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Here’s your teacher Jessica D. sharing a “5 finger roll” technique on her ukulele. Here’s one about playing the D chord on the ukulele. People also often ask about different styles of strums, so here’s a video about how to do a reggae strum. You can find many other videos like this via eHow on YouTube alongside these videos. Enjoy!
Nelly, a vocal student who came to NYC from France to study music at YouRockNYC and with other music teachers is turning 33. She is celebrating in a beautiful and unique way — by making an album featuring different artist’s snippets of music and sound. The details are below. Nelly has used her music to inspire her in ways that carry over into her every day life. Can you think of ways to let your love or interest in music inspire your life? Maybe it’s creating a CD mix for that special someone (something many of us haven’t done in a long time!), painting a portrait of one of your favorite musicians or photographing musicians at a local open mic, there are many ways for music to carry over into your day to day. Read what Nelly has done, below. Send her an email to say happy birthday or give her a song to use for her project at “contact at nellycity dot com”. Happy birthday, Nelly!
In 15 days, I turn my “33Rpm Year” !
So, be a part of the “33T.our’s.project”,
(you can post / link / send through this page or by e-mail or carrier pigeon before the Apr.12th. !).
I will press another vinyl record and then explode it in 33 pieces… One of those Life’s slices could be for you…
Let’s see !
This year will definitely be grooooovy !
I’m so proud of YouRockNYC student Zach Jones with his new video! It really shows his skill and style as a musician. His tagline is, “Sad folk for sad folks”. What’s your tag line? Do you have any videos you’d like to share? If so, please do!
A tablature is a method of writing down music played on stringed instruments using ASCII characters and numbers. It’s a visual representation of the instrument’s fretboard. The 4 lines correspond to the strings of the instrument, A ukulele tablature is made of 4 lines representing the strings of the instrument, with numbers showing where to fret the strings. Extra symbols shows how to play the notes. Tablature is more or less the general name given to online sheet music, often just made of chords & lyrics.
This list of ways to send out music came into my inbox via www.digital8track.com, and it has some good tips so I thought I’d pass it on to my students who are out there working to try to get their music heart. If you aren’t a current student but would like to consult with me about your music project, please email me at yourocknyc@gmail.com. I’d love to help!
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10 Tips For Indie Artists: How to Effectively Send Out Music
Now you all know how important it is to pay attention to the small details in this business. There is no room for carelessness when it comes to your music. When sending emails, you need to be professional in order to get the response that you’re looking for.
This is one business where you usually only get one chance to prove yourself, and you wouldn’t want to mess up that chance with a tiny mistake like sending out an unprofessional email. Here are a few tips to make sure your emails are as professional as possible:
1. Always put a subject that gives the receiver a clear idea of what’s in the email.
2. Always introduce yourself and be sure to leave your contact info.
3. Don’t CC a bunch of people on the email. If you are sending it to a few people BCC so that everyone’s email addresses are not visible.
4. When forwarding a message, delete the previous info that shows who it was already forwarded to. (You don’t want everyone in your business.)
5. Do not send a whole album or a mixtape full of tracks. Pick 3-5 that show you at your highest potential and send those.
6. When sending music to a DJ, radio station, etc.—always be sure to send the ‘radio edit’ (clean version) first, as well as the explicit version. You don’t want to limit yourself. You want to be able to have your music played in clubs as well as on the radio, etc.
7. It’s usually better to send a link to your songs instead of sending an MP3. You don’t want the person to have to download your track before they even hear it. Pay attention to how the sender wants to receive music, some people specifically ask for links. If you are sending to a Gmail account, you might be safe sending MP3’s but you are always safe sending links.
8. Try to personalize each email instead of sending a generalized mass email. (Save that for your mailing list!) You will always get a better response talking to each person directly instead of sending the same message to a bunch of people and hoping that someone responds. #GetPersonal
9. Always have a pretty clear idea of what you would like to accomplish with that person before you send the email. If you want them to just listen and give their opinion, let them know. If you need help with promotion, tell them. Never just blindly send someone music without a goal in mind.
10. Always… ALWAYS proofread your emails before sending. Good grammar is more important than you think!
-If you follow these few small steps you will be on your way to getting a much better response!
Couples Ukulele Lesson For Valentines Day!
Wondering what to get that special person in your life for Valentine’s Day as a substitute or maybe an addition to the classic “jewelry”, “chocolate” or “dinner out” stand bys?
How about a couples’ ukulele lesson?
Learning ukulele with a friend is easy, fun and romantic. Bond over bar chords! Reignite the romance with your favorite rock hit! Strum your ukulele strings and your lover’s heart strings, simultaneously! Feel the awakenings in your musical abilities AND your amorous spirit as you strike the A chord together!
Reserve your Valentine’s Day couple’s ukulele package today.
Each package contains:
2 - glasses of wine (red, white or rose)
2 - soprano ukuleles (red, white, pink or black)
2 - folders containing ukulele chords, sheet music and lyrics
(songs optional - your choice or we can advise)
1 - plate of delectable sweet treats
1 - 60 minute ukulele lesson for 2
TOTAL: $175 (own ukuleles forever)
or: $100 (rent ukuleles for the lesson)
Lessons take place in our lovely lower east side music studio. This special will run for the entire month of February, from 2/1 to 2/28. Hours of couple’s ukulele event depend on availability: Sun - Sat, 10 am to 10 PM. If you enjoy the couple’s lesson, continuing lessons are an option, at a reduced rate.
Please call 646-300-9276 or email yourocknyc@gmail.com TODAY to set up your appointment and for more info.
Yes, you read correctly! YouRockNYC is NOW OFFERING Flute and Piano lessons, both in and out of our conveniently located downtown Manhattan studio. Please email yourocknyc@gmail.com or call 646-300-9276 to schedule your lesson today.
A bio on your piano and flute teacher will be coming soon! Any questions? Give a shout…
For pricing info, please click here.
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Gift Certificates available for lessons!
Start 2013 with music in your life, or the life of someone you love, like or even just admire from a-far. Lessons start at $40 for a 30 minute lesson, and a discount is available for multiple lessons and multiple students. Inquire for more information. Email yourocknyc@gmail.com or call 646-300-9276 today! Pay via credit card (via PayPal.com), check or cash.
Happy holidays to you and yours!
*Last year, my costume was a giant ukulele, as you can see above, where I’m between “TV Dinner” and “She-Ra”. What are you going to be for Halloween?
*Our next Pay-What-You-Wish Ukulele Lesson ($20 suggested donation) is on Tuesday, Oct. 30th at 6 PM. Wanna RSVP? Call or email asap to save your spot: 646-300-9276 or yourocknyc@gmail.com. These classes are kept small so you can still get a lot of info out of them.
*The holidays are rapidly approaching! How about a gift certificate for a friend or loved one today for guitar or ukulele lessons or vocal coaching sessions? They are beautiful and colorful. Or purchase them a hand painted soprano ukuleles…more info on that coming soon.
*Got an item for the blog or newsletter about music / lessons / events relating to learning or playing guitar / ukulele / vocals? Please send them to yourocknyc@gmail.com.
*The new studio is up and running! Come and enjoy the beautiful light and comfort of the new space.
*Starting in 2013, rates will be raised a small amount, but prices for all current students and anyone who signs up before 2013 will enjoy the current rate for as long as you take lessons with YouRockNYC.
As always, thank you for your support and involvement in our YouRockNYC community!
