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Sunday, November 15, 2009

2009 HOLDAY RECITAL

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Saturday, August 09, 2008

BERNIE MAC HAS DIED

A publicist says Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor and comedian Bernie Mack has died at age 50.Publicist Danica Smith says Bernie Mac died early Saturday at a hospital in the Chicago area of complications due to pneumonia.

The comedian suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body's organs, but he had said the condition went into remission in 2005.

He recently had been hospitalized and treated for pneumonia. Mac had starring roles in "Ocean's Eleven," "Bad Santa," "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and "Transformers."

The comedian drew critical and popular acclaim with his Fox television series "The Bernie Mac Show," which aired more than 100 episodes from 2001 to 2006.

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Sunday, July 13, 2008

WEB-BASED FAME GAMES LOOKING FOR SONGS

WEB-BASED FAME GAMES
LOOKING FOR SONGS

ABC Radio Networks has partnered with Mere Music International to bring Fame Games, the popular Web-based competition for new music artists, to U.S. and international radio syndication. The show, which has been available on the Web since 2006, has drawn unsigned artists from more than 70 countries and currently pulls a weekly audience of more than 2.5 million listeners. To enter Fame Games, artists submit their song(s) via the MMI artists site http://www.meremusic.com
where it will be evaluated by a production team before being made available for review by peers and listeners at www.famegamesradio.com.

Randa Lee
Vocal Instructor & Vocal Coach
Singer & Bassist for the Randa Lee EXPRESS
Computer Teacher
Professional Videographer

Randa Lee Voice Lessons In Riverside CA
http://www.myspace.com/voice_lessons_riverside

Randa Lee & The EXPRESS
http://myspace.com/randaleeandtheexpress

World Famous Super Star Productions
http://www.myspace.com/worldfamoussuperstarprods

Computer Classes for Adults ~ Inland Empire, Ca
http://www.myspace.com/adult_computer_classes_ie

The Randa Lee Express Band
http://www.randalee.com/Home.html

Express Yourself
http://www.randalee.com/bbs1/

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Saturday, July 05, 2008

Some of My Fav Websites

Ginger Edwards Home
If home is where the heart is,
then here is my heart with family and pets, my art, writing a
and the wonderful people I've met along the way.
http://GingerEdwardsHome.googlepages.com/

Skulls Space
A skull side show, skulls dancing the can can, and the poem,
"Lines Inscribed Upon A Cup Formed From A Skull",
by Lord Byron.
http://www.myspace.com/skullsspace

Skulls 4 You
One-of-a-kind ceramic skulls from the catacombs,
the forsaken, the rogues, and the fabled skulls.
There are the decorated skulls, the mini skulls and the personalized skulls.
http://www.myspace.com/SkullsSpacehttp://skulls4u.googlepages.com/

Ginger Edwards, Home Page
Here you may read excerpts from the novel DRAGON'S MARK.
Also read about speculative fiction, poems
and download two children's tooth fairy stories.
http://GingerEdwards.net/

Computer Tips 4 Writers
This writer's resource, Computer Tips 4 Writers,
will make writing easier and faster
by using the computer providing more time to write with less frustration.
http://ComputerTips4Writers.googlepages.com/

New Writers Help
Here you will find helpful suggestions about writing, forms to use,
information/links about copyrights, critiquing groups, IRS, etc.
http://NewWritersHelp.googlepages.com/

Ginger Edwards, Author
Internet resources for writers covering agents, editors,
publishers, calendars, dictionaries, encyclopedias, grammar & punctuation,
history, legal help, maps, money, translators, and articles on writing.
http://GingerEdwardsAuthor.googlepages.com/

Writer's Jokes
Here there are jokes about writers, writing, books, editors,
publishers and links to web sites on writing jokes.
http://WritersJokes.googlepages.com/

Ginger Edwards, Author MySpace
Among other things, here is a poem for my daughters,
Randa, Rhonda, Rae Ann and Merlina René.
http://www.myspace.com/GingerEdwardsAuthor

Sculptures by Ginger Edwards
Bronze and clay fantasy sculptures of dragons, unicorns, mermaids,
seahorses, original masks, unique ceramic jewelry, and ceramic skulls.
I also designed her website.
http://SculpturesPlace.com/

Ginger, Ginger, Ginger MySpace
My passions - writing and art, my family, my favorite quotes,
the plays, music and movies I love best.
http://myspace.com/Ginger_Ginger_Ginger

