Singing Tips Live by Benita Charles - Tip #37

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 Singing Tips by Benita Charles - Tip #37

Your Image: Your Behavior (Time Management)

It is imperative that artists are on time for their obligations and events. This will project a professional image and ensure more work. This week's topic is time management.

In this episode, we had a special guest contributor, Ed "Preachermann" Holley. He has a great sense of time that dates back to childhood.  He was an athlete throughout his youth and adult life (baseball & football). His father was a football player and coach and instill great values of line in him. One of the things his father use to say has stayed with him throughout his life:
"Do what you gotta do so that you can do what you want to do."

Here are some key time management points from Preachermann:

*He's known by his friends and people who work with him as someone who is always early.

*He give himself time for "life" (train delays, wardrobe mishaps, traffic). This leads to less stress.

*He arrives at his gigs 2 hours in advance (this allows him to prepare equipment/solve any venue difficulties, sound check, etc). Whatever the issue, he's there to address it early.

* He allows time 10 - 15 minutes before he goes on stage to "center" himself.

A special thanks to Ed "Preachmann" Holley for the valuable information he shared with us!

About Preachermann:

Preachermann is a recording artist/dynamic live performer who performs with his band, Preachermann and The Revival throughout the New York City area. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/Preachermannmusic/.

 Singing Tips by Benita Charles - Tip #37

On this episode on Singing Tips Live, we discussed ways to improve time management.

Effective time management as it affects your image and reputation.

"How you do anything, is how you do everything." -- Martha Beck

3 key ways to improve your time management skills:

A) Commit

*Make a commitment with yourself that you will improve your time and you will improve your time.


B) Prepare (Plan...Plan...Plan)

*Always use a calendar to keep up with your obligations and events.

*Make a list of everything you need to do to prepare for a particular event. Think about the time it will take you to get each thing done.

*Calculate that time into the total amount of time you will need to leave on time. Include extra "cushion" time.

*Prepare the night before for your event (eg. review directions, prepare clothes, bag/purse).

C) Execute

*Leave on time for your event (with the extra "cushion" time calculated into the total time, it will take you to get to your destination)

*Practice Lombardi Time
 - Vince Lombardi, the legendary Green Bay Packers Coach, had a motto: always arrive 15 minutes before the appointed time. If you're on time, you're late!

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/

Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BornToSingSociety/

Email: singingtips.bcm@gmail.com

 

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Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #36

 Benita Charles in New York City

Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #36

Your Image: Your Behavior (Your Reputation)
Today, we discussed your reputation and ways to enhance it.  

Your Reputation are the beliefs and opinions that are generally held about someone or something.

3 ways to improve your reputation:

1) Dependability
-- Are you dependable? Do you show up when you say you will?
-- My grandfather use to say, "Your word is your bond!" Can people count on the words you say?

2) Punctuality
--Are you on time for your appointments and engagements? Do you value other's time? Do you allow for enough tine for your appointments?
--The famous coach Vince Lombardi was known for his punctuality. He coined the phase, Lombardi time (always arrive 15 minutes before the event). If you're your early, your on tine.  If you're on time, you're late.

3) Self-Discipline

--Self-Discipline is the ability to control and motivate yourself, stay on track and do what is right - even when you don't feel like it.
--Improve your self-discipline and you inprove your chances of success.

 

For this week's Singing Tips by Benita Charles Show, I received a free makeover at the Bluemercury Cosmetics Store in Tribeca, New York City by a lovely lady named Jennifer Byers. She was a representative of Bobby Brown Cosmetics. I was very pleased with the results!

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/

 Facebook Group: bit.ly/BornToSing17

Email: singingtips.bcm@gmail.com

 

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Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #35

 Benita Charles in New York City

Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #35

Your Image: Communications (Your Message)

Your message is your intentions of your music to the world. It's your legacy.


** I believe as artists, we are put here for a reason: to touch the world and make it a better place through our music. Each artist has a unique gift and message.

**Benita Charles' message: To make music and entertainment that ignite passion in people to change the world. How do they change the world? They change the world by being who they are meant to be (their greatest selves) and by sharing their gifts to the world. (This is why I encourage everyone in the broadcast to live their dreams.)


3 Ways to Communicate Your Message


Today, we discussed how to communicate your message (your legacy) to the world.  

