The T.R.U.T.H Project Live Concert 12.4.11 Houston Arena Theatre

In Observance of World Aid's Day a coalition of Houston’s GLBT community and allies has organized an exciting music experience filled with artistic expressions that focus on the subjects of HIV Awareness and it's Stigma. The 3rd Installment of The T.R.U.T.H. Project will feature six time Grammy Award nominated, Marsha Ambrosius Sunday, December 4, 2011 Live at the Houston Arena Theatre show begins at 7 p.m. The T.R.U.T.H. Project is part of an awareness initiative through AIDS Foundation Houston. About AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive social impact through the innovative management of HIV/AIDS and other chronic diseases. Founded in 1982, AFH is one of the oldest HIV/AIDS service organizations in the U.S. and remains a national leader in HIV/STD programming. The agency’s 31 programs focus on preventing new HIV diagnosis and providing care to those already living with HIV/AIDS. This year, AFH will provide care services to more than 13,000 men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS and will educate more than 50,000 people in Greater Houston through prevention outreach. For more information, please visit www.AIDShelp.org. http://www.aidshelp.org/site/DocServer/TRUTH_project_Inst3_PRINT.pdf?docID=4781

New Artist Feature: BET Music Matters Artist Elle Varner

Elle Shellise Varner (born February 12, 1989) is an American recording artist and musician. She was raised in Los Angeles, California by her mother and father who both happen to be songwriters and publishers. At age six she began to play musical instruments, beginning with the flute, and later piano and guitar. She attended many music programs including Amazing Grace Conservatory and The Hamilton Academy of Music's Vocal Jazz Group. In 2008 Varner graduated from NYU's renowned Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music. In October 2009 she signed with MBK/J-RCA Records along with a co-publishing agreement with Sony Music.[2] Her debut single "Only Wanna Give It to You" features J. Cole and was released August 16, 2011. The song serves as the lead single off her upcoming album Perfectly Imperfect.

Vocal Hygiene Helpful Tips

Vocal Hygiene Recommendations HELPFUL HINTS FOR A HEALTHY VOICE Increase fluid intake 4-8 ounces of water per day. Avoid excessive or frequent throat clearing-try sipping water instead. Frequent throat-clearing or coughing can be injurious to the vocal cords. Excessive cough, mucus production, or throat clearing may be an indication of an underlying disorder such as Laryngopharyngeal Reflux. Get plenty of sleep. Fatigue can cause the voice to sound hoarse. Use plenty of breath support. Your lungs are the generator of the voice. Take advantage of them. Do not speak in sentences that are too long. This causes you to vocalize with inadequate breath support at the end of your air stream. Shorter sentences with a deep breath in between optomizes breath support. Minimize caffeine, alcolhol and dairy intake. These can dry out the vocal cords and/or create thick mucous. Avoid menthol throat lozenges. These can dry the throat. Avoid smoking, people who smoke, and noxious fumes. These are irritating and damaging to the vocal cords. Be aware of background noise. Raising your voice above others in a loud environment can cause straining and vocal abuse. Watch volumes and posture of head/neck while on the telephone. This can cause uneven pressure and strain on the vocal cords. If it seems speaking takes extra effort, you have throat discomfort or pain after using your voice, experience vocal fatigue or experience "cracking" of the voice, … consult with your laryngologist.

SXSW MUSIC FEST...IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN.....

One of the countries largest Music festivals is coming up! If you were left out last year you dont want to miss it this year! More Bands, More Parties, A Good Time to be had by all! Check out the Dates Below: SXSW Conference & Festival - Austin, TX South by Southwest Conference and Festival (SXSW) will take place in Austin, Texas, March 9-18, 2012. SXSW Interactive: March 9-13 SXSW Film: March 9-17 SXSW Music: March 13-18 Click here to visit the official SXSW2012 website.

BMI Contemporary Songwriting Workshop: New York November 2011

BMI Contemporary Songwriting Workshop: New York Starting September 29th, the BMI Contemporary Songwriting Workshop will meet on Thursdays for eight consecutive weeks starting September 29th, excluding October 6th and November 24th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The eight-week workshop is taught by renowned BMI songwriter Billy Seidman and is designed to help writers hone their skills by focusing on lyric writing, music theory and arranging/production techniques in contemporary songwriting. The class will feature constructive feedback, stimulating assignments and literature developed especially for the BMI Songwriting Workshop All classes will be held at BMI’s New York office (7 World Trade Center/250 Greenwich Street, 30th Floor). Class size is limited and acceptance into the workshop is at the sole discretion of the instructor and BMI representatives. There is no fee to apply to the workshop. However, once accepted, there will be a $25 fee for the selected applicants. Participants will be notified by e-mail of their acceptance into the workshop. Workshop Dates: September 29 October 13 October 20 October 27 November 3 November 10 November 17 December 1

Featured Artist: Songwriter RicoDWriter

Artist Summary

Genres: Folk / R & B / Christian

Label: RicoDWriter Productions Music: http://www.reverbnation.com/ricodwriter

Management: ricodwriter@gmail.com

Artist Bio

Rico "RicoDWriter" Baylor an accomplished, Songwriter/Arranger/Poet/Writer resides in Houston, Texas by way of Louisiana. Rico is a music industry executive as an A/R Rep for Vevaci Entertainment/Universal Music Distribution Group and the CEO & Founder of F.O.Y. Artist Consulting Firm, Inc. Rico is emerging as an industry leader in Songwriting & Arranging as he pens songs across genre lines. RicoDWriter is an ecclectic fusion of music and music stylings! He states some of his major influences are Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Michael McDonald, The Doobie Brothers, Earth Wind & Fire, George Duke, Joe Sample, The Manhattan Transfer, Sarah Vaughn, Debarge, Ella Fitzgerald, Donny Hathaway, Roberta Flack, and many more artist! RicoDWriter "Welcome to my Instrumentation of Music Intepretation"

More About RicoDWriter

* Songwriter/Arranger/Producer

* Lyric Arrangements

* Writing Consultation

* Concept Writing & Arranging

Gretchen Parlato

Gretchen Parlato Shares her Unique Musical Gift Live Performing "How We Love" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UNPEKeKRu0