Dragon's Mark the Novel
About the novel, Dragon's Mark,
with dragons, wizards, good and evil.
http://www.myspace.com/DragonsMarkNovel

The Artists/Writers Chat Board
A bulletin board where creative people post to share
resources, information, experiences and our work.
http://www.SculpturesPlace.com/bbs/index.cgi

Senior Moments Chat Board
A bulletin board to share resources,
interests, experiences, jokes, web sites and more.
http://www.SculpturesPlace.com/oldies/

Phil Edwards, Author
About Phil's life, his family, excerpts from his novels,
his sculpture, resources, the history of books, and more.
http://PhillEdwardsAuthor.googlepages.com/

Phil's personal MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/PhillEdwards

Right Writer's Resource Center
Over twenty resources categories
containing links to web sites for writers.
http://jove.prohosting.com/~RiteInfo/

Sculpture: Perspectives by Phil Edwards
Phil's cement sculptures of dolphins,
a manta ray, elephant, kitten, and more
along with some of his clay sculpture.
http://jove.prohosting.com/Spective/

Phil Edwards, Links Page
Some of Phil's favorite web sites.
http://PhillEdwards3.googlepages.com/home

Magically, Merlina René, Author & Poet
Original poetry by Merlina Rene'
http://jove.prohosting.com/~MsStudio/

Computer Classes ~ Inland Empire, California
Randa Lee ~ computer instructor,
calendar information & computer class schedules,
blogs, and more.
http://www.myspace.com/adult_computer_classes_ie

The Randa Lee Express Band
Blues, jazz, new and traditional country, rockin' oldies & classic rock.
http://www.RandaLee.com/Home.html

Randa Lee Voice Lessons In Riverside CA
Randa's MySpace Pages about Voice Lessons and Vocal Coaching
in Riverside, California
http://www.myspace.com/Voice_Lessons_Riverside

Express Yourself
An exchange of all things musical
http://www.RandaLee.com/bbs1/

Randa Lee & The EXPRESS
Come hear Randa perform!
http://myspace.com/RandaLeeAndTheExpress

Trio 7 Jazz Piano
http://myspace.com/Trio7

Trio 7
Here is his latest CD. Take a look & listen.
http://Trio7.com/

Jeff Brent Musician
http://www.Jeff-Brent.com/

Jeff Brent Music Teacher
Just a couple clicks & you can hear him play & sing
http://Jeffrey-Brent.com/

Rae Ann's Rhymes
Some wonderful and creative poetry by Rae Ann
http://jove.prohosting.com/~MyRhymes/

Jeff Brent, Entertainer
Multi-Instrumental Performer, Vocalist, Songwriter, Lyricist, Arranger,
Keyboards, Guitars, Saxes, Flutes, Bass, Harmonica, Mandolin, Fiddle
http://www.myspace.com/JeffBrent

Tegrath, My Space
http://www.myspace.com/HawkDe

Melissa's Belly Beginnings
http://www.BellyBeginnings.com/

Melissa Evans AAHCC
http://www.BradleyBirth.com/ndweb.asp?ID=E113

The Whistling Language
http://www.Silbo-Gomero.com/silbohome.html

Randa Lee's Fall Space
Fall Graphics, Scary Stories, Riddles & Halloween Links
http://Randas-Fall.spaces.live.com/

Randa Lee's Halloween Space
Halloween Graphics, Scary Stories, Riddles & Halloween Links
http://MiaaRandaLee.spaces.live.com/

Randa Lee's Thanksgiving Space
Thanksgiving Graphics, Scary Stories, Riddles & Halloween Links
http://MissRandaLee.spaces.live.com/

Randa Lee's Christmas Place
Christmas Graphics, Poems, Stories & Jokes.
Check out the blogs, photos & links!
http://Randas-Christmas.spaces.live.com/

Alice's Wintersong
http://WinterSong.wordpress.com/

James Rogers: Author, Fire Captain, Sailor
http://CaptJimRogers.googlepages.com/

Mrs. Santa Claus' Christmas
Yes!! There is too a Mrs. Santa Claus!
http://MrsSantaClausChristmas.googlepages.com/

Paunsaugunt Wildlife Museum
http://BryceCanyonWildLifeMuseum.com/index.html

LaVerne's MySpace
http://profile.myspace.com/index

Steve & Betty Home Page
http://www.steve_Betty.TheScotts.com/

World Famous Super Star Productions
Great affordable promo videos for performers:
Bands, Comedians, Dancers, etc.
by an award winning team.
http://www.myspace.com/WorldFamousSuperstarProds....

