Our vocal teacher, Gillian has been nominated in the Best Teacher category of the Forth Awards to be held in November 2014.  She is honoured to have made it to the final three of this amazing category.  Fingers crossed peeps.
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We all know that water is a great thing for us, we're made up of 90% of the stuff, so how could it not be good for you?  It's amazing how many of us, don't drink the recommended 8 pints of water in a day.  It's actually not a lot, but man oh man will it help you to feel better, and sing better.

This week, we've seen a few singing lessons where singers have been extremely dehydrated.  Remember that Tea and Coffee are diuretics, they make you pee a lot, but that's because it's sucking all the mo...
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On this day in 1968, Martin Luther King was fatally shot, standing on his balcony in Memphis, Tennessee.  Not only was he an influence on the Civil Rights movement (some may say he spearheaded it), but he influenced musicians...

We've decided to go with U2's "Pride".  Listen out for the line;

"Early morning, April 4, Shot rings out in the Memphis sky"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHcP4MWABGY

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As I'm sure many of you are aware, Rear View Singers are absolutely fantastic!

There have been a few bits and bobs of news recently, so I just thought I'd spread the word.

Our youngest singer Saskia (11), has not only been entertaining all over Edinburgh and West Lothian over the festive period, but her original song (lyrics by her mum Leeann), was selected to be in an album for the victims and families of Sandy Hook.  Saskia's song "You're Not Really Gone", makes her the only child and the onl...
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Singing lessons are all but gone for October, with just 4 hours left to book this month. November is filling up nicely and we are even taking bookings for after the festive season!

If you would like a regular session time, drop us a line! Remember evenings and weekends disappear first!

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Wow... singing lessons booked up till mid July now... Evenings and weekends are going FAAAST!

www.singingedinburgh.co.uk
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Ok guys, we've got a great offer for singing lessons in Edinburgh... if you want to get FREE, yes, FREE singing lessons, then check out our page.

By 4 get your 5th absolutely FREE!!!

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Have you had a chance to listen to the live recordings from the Rear View Music Band showcase 2012?  If not, then get yourselves down to our wedding band site, at www.edinburghfunctionband.co.uk.

This showcase has been deemed a great success, with not only all the people that came to scope out the band, booking Rear View, but one of the promoters even booked the band for her own wedding!

Don't worry, we're hoping to get out to some more public events this year, so watch this space if you're loo...
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Do you remember Lene Nystrom, the singer from poptastic eurodance band, "Aqua"?  We couldn't call them a one hit wonder by any means, they had a number of hits in the early noughties, and they definitely tapped into the pop music market.  However, the hit "Barbie Girl", demonstrates an undesirable singing technique.

For this, we would encourage you to think about your soft palate, the soft membrane between your oral cavity and your nasal cavity.  In our singing lessons in Edinburgh, we like to...
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You can now read more about us at our new Rear View Music blogspot!
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It's so easy to allow your stresses to spiral out of control and leave you confused, disorientated and unable to handle simple tasks.  What's that got to do with singing?

Well, not only is music a well documented stress reliever, but relaxing into your singing will only make your singing voice stronger and more effective.  Taking a deep breath is something that is often said to people to give them a moment to calm down from a stressful day, but how often do you need it for singing?  Well the t...
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How many different ways can you interpret this?

It's so true though.  If you always stick to the same things, you're always going to get the same results that you've always got, so this weeks challenge for singers, is to think outside your comfort zone!!!  For your next singing lesson, you should try something new!

If you have a tendency to sing ballads, then why not try a rock song?  If you always go with Musical Theatre, try some Jazz?  If you always go Hard Rock, listen to cheesy boy pop... ...
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It's been a mega month of recording for JamieT, and it's not over yet!  This coming week we have a series of mixing, mastering and more recording!  Keep your eyes and ears peeled for news on church organ recordings!!! 

We Ate Them Off The Floor recording is finished, mixed and mastered and we'll be adding info on that one shortly!

More to come from the live recordings from Edinburgh shows from Blackjack Blues band, Rusty Cage DVD and the Rear View Music Showcase.

We also have news coming from th...
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The showcase yesterday was fantastic, and a big thank you to everyone who came, we enjoyed ourselves immensely and it seems you did too!  We are proud to be the chosen wedding band for the guests that came.

We had some Rolling in the Deep, to Sweet Home Alabama.  We were Walking on Sunshine, but we had our Superstition... most of all, we were proud to say "Let Me Entertain You"!

We have had wonderful feedback so far, there are now pictures to see on the function band page, and we hope to have a...
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It’s a question that we all ask our friends, ourselves and is a reason that we sometimes watch, with baited breath, musical award shows, looking to find out who the industry deems worth of the “best singer” accolade.  Sometimes we agree and sometimes we find it downright insulting.

Being able ...

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Why would you hire a band for your party or function?  Well, when you're hosting an event, be it a wedding, a special party or a corporate function, then there is no doubt that live music will make an impact that your guests will be talking about for a long time!  It can easily make a good party, great!

Music, in general, has many positive effects, from reducing stress, to making you happy and motivating you.  Music can even alter your brainwaves.  You can still feel the effects of music, long...
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This showcase is going well already!  Tickets are going fast.  If you want a chance to see Edinburgh's Function Band... THE function band of function bands, contact us to book your slot!  

Don't forget... IT'S FREEEEEEE!!!

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Very few singers can claim a gift that has immortal brilliance.  At the age of 48, her death has sent shockwaves through the musical community, and with her demise, on the eve of the 54^th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, a melancholy force cuts through what is a prominent event in the music ...

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It seems that February is a month of recording, just as well that JamieT is up to the challenge.  We have another live event coming up with the Blackjack Blues Band Saturday 18th Feb 7pm - 9pm!
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Well folks, we're doing a showcase.  Have you enquired about our band, but have yet to see them play?  Then make yourselves available on the 10th May 2012 and see what we can really do.  Check out our Edinburgh Gumtree ad for more information, or our Function band page to listen to the band!
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More updates on the Jamie T's recording in Edinburgh website, check out our "featured bands"!!!
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Hey guys, 
 
Both Jamie T and Rear View Music School have launched new sites today.  Go and check them out...

Jamie T is www.recordingedinburgh.com

RVMS is www.singingedinburgh.co.uk

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Check out Jamie T tonight with the Rusty Cage event at Bannermans, doors 8pm, tickets £5!
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Great offer on singing lessons.  Buy 4 and get your 5th one free!!!  Check out the Singing Lessons page for the link!
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Check out the Recording page for some examples of Jamie's work.
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Finished the mastering on Sagat.  Watch the recording space for uploads!
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We have Facebook, and Twitter, and have recently joined the ranks of Google+!!!

Find us!

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Check out the Function Band page for some examples of our band, don't forget to email any questions...
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Singing Rear Viewers!!!  We are now running a fabulous promotion where you get 5 singing lessons for the price of 4!!!  Check out the Singing Lessons page for more details!!!
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Hey guys, the Rear View Function band is ready to go, and ready for you to hear, just click on the Function band tab and check us out!!!
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Happy New Year from Rear View Music.  We hope that all your hopes and dreams come true, and maybe we can help you with some of them!
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If you have not reserved your space, it's unlikely that you will be seen, however, don't discard the voucher... we can still use it!!! Contact us for more information!

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