Singing Tips Live: Never Ever Give Up! MLK Day 2018!

Benita Charles Music in NYC

Thanks for joining me for another episode of Singing Tips Live! We discussed the importance of living your dreams and contributing to the world. We honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the contributions he made fighting social injustices. One person can make a difference and so can you!

NEVER EVER GIVE UP

I. What do you dream of doing?

• Do you know what you want to do in life? If so, are you doing it? 
• If not, what do you love to do? What do you do best?

II. Why should you pursue your dreams?

• You should pursue your dreams to make an impact on the world and leave a legacy
• It will fulfill your purpose in life (we are all unique and bring something special to the world
• The world needs what you have to offer

III. Why you should Never Ever Give Up?

• You won't get what you want if you give up
• You will grow along your journey and what you will gain is priceless
• It will be that much sweeter when you get it

IV. My Story (Benita Charles Music)

• I discovered my talent at an early age in grade school. I joined the children's choir and sang my first solo at 12 years old.  From that moment on, I've been singing ever since.  Over the years, I've sung and acted in school plays and musicals, studied voice (opera) in college, sang in club and event bands, did studio and session work, produced my own concerts and TV shows. I've gained a wealth of experience through the years.
• I've sung for free and I've gotten paid for it. I do it because I love it and it doesn't seem like work for me. 
• I am at home the most on stage or performing. It is the one thing in life I love I can do.
• As long as I have breath, I will sing.  I will always do this until I die. That's how much I love it and have to do it.

V.  One Person Can Make A Difference: The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

          Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15, 2018.

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a baptist minister and most visible spokesman and social activist, who led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968. The tactics he used were non-violence and civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs and inspired by non-violence activism of Mahatma Gandhi.
• He won the Nobel Peace prize in 1964 for combating racial inequality through nonviolent resistance. At age 35, he was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize.
• Among his many efforts, Dr. King headed the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
• Through his activism and inspirational speeches, he played a pivotal role in ending legal segregation of African-American citizens in the US, as well as the creation of The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and The Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Sources: Wikipedia, biography.com

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Living my dream: In the studio...in the zone!

Dear Friends:

You asked for it: I'm finally working on new music to release this fall.

 Today, I'm so happy to be recording my third song, Never Ever Give Up (written by Benita Charles and Jean Wiltz) from my forthcoming EP, Lessons at the Metronome Studio in Middle Village, NY!  

It sounds so awesome!! I can't wait for everyone to hear it. I'm really proud of it. My hopes with this song is to encourage people to never, ever give up on their dreams!

I'm working with a really great producer who I love.  Themi has a great ear, he has great ideas and suggestions and he is totally honest with me about what he hears.  He also gives me so much room to express my unique creativity.  Working with him is a pleasure!

This song marks the halfway point in my musical journey with lessons.  I'm so excited, I could scream!! It's truly a labor of love. It's a totally different record from Moments In Love but in a good way.

I'd like to thank everyone for their continued interest and support of my music.  It keeps me encouraged and moving forward.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.


Much love,

Benita Charles Music

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

http://benitacharles.com

Get Ready For 2015!

Dear Friends:

Have you started working on your New Year's Resolutions for 2015?

If you haven't, now is a good time to reflect on all you've accomplished in 2014 and what you'd like to achieve in 2015.

I believe in New Year's Resolutions because it gives you a focus on what you'd like to accomplish. It's important to write them down, review them often (monthly or quarterly are good benchmarks to set), share them with a trusted friend to help with accountability and reward yourself for your accomplishments.

I think one of the reasons many people fail at New Year's Resolutions because they don't revisit their goals throughout the year after they've been set at the beginning of the year.  You can't miss this step.  It's one of the most important steps to accomplishing your goals.  It helps keep you motivated to stay the course on your goals. This step can make the difference between success and failure.

If you stick to these rules, you'll be amazed at how much you can accomplish!

I wish you all the best.  I know that 2015 will be your breakthrough year!!  I wish you much success in the new year.

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

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

http://benitacharles.com