Ultimate Gig

Ultimate Gig will serve to answer questions and help gig-providing companies and workers make decisions by informing, inspiring and motivating as well as serving as a teaching tool. Most importantly it will give the reader a better understanding of the most significant labor revolution in the past 100 years as to how work can be done.

Every aspect of singing and a singing life is addressed by leading experts from across the industry - from essential aspects of vocal technique and health to choosing a mic, running a sound system, mastering vocal effects, growing a fan base and achieving unforgettable performances and recordings. 136 Music Industry Experts on Every Aspect of a Singing Life Focused Actions in 18 Chapters to Move Your Career Head Answers to 187 REAL Questions asked by Singers Leading Experts Speak to Singers The contributors to “The Ultimate Guide to Singing” have, between them, 92 Grammys and Grammy nominations, 193 books, 1,772 albums and nearly 300 Million YouTube views. A host of famous artists including Kimbra, Beardyman, Joey Belladonna and many others join forces with leading doctors, surgeons, producers, coaches, technologists and social media experts for the most comprehensive and user-friendly manual available for today’s singers. Focused Actions for the Voice There are 18 chapters packed with specific actions for singers promoting their voice, developing their technique, improving their heath, mastering their live or recorded sound and dealing with money and marketing. Each action has been especially crafted to be relevant and easy to read. Real FAQs The book contains 187 Frequently Asked Questions –real questions asked by real singers of rock, pop, soul, metal, jazz – all contemporary genres. Each question has been carefully matched to an expert in the field. Now singers have at their fingertips insights on everything from rescuing their voice to promoting their music. The Ultimate How-To Manual for Singers With 18 information-packed chapters, focused actions and myriads of questions answered and leading experts, The Ultimate Guide to Singing promises to be the leading resource for singers who want to develop their voice and their career. What Others Are Saying: “In an ever-changing industry, to succeed, singers and bands have to know HOW. This book is IT.” —Jeannie Deva, Celebrity Voice and Performance Coach “Finally: a book which will help you on ALL levels to be the singer you’ve always wanted to be.” —Mary Hammond, Leading educator and vocal coach for Coldplay and many other star acts “Most singing books I’ve read have been annoyingly out of date, but I’m excited to have this modern “vocalists’ bible” to refer to whenever I’m facing a real day-to-day problem as a professional voice artist.” —Shlomo, World Loopstation Champion and Guinness World Record holder Contributors Include: Kimbra – Grammy Award winning artist David Frangioni – engineer to Ozzy Osbourne, Steven Tyler and more... Brian Felsen – President of CD Baby Al Schmitt – Engineer and Producer with more than 150 gold and platinum albums Divinity Roxx – artist with Kanye West, Jay-Z and Destiny’s Child... Robert Bastian – leading surgeon, named as one of “America’s Top Doctors” PLUS Over 100 more from every area of the Music Industry. Content That Moves Your Voice Forward This is the only book you’ll ever need to stay in control of every area of your singing life. From finding fans to using the flange effect – it’s all here. Chapters include: Vocal Technique in the Trenches Recording Your Voice Your Vocal Effects Creating an Unforgettable Vocal Connection Promotion and Social Media Making Money at Live Gigs

The definitive resource for a new generation of freelancers! Freelance writer, internet marketer, and mobile entrepreneur Yuwanda Black specializes in helping young freelancers build a business and "live the freelance life," and in The Ultimate Freelancer's Guidebook, she gives you the tools you need to be successful in the ever-growing freelance market. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow and expand, you'll learn how to: Break into the freelance market Find the best-paying jobs Negotiate a contract Build a brand Create a strong online presence and portfolio You'll also learn how to build your reputation in the freelance market, form long-lasting professional relationships, and start taking control of your own employment destiny--and success!

Get your side hustle on with this handy guide that gives you hundreds of ideas on how to make extra cash—and have fun doing it! Do you work a regular job, but still find yourself wishing you had a little extra money? Or maybe you just want some extra fulfillment after hours that you just aren’t finding in your 9-5. A second job—also known as a side hustle—might be the answer! Learn how to take advantage of the gig economy and turn your time, space, skills, or stuff into extra cash. The Ultimate Side Hustle Book presents up-to-the minute research on 450 fun, resourceful, and often rewarding side hustle jobs, including detailed information on the skills you need and experience required for each, how easy it is to find work, and of course, pay rates—all in an easy-to-read and fun-to-use format. In addition to helpful facts and figures, you’ll find real-life anecdotes and tips from successful side hustlers sprinkled throughout. From dog walking and tutoring to vehicle advertising and refereeing recreational sports leagues, you’re sure to find that perfect side hustle that fits you and your lifestyle.

God didn't just say to Pharaoh, "Let my people go " He also said to the Israelites--and He says to us--"Let go of what enslaves you, and follow me to freedom." The Ultimate Exodus opens our eyes to the things that enslave us, and it sets us on the path of our own exodus. Danielle Strickland revisits the story of the Exodus to see what we can learn from a people who were slaves and who learned from God what it means to be free. We discover as we go that deliverance goes much deeper than our circumstances. God uproots us from the things we have become slaves to, and He takes us on a long walk to the freedom He created us to enjoy.

Keto. Carnivore. Kettlebells. Squat. Bench. Deadlift. 16:8 Fasting. In the books Work Out Pig Out, Sink or Swing, 40 Days + 10,000 Swings, and Get Strong Get Lean, author Chad V. Holtkamp spent three years testing leading diet and exercise plans. Through a unique fitness memoir style, he details his workout highs and lows to show you a better way to your best body. If you like: --actionable advice --honest portrayals of fitness struggles --resources that don’t skimp on the food then you’ll love this fit and funny guidebook, containing the ultimate edition of all four volumes of the Home Gym Strong series in one collection. Buy Home Gym Strong - The Ultimate Edition today to take your first steps to a better body!

This collection of short stories depicts the experiences and adventures of Mappy, a young rural boy growing up in Jamaica in the 1950s and 60s.