Learn to speak with clarity and confidence. This class is for anyone who would like to expand their communication skills, reduce their regionalisms and feel more confident speaking. Participants learn how to be heard while remaining centered, relaxed and focused. Excellent skill for those in the corporate field, actors, anyone who wants to communicate effortlessly. Susan Finch has been teaching speech for over twenty 25 years. She uses The Edith Skinner Method as taught to her at The Juilliard S …

… NABAS seeks to become The voice for Black Americans (and African American descendants) in the Entertainment Industry as we are the fourth largest ethnic group in the United States of America. We also seek to promote a positive image of Black Americans and Blacks in the media while carefully balancing the reality that as actors, we may portray "negative types" in order to work or "break-in" to the industry. NABAS works as your advocate when these issues may face you.

Welcome to the VOCAL BRILLIANCE Meetup group! This group is intended to cater to all types of singers. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an intermediate hobbyist, or a complete beginner hoping to get your feet wet; whether your focus is rock, pop, classical, Broadway, Jazz, R&B…there will be an event designed specifically for you. Our primary purpose is to have fun becoming better singers; to improve together as vocal artists and performers beyond where we are at present. The “how” depe …

This is a social, business and performing group for serious artists, BOTH PROFESSIONAL AND NON-PROFESSIONAL, devoted to the craft of acting, writing, voice, movement and more...for FILM, TV and THEATER. The organizer is Jason Bennett, Runner-Up for BEST ACTING COACH in New York CIty in 2010 and Runner-Up for BOTH Scene Study Teacher AND Best Acting Coach in 2011! Jason Bennett is an acting and musical theater teacher and founder of "The Jason Bennett Actor's Workshop." The Meetup group is used, …

If you're using your voice to further your career as a singer, performer, or keynote speaker, you know how vital it is to work from your best vocal capability. To BOOK that job; To CONNECT to new clients; to CREATE new business. You've got to be able to breathe properly, reach your full range of notes, have more stamina, relaxation, and more power for projection. I know that all too well, as I continue to be an active performer myself. By working with the same proprietary Controlled Relaxation t …

I decided to start this group so singers, voice teachers, actors and speakers could have a live first hand experience of the transformation and stretching of your vocal potential that is possible through my work. These live meetup/seminars will each include: 1. Unique warm up exercises, 2. New techniques for a deeper understanding of the body and breath as an instrument of support, 3. Individual coaching as time allows. Come and enjoy the fun and exploration of these unique techniques and e …

Meet other local singers OF ALL LEVELS for an a cappella improv circle-singing fiesta facilitated by a fellow vocal musician and spirited soul (aka Marshell Jones Kumahor)! Join us if you're aching to express yourself through beautiful a cappella music that we create in the moment. The first 45 minutes will warm our voices on long tones, scales and simple riffs that we'll layer in lush harmonies. The remaining 75 minutes will lead us on a lightly structured vocal adventure through many moods, th …

Simply Referrals brings together business people in East Brunswick and surrounding communities to leverage each others' talents, products and services. Simply Referrals meetings are set up to be fun, friendly, and stress-free. Simply Referrals members meet in a relaxed atmosphere that fosters the sharing of ideas, strategies and referrals. Members attend twice-monthly dinner meetings. Everyone has a chance to pitch their business and everyone has a chance to voice their opinions or share their e …

… The practice of "following along" in our readily available personal copies tends to block the intended effect, since we hear both our internally voiced stream of words at the same time as the voice of the out-reader. Out-loud reading of an entire text is a unique experience for listeners. No other book makes like authorship claims, such sweeping appeal to all God's children observant and not, or like internal consistency over the ages-separated pens of dozens of scribes...such an enduring docu …

… Events are classified within the following series: * Understanding the BI Stack * Best Practices * Vendor Solutions * Round Table Goals of the NYBI Meetup: - Create a self-governing network of BI practitioners - Become an influential voice of BI for corporations in NYC metro area - Become a trusted partner for vendors - to voice new ideas and to be utilized for feedback - Become a source of new idea generation for emerging products in the BI space

Mystery Science Theater 3000 is gone, but the riffing lives on! Get together with your fellow MSTies to watch horrible, horrible movies getting the mockery they so richly deserve. For the unitiated: "Rifftrax" is a series of downloadable film commentaries from MST3K head writer/host Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy (voice of Tom Servo), and Bill Corbett (2nd voice of Crow T. Robot). It's basically MST3K minus the skits. This Meetup gets together to watch new Rifftrax movies as well as old MST3K reruns …

… When the ideal proportions are met: the heartfelt piano accompaniment, the exquisite voice and the endearing poetry; one cannot help but be affected by it. It touches the mind. It touches the soul. It touches humanity. This is a refuge for emerging concert recitalists! “If Music Be The Food of Love, Sing on, Sing on, Sing on!”. So if you have a genuine interest in the fusion of word and tone, rhythm of language, and the quality and beauty of the human voice, come experience the exuberance and jo …

I’ve got an idea I’ve never seen that before. Be First.  Find it at COLLECT. COLLECT is committed to “art for community” – creating work and events that enhance and celebrate culture within the civilization of New York City. COLLECT is committed to artists - providing a forum and mentorship for career development. COLLECT is the first voice on arts in New York City – via its blog and involvement with other media and publications If you are a working artist in New York City we want you to bring y …

… Toning* in your own voice is a very powerful tool for self-healing, relaxation, personal growth, opening creativity, and helping to balance life experiences. Toning is the elongation of a note or tone using breath and voice to assist you to get still enough to meditate. It is great..... • If you have a difficult time getting still enough to meditate; • If you desire higher states of consciousness; • If your communication energy center seems blocked; • If you breathe too shallowly; • If yo …

SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT in NEW YORK! SHOWCASES FOR SINGERS AND ACTORS For Professionals and Non-Professionals Anna Bartos, Organizer* Greetings and Welcome! Have you always wanted to sing or act, but never did? Did other things get in your way, like a day job? Or, did you sing/act a long time ago and want to get back into it? Well, here's your chance to make your life-long dream come true! SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT! gives you a golden opportunity to try out new material or perfect songs …

A group of young professionals and visual/performing artists socializing in changing Manhattan venues, sharing and understanding the Filipino identity in an increasingly global environment.  The group's aims are twofold: to cultivate a connected Filipino community, to enrich our experiences as global citizens enhancing, defining, and enriching the Filipino voice in harmony with the chorus of its surroundings---and at the same time give voice, venue, and appreciation to the generations upon gener …