1) Identify your Message

• You must be clear on your intention and what you'd like to communicate to your fans.
• My message: A singer who brings joy and inspire her audience to live their dreams.

 2) Incorporate your message in everything you do

• Whether you are singing, releasing new music or speaking to an audience, your message should always be in the forefront of what you do.
• For example, my original songs incorporate my message of inspiring my audience: We Can Make A Difference, The Freedom Song and Can I touch You There. My daily social media posts are always, inspirational, encouraging and empowering.

3) Share your message to the world

• Continually create new music, books, blogs, motivational speeches and music services.
  
• Write your autobiography (share your musical journey, experience and your life). You never know who will be changed by your life.

As Minister Angela Williams (special guest and expert on the Singing Tips with Benita Charles show #19, Oct 10, 2016) "Someone is waiting on your message!" -- Dr. Angela Williams. Your message just maybe what someone needs to hear to carry them through life!

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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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


Facebook Group, The Born To Sing Society: bit.ly/BornToSing17

Email: singingtips.bcm@gmail.com

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Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - My Audition Experience

 Benita Charles in New York City

 Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - My Audition Experience

"You cannot wait for the perfect time, because there may be no such thing, sometimes you must dare to jump." -- From Law of Attraction on Twitter

"Do your best and God will do the rest." -- Benita Charles (divinely inspired) 

My Audition Experience

Today, we discussed my recent audition with an event band, Here's I learned from the experience.

I recently had an audition for an event band.  Auditioning is something you have to do in order to obtain paid singing work.

I worked on two new songs I had to learn and I refreshed on an oldie-but-goodie song (a total of 3 songs). I learned the songs, rented a rehearsal studio to practice and rehearsed the songs in my sleep.  However, I almost didn't go to the audition. I didn't feel like I was ready. I didn't like how my voice sounded in rehearsal. I was doubting myself and my abilities.

After going back and forth about going to the audition, I decided to go, despite my doubts and fears, for the experience.  Also, I had worked so hard and spent money on preparing, it would have been shameful to not at least try.

Even up until it was time for me to audition, I was having so much self-doubt, I almost walked out of the audition. I made myself stay.

I auditioned and the song went so well that I got a positive response from the producer of the audition as well as others in the room. It was so encouraging and it made me realize how important it is to always push through your fears and self-doubt and do it anyway. 

It was such a positive experience and I made great contacts. If I had've given into my self-doubts, I would not have gain such a valuable lesson.

I encourage you to push through your fears and pursue your dreams! If you do, you will amaze yourself!!

5 Key Take-Aways:
1) Do your best 
-- Do all the things within your control to prepare (learn the songs, rehearse & build your confidence)

God will do the rest.
-- Once you audition, let it go. It's out of your hands.

2) No matter what happens, see the process through to the end! (Never, ever give up)
-- Don't listen to the negative voice in your head that tells you to give up/don't try/don't show up and leave.

3) Don't focus on the outcome, just do your best and let it go.
-- Focus on the things you can do within your control (preparing for the audition and building your confidence).

4) Celebrate your success.
-- You have to acknowledge the hard work and success that you achieve.

5) Move on and prepare for the next opportunity.
-- You can't rest on your last success. You have to continuously work to keep your talent sharp for the next audition and opportunity.


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/

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

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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Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #32

Benita Charles in New York City

Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #32

"Love yourself first and everything else falls into place" -- Lucille Bell


Your Self-Image is the most important image!

4 ways to Enhance your Self-Image

1) Take care of yourself

• Take care of your health
• Exercise every day
• Maintain proper rest
• Eat nutritious meals 
• Take care of your voice
• limit shouting and excessive speaking to maintain proper vocal health
• keep your voice covered in cold weather
• always warm up your voice before you sing

2) Continue to learn your craft/work on self improvement

• Rehearsals keeps your talent sharp for any opportunity that may come your way
• The better you are at your craft, the more confidence you will have when you perform

3) Value yourself and your time

• Learn to say no without apology
• Keep your promises to yourself and you'll be able to keep them with others
• Schedule time for yourself for "me time" to unwind and clear your mind for peace of mind.

4) Be nice to yourself

• Give yourself positive self talk
• Value your opinion of yourself more than you value the opinion of what others think of you
• Allow yourself to shine! 
• Put your best foot forward - make sure you look your best (you will feel your best)

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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