Guitar Lessons from a Pro ~ Riverside, Ca
Jeff Brent, a great guitarist and instructor.
http://Guitar-Lessons-Riverside-Ca.com....

Randa Lee
Computer Teacher
Voice Instructor & Vocal Coach
Vocalist and Bassist for the Randa Lee EXPRESS
Professional Videographer

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Tuesday, July 01, 2008

STUBHUB’S “SPOTLIGHT ARTIST PROGRAM” HELPS EMERGING ACTS

StubHub, the world's largest ticket marketplace, has launched the 2008 StubHub Spotlight Artist Program, currently featuring Universal recording artist Colbie Caillat and soon to highlight Against Me!. In the current unsettled music climate, with declining record sales and challenges adapting to the digital realm, StubHub's Spotlight Artist Program offers touring acts a welcome opportunity to promote their current tour, album and ongoing projects at no cost, all while driving traffic to the artists' personal websites, label websites, fan clubs and more. Every month, StubHub prominently features a currently touring artist on the homepage of StubHub.com with an attractive endorsement that includes an exclusive interview, multimedia content, artist bio and links to purchase a current album and tickets for the tour. StubHub's Spotlight Artist program was launched in August 2007, as a valuable tool for artists to engage the millions of music fans who shop for tickets daily on StubHub by utilizing special and exclusive content. The program offers site visitors a unique ticket-buying experience that is both interactive and informative, while enhancing the visibility of today's hottest music acts. To date, the StubHub Spotlight Artist Program has already featured both emerging and prominent artists such as Korn, Paolo Nutini, Joss Stone, A Fine Frenzy and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. See www.stubhub.com.

Hugz, Randa Lee

The Official Website of the Randa Lee Express
The Randa Lee and the Express
Randa Lee Vocal Coach and Vocal Instructor ~ Riverside, Ca
World Wide Super Star Productions

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Tuesday, July 01, 2008

NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR LATIN-MUSIC SONGWRITERS

NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR LATIN-MUSIC SONGWRITERS

The BMI Foundation and Pepsi Blue Carpet Bash have announced the opening of the Music Enrichment Fund Scholarship, a competition for young songwriters and composers. The annual competition offers three scholarships, one for $10,000 and two for $5,000, which will be awarded to the best three songs or instrumental compositions in any Latin genre. The recipients of the scholarships may have their winning works performed or played at the final Pepsi Blue Carpet Bash. The competition is open to students ages 21 to 28 who are enrolled in any college in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. All words and music must be original. The postmark deadline for entries is Tues., September 30, 2008. Competition rules and applications are available online at http://www.bmifoundation.org.

Randa Lee
Vocal Instructor & Vocal Coach
Singer & Bassist for the Randa Lee EXPRESS
Computer Teacher
Professional Videographer

Randa Lee Voice Lessons In Riverside CA
http://www.myspace.com/voice_lessons_riverside

Randa Lee & The EXPRESS
http://myspace.com/randaleeandtheexpress

World Famous Super Star Productions
http://www.myspace.com/worldfamoussuperstarprods

Computer Classes for Adults ~ Inland Empire, Ca
http://www.myspace.com/adult_computer_classes_ie

The Randa Lee Express Band
http://www.randalee.com/Home.html

Express Yourself
http://www.randalee.com/bbs1/

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Tuesday, July 01, 2008

"MY RECORD" LABEL IS SEEKING ARTISTS

"My Record Label" is seeking acts for the launch of My Record Label TV. The MRL website will provide artists of all genres with the opportunity to have their music heard by industry professionals. However, not everyone will be accepted into the My Record Label family. Only dedicated and proactive artists who are serious about their craft and their business will be selected. A combination of artistic talent and marketability (proven by fans vote online) will earn a chance to win free gear, and a shot at recording, mixing, and releasing a single under a non-exclusive MRL recording contract. For further details call 323-953-6274.

Randa LeeVocalist & Bass Player for the Randa Lee Express
Vocal Coach & Electric Bass Guitar Instructor
Please click here to hear me perform!

