You know the type when you see them. They are the ones that crave the spotlight and want to perform. You can see this early in life with your children, and you may have the same urge as well. For some reason, the love of performance is something that seems to be passed on from [...]
I have been asked this over and over by teen girls looking to get into the modeling world so thought I’d address it in the MBMB ( Modeling and talent blog ). The question is about the height requriements for a teen female high fashion runway model in places like NYC or Milan. How tall [...]
There was so much buzz about the last agency I posted thought I’d do another. This comment comes from a young model and is about Destination World Modeling Agency AKA… LK International. Read what she has to say about them.
See the report at Comments about Destination World Model Agency
First of all I’d like to comment on the style of this synthesizer. It’s a very modern and up-to-date synthesizer with a retro look, taking you back to the 80’s where synths were worshipped like Gods. This synth is very powerful, don’t let the size put you off, it has 128 analogue sounds pre-programmed into [...]
Want to instantly have an entire giant archive of The Golden Age of Radio? At www.bookzap.com you can find seven Old Time Radio Show Giant Collections. If you are a radio show enthusiast, a history buff, or someone who is simply nostalgic for “The Good Old Days” here is a massive collection that [...]
Laura wrote a question for this issue of the Mind-Blogging Model Blog by Bob Pardue asking about whether she can be more than just a female fashion model. She is also interested in commercial modeling so be sure and read the answer. Also, if you are a girl who is working in the commercial modeling [...]
Don’t we all get impressed, when we see someone pull a small magic trick right before our eyes?
Of course we do!
You can quickly learn a magic trick with paperclips and a money bill by watching this video.
Just finished shooting with Caitlyn, a delightful 16 year old fashion model from North Carolina and we had a ball. She is very easy and natural to work with and I believe it shows in her modeling pictures. You can view her fashion images on the page below so enjoy.
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Female models need representation but with all the scams in the modeling industry she needs to be coy in the way she looks for an agent. This issue of the MBMB addresses the task of finding a model agency using the “backdoor” method. The question was asked by Kaylie to elaborate on exactly how to use [...]
Models like Tyra Banks and Cindy Crawford seem to have just fallen into fame but I can assure you it didn’t happen that way. Learn to become a fashion model the tried and true way without “model school” hype you hear in the Malls. Professional female fashion model photographer Bob Pardue will give you some advice about what [...]
When Sedona’s Cultural Park went bankrupt in 2004, it ended a four-year run of outstanding Sedona entertainment. Such A-List performers as Tony Bennett, Dave Brubeck and Willie Nelson brought both prestige and prosperity to the high desert Arizona community. Today, critics blame mismanagement and cockeyed optimism for the demise of the beautiful outdoor [...]
Composer Herman Martin has just announced the start of work on a new project for New Zealand dancer Claire O’Neill. Meanwhile, the Manga TV series he co-wrote, “Code: Lyoko”, has started its 3rd season in France and the US. For more details, visit Herman P. Martin.
Guitar playing is one of the most popular ways to personally play and enjoy music. The appeal of the guitar is mostly due to its presence in practically all popular and rock music recordings. Furthermore, it is an instrument that is very portable and versatile enough for many kinds of songs and occasions, and is [...]
Kids love to listen to music, and if they want to learn how to play a harmonica, you’re in luck. There are a lot of benefits for kids to learn harmonica songs. Don’t fear that if your child learns how to play one that they’ll be limited on the different types of music that they [...]
Singing Teachers
A word of warning if you are looking for a singing teacher online. You cannot learn vocal lessons from a book or a video. You need actual singing teachers to show you proper breathing technique, give you feedback and correct you when you make a mistake. It is possible to learn some techniques used [...]
Singing has become for me a doorway to silence – a doorway to meditation. I started experiencing the poetry of Rumi years ago. But it wasn’t until a few years ago that I really began to appreciate the power and genius of Rumi’s poetry, and the remarkable way that he presents his ideas. One idea [...]
Classical Musicians
A classical piano musician might work three or four different jobs at a minimum, first in the orchestra, then as a private piano instructor, than as a session musician helping composers record their tracks, and finally as perhaps a high school band teacher.
Classical Musicians
Kit Walker is a keyboardist and composer best known for his two Windham Hill Jazz releases, “Dancing on the Edge of the Worldâ€, and “Fire in the Lakeâ€, which both received international top ten airplay, and critical acclaim. Kit has toured the world and recorded with Kitaro. He is the keyboardist with [...]
The world of Rumi is neither exclusively the world of a Sufi, nor the world of a Hindu, nor a Jew, nor a Christian; it is the highest state of a human being–a fully evolved human. A complete human is not bound by cultural limitations; he touches every one of us. Today Rumi’s poems can [...]
Classical Piano
There is no other type of music that is as complicated or as beautiful as classical piano. By definition, classical piano is a style born of the classical period, a period in music that extended from the middle of the 18th century to the first decade of the 19th.
Classical Piano
Simple Idea=Great Art Lesson
Sometimes the simplest ideas can lead to a great art lesson. Art lessons are not always an easy class for the middle school teacher. One of the challenges a teacher faces is to create a challenging art lesson within a acceptable time frame. When it comes to being creative, middle school students [...]
My First Mandolin Lesson
For the budding mandolin player, you can access online mandolin lessons and instructional videos that make learning at your own pace a breeze. The basics to look for in your chosen lesson media include how to properly hold and tune the mandolin, infomation on rhythms, chords and scales. You can even find video lessons that allow [...]