Art Techniques

This book is an invaluable and inspirational material for the film, television and theater professional. It helps directors, actors, writers, designers, producers and executives tap into their imagination and instincts, in turn helping them create the films they’ve always dreamed of creating.

How to Memorize Music is the guide that will get you playing from memory fastest, without resorting to shortcuts and tricks that make your playing less musical. Learn a step-by-step, easy-to-follow process that will help you memorize your piece; tips on more secure and more musical playing; ways to make memorization easier before you start memorizing; and much more!

This isn't another boring book filled with confusing audio mumbo-jumbo. By providing the actual real-world techniques that professionals use every day, this book will give you the most effective tips for mixing heavy music that you can apply immediately to your own mixes.

Clara receives a nutcracker from her godfather Drosselmeyer on Christmas Eve. That night she dreams the nutcracker is fighting with toy soldiers against the army of the Mouse King. Clara helps the nutcracker and it transforms into a prince. Together they travel to the land of sweets and celebrate a wonderful sweet festival with the Sugar Plum Fairy. It was all just an amazing dream - or was it...?

Are you ready to delve into the powerful world of manipulation techniques and dark psychology? Whether you seek to protect yourself from the subtle forces of manipulation or learn how to ethically influence others, this book is your ultimate guide to understanding the depths of the human psyche. Learn the basic psychological principles that underlie all forms of manipulation, including cognitive biases, emotional triggers, and social dynamics.

While other books give you tips on how to “write funny,” this book offers a paradigm shift in understanding the mechanics and art of comedy and the proven, practical tools that help writers translate that understanding into successful commercial scripts. The Hidden Tools of Comedy unlocks the unique secrets and techniques of writing comedy. Kaplan deconstructs sequences in popular films and TV that work and don’t work and explains what tools were used (or should have been used).

If you are a beginner who wants to learn the basics of playing bass guitar, then download this book today!

This is an introduction to the amazing world of krav maga, a self-defense option unlike any other! In Krav Maga: Easy and Quick Guide to Self-Defense, you'll learn about this comprehensive self-defense technique. Learn about the history behind krav maga, its origins, and how it grew to be an international phenomenon. Krav maga was created for the military but has been adapted for civilians. No matter your walk of life, krav maga is an option for you!

Do you struggle with public speaking or communication in your workplace or personal relations? Have you tried other solutions but find yourself slipping back into old, anxiety-ridden habits? Are you tired of feeling like a wallflower, overlooked or misunderstood when you do speak up? Many individuals struggle with social anxiety, leading to missed opportunities both personally and professionally. But what if you could transform your communication skills, master small talk, and command the room while remaining authentic to who you are?

Art scams are today so numerous that the specter of a lawsuit arising from a mistaken attribution has scared a number of experts away from the business of authentication and forgery, and with good reason. Art scams are increasingly convincing and involve incredible sums of money. The cons perpetrated by unscrupulous art dealers and their accomplices are proportionately elaborate. Anthony M. Amore's The Art of the Con tells the stories of some of history's most notorious yet untold cons.

Are you constantly stressed by overwhelming demands? Does it feel like you can’t relax or get rid of stress? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Global Organization for Stress, 75 percent of Americans experienced moderate to high-stress levels in the past month. And even worse 89 percent of people complain about stress that causes serious damage to the physical and mental health.

This audiobook is for you if you want to: Start drum circles in your school, corporation, community, music store, band, or even your home; share your musical talent with others in a way that reaches beyond performing; and much more.

Most musicians dream of making professional-sounding music. But in order to create great music, they need to understand the steps and tools involved. With proper skill development, creativity, and knowledge, anyone can reach that professional level. This audiobook will show you how, whether you want to build a studio, work in one, start a label, or to make better music. Inside, you will find up-to-date, practical, and well-explained techniques in a professional guide for 2024 and beyond.

Be a musician - learn the harmonica today! When you start listening to How to Play the Harmonica, you’ll discover all the ins and outs of this fascinating musical instrument. This unique wind instrument, which makes sound on both the inhale and exhale, has become a global favorite - especially in the last couple of centuries. With a portable and popular harmonica in your pocket, you can make music anywhere - on a hike, at the beach, or on your morning commute.

So many talented actors have trouble preparing and making choices when it comes to tapping into the emotional life of a character. When your director says action, are you truly connected to your character and their world? Be Your Own Coach, by Amy Werba and Peter Meagher, is a manual that will allow you to prepare by yourself, for yourself, before an audition or on set.

This innovative lesson series is perfect for anyone starting to learn guitar. It teaches the 10 most important chords and strumming patterns. There is no discussion of musical theory. The learner begins to play real music from the very beginning. The soundtrack includes 16 two minute long play along lessons. The chord and strumming pattern don't change so the student is given a great opportunity to really master the chord and rhythm.

Are you a novice trying to learn the basic katas? Do you often struggle with advanced Kung Fu moves and forms? Is your regular Shaolin training seemingly getting you nowhere? This audiobook will solve all your martial arts dilemmas, answer all your Wushu questions, and help you become a Kung Fu master in the shortest time possible. With helpful descriptions of moves and stances, you don't have to waste time searching for walk-throughs during your training regime. It is high time you took your Kung Fu practice to the next level, and this audiobook will help you do just that.

What's not to love about smoked meat? They're God's gift to man, as far as I'm concerned. Ever so tender, so moist, so spicy, juicy, and wonderfully smoky! You could never accuse smoked meats of not having flavor, that's for sure. Now, the process of smoking meat can be pretty intimidating if you don't know what to do, but I've got to tell you, it's worth it.

Discover the Secrets to Reducing Tension, Pain-Free Playing, Perfect Posture, and Effortless Technique! Effortless Guitar is a breakthrough in guitar education, dispelling myths and misinformation that has caused countless player's careers and progress to be cut short. Through his experience as an Alexander Technique teacher and lifelong guitarist, Adrian Farrell shows you how to unlock your playing potential, avoid strain related injuries, and develop technique for life.

Vous n’en pouvez plus que les gens autour de vous parviennent par des moyens détournés à vous faire faire tout ce qu’ils souhaitent ? Vous voulez enfin renverser la situation et passer de la position du pantin manipulable à celle de celui qui tire les ficelles ? Vous souhaitez que, à partir de maintenant, chaque négociation, discussion ou conflit finissent par aller dans votre sens ? Dans ce cas, ce livre audio vous donnera une clé universelle très puissante.