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Monday, June 30, 2008

MUSICNOMAD LISTS IMPORTANT RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS

IMPORTANT RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS

MusicNomad, a collective of artist advocates, has designed a website
that lists important resources to help musicians produce, sell, and support their music. Everything from ways to get your music heard to health services available for musicians can be found on the site by using the "resource finder" navigation system. With no advertising or sponsors, MusicNomad is a commercial and corporate free website that independent musicians can use for their benefit. Go to http://www.musicnomad.com to check it out.

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Sunday, June 29, 2008

STAGE FRIGHT & HOW TO COPE WITH IT!

Does the very thought of performing in public send chills down your spine? Do you fear 'blanking-out' in mid-show?

As any performer knows, stage fright can be crippling. The Beatles used to vomit before their big stadium shows. Barbara Streisand didn't perform before a live audience for many years. And yes, I have suffered from stage fright too. I don't much anymore, but on occasion it still happens.

Let's take a look at the symptoms of stage fright: our heart beat increases, our blood pressure goes up, our breathing quickens, our mind races, we might feel like we need to visit the restroom (or worse), our tummy gets upset (or worse), we forget our lyrics, music, patter, etc. In other words, everything is working against us as we try to put on a great show. Soooooo, what can we do about it????

First and foremost is to be prepared. Know you material inside out!!!! If you have bad stage fright before, try performing in front of a mirror when you rehearse, (this is a great exercise even if you do not suffer from occasional stage fright, because it allows you to see what the audience is seeing when they watch you). If possible, record your entire performance, as this will allow you to see any errors and fix them.Then you will be comfortable that you really know your material and present it in the manner that you WANT it to be shown. Don't wait until the last day to do this! It takes time so allow time. Trying this at the last minute could leave you feeling uncertain or even make things worse.

Before your performance be sure to get a GOOD night's sleep. When we are tired, we tend to lose notes in our upper range (the high notes we sing) and transitions from chest (middle) voice to head (upper) voice aren't as smooth.

Okay, the day of your performance is here, relax. There are things you can do to help yourself. First, do NOT eat a big meal before the show. Eat lightly, preferably a comfort food. It might be a cup of chicken soup, a bowl of oatmeal, meatloaf, a pot pie, etc. What did your mama cook for you that made you feel good?

Stay away from anything acidic like tomatoes or citrus because it increases problems with your "nervous stomach" For the same reason, stay away from caffeine (coffee, colas, etc.), excessive sugary items and alcohol.

If you will be singing or speaking, be sure to warm up. Your throat will be tight normally, and more so because you are scared. And you know you won't sound good if your throat is not responding to your wishes. Warming up is always a good idea - but especially so when you are having stage fright. HaHas (a breathing exercise that I teach my students) done to a scale are especially good. Plus the repetition will take your mind off your fears. Drinking warm, caffeine free herbal tea sweetened with honey will help relax your throat.

1.) Get some "easy" exercise. This will release endorphins. Endorphins get your blood pumping and tell you everything is alright. It helps us cope with that "flight or fight" syndrome we feel when frightened. Although, don't wear yourself out. You need energy to do your show.

2.) Distraction: watch a favorite TV show, listen to some music you enjoy, play a computer game, talk with a close friend, etc. As long as it is enjoyable, safe and relaxing.

3.) Deep breathing: Take a deep breath through your nose and use your diaphragm! Hold it for the count of three. Release it through your mouth. Count to three. Repeat. This exercise will slow your heart beat, lower your blood pressure, and your breathing back to normal.

4.) Eat half a banana. If you are hungry you can eat the whole thing. Bananas release serotonin in the brain. Serotonin tells the body everything is okay - it makes us feel good. Now don't pig out thinking more is better. That full tummy will NOT help you - it could make it worse!

5.) Sometimes looking at the audience during your performance can be disorienting or even frightening. Different things work for different people. Some people like to imagine that the audience is sitting there in their underclothes. Other performers like to focus on a friend and ignore the rest of the audience. When I am nervous, I like to look just over the top of their heads. That way they think I am looking at them, but I haven't made eye contact which can be nerve racking when you are already suffering from stage fright.

NO smoking, NO caffeine, NO chocolate, NO dairy products, NO alcohol two or more hours before and during your performance. I know some of you are saying, I can't do without . . . If that's the case, then try to cut down. All of these will affect your voice and if you are nervous, you don't need to add to your problems by further compromising your ability to sing or speak.

Good luck!!!!

Randa Lee
Voice Instructor and Vocal Coach