the world

* Your music: Your self-expression in music

* Your marketing/promotion: Your promotional materials

3 ways of communicating:

1) Verbal: Your voice/how you speak your words and sentences/your tone of voice
-- Be confident when you speak.

2) Non-Verbal: Your body language - how you sit, stand and your gestures.
-- Be open and approachable to your fans.

3) Written: Ensure your written material is grammatically correct and error free in your marketing materials and social media posts.
--Always use a professional editor with your written content.

3 Ways to Communicate effectively:

1) Speak clearly and look people in the eye when you communicate
-- During interviews and meet and greets with fans.
-- Watch your body language: your words should match your body language.

2) Be authentic/ Be yourself
-- Express yourself freely without being crude or rude
-- Speak with confidence

3) Practice speaking in a mirror
--This will help you see what you look like to others
-- This will help you see what you need to improve on


Best wishes to you as you take your voice to the next level!

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"

http://benitacharles.com

Instagram, @bcmsings: https://www.instagram.com/bcmsings/

Blog: http://singingtipsbybcm.blogspot.com


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Email: singingtips.bcm@gmail.com

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Singing Tips by Benita Charles: "Ask The Expert" with Roxie Seigle, NY stylist

Benita Charles and Roxie Seigle in New York City

Singing Tips: "Ask The Expert" with Roxie Seigle, NYC Stylist Extrordinaire

In today's episode, we were honored to have a special guest stylist, Roxie Seigle. She discussed with is all things style: finding your style, looking your best and how to shop. We gained valuable tips on how to look our best at all times. A special thanks to Roxie for a great show and a wealth of invaluable information! A special thanks to Roxie for styling my CD album cover, Moments In Love: Volume 1! The CD is available on iTunes and CD Baby.

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4 Key Points from Roxie Seigle, Stylist Extraordinaire:

1) In finding your style, start with your daily life

-- Think about what's comfortable for you

--Make your style fun and easy to maintain

2) Be Bold & Confident

--Don't be afraid to try new things and step out of your comfort zone

--Make small changes to change your look

 3) Shop often

-- Try to catch discounts and sales/shop out of season

--Shop weekly (even if it's only one piece)

4) Stay on Trend but don't overdue

-- Make small changes (lip color, nails, accessories, make-up, etc)

--Don't invest in too many trendy pieces

About Roxie Seigle:

Roxie Seigle has a love for all things beauty related. She is a licensed cosmetologist working as a freelance hair stylist in New York City.

Roxie worked with Benita Charles for her Moments In Love CD album cover (see below).  She is credited for hair, make-up and wardrobe styling for the project.

Roxie is the go to girlfriend to consult with from self-care regiments to "on trend" looks for hair, beauty and style.

Roxie can be contacted through email at RSStylist@gmail.com

Thanks to our Sponsor, D-Nadz Jewelry: 

A special thanks to Nadine Dillon of D-Nadz Jewelry, our sponsor for this week's "Ask The Expert Show" with Roxie Seigle! Nadine's jewelry is featured on this week's episode. For more information, visit: www.dnadzjewelry.com

Best wishes to you as you take your voice to the next level!

Thanks to all our fans for your support of Singing Tips with Benita Charles.

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"

http://benitacharles.com

Blog: http://singingtipsbybcm.blogspot.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcmsings/

Facebook Group: The Born To Sing Society
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BornToSingSociety/ 
http://bit.ly/BornToSing17

Email: singingtips.bcm@gmail.com

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Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #33

Benita Charles in New York City

Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #33
Image: Your Appearance


Your appearance is the first thing people will see of you, even before you speak. Always put your best foot forward!

3 ways to Enhance your appearance

1) Always look your best at all times

•  When you are out and about, on stage, in a formal interview and even at rehearsals or recording sessions, always look your best.  You never know when a camera will find you or when someone tag you on social media!

2) Be authentic and dress according to your own style and personality

• If you are a trendsetter, classic or bombshell babe, always dress to show your true identity and personal style. You will fell much more confident and look your best if you're authentic.

3) Own the room

•  When you look your best, you feel your best. It's such a confidence booster and all a part of putting your best foot forward!

Best wishes to you as you take your voice to the next level!


Much love,


Benita Charles Music


"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"

http://benitacharles.com
Blog: http://singingtipsbybcm.blogspot.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcmsings/
Email: singingtips.bcm@gmail.com

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