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July
23
July
Voice Lessons
Comprehensive Voice Lessons for All Levels Hickory Arts offers Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Voice Lessons — Contemporary (Pop, Rock, Country, etc.), Musical Theatre, and Classical; Technique and Vocal Coaching. Individualized Vocal Coaching and Technique Hickory Arts offers the most comprehensive voice lessons available. Not only do we provide individualized instruction tailored to your vocal needs, ...
23
July
Bass Lessons
Comprehensive Bass Lessons for All Levels Hickory Arts offers Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Bass Lessons — Electric and Upright/Double Bass; Traditional and Contemporary (Chord-Based). Master Bass Techniques with Hickory Arts Bass Lessons The bass guitar is the backbone of any musical ensemble. It not only holds the band together rhythmically, but it also shapes the ...
23
July
Guitar Lessons
Unlock Your Guitar Potential with Hickory Arts Hickory Arts offers Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Guitar Lessons — Electric and Acoustic; Traditional, Classical, and Contemporary (Chord-Based). Master the Fundamentals of Guitar with Hickory Arts To become a truly accomplished guitarist, it’s essential to master the basics. Building a strong foundation begins with understanding key concepts like ...
23
July
Piano Lessons
Discover the Joy of Piano at Hickory Arts Hickory Arts Offers Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Piano Lessons — Traditional and Contemporary (Chord-Based) Enhance Your Music Skills with Hickory Arts At Hickory Arts, whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your expertise, we offer exercises specifically designed to explore lead sheets and chord symbols. ...
23
June
College Recommendations
We’re frequently asked for college recommendations, especially for theatre arts. All recommendations are subjective and first-hand—instructors, former students and colleagues. Let us preface any recommendations by forwarding Appalachian State University’s freshman orientation motto—No matter the college, you only get out of it what you put into it. You can go to the worst college on …
5
May
Failure IS an Option
“The definition between a pessimist and an optimist is that the pessimist has more information! A pessimist is one who is almost always right, but doesn’t enjoy it.” — Chuck Missler Dustin Ousely, a well-known educator and artist from the area recently wrote the following and has been gracious enough to let us share his …
14
February
The Prime Directive
The Prime Directive, used in four out of five Star Trek-based series, prohibits Starfleet personnel from interfering with the internal development of alien civilizations. This conceptual law applies particularly to civilizations which are below a certain threshold of development, preventing starship crews from using their superior technology to impose their own values or ideals on …
17
September
Say, “Ah.”
First of all, always use any vocal strengthening routine that you’re comfortable with and that you believe in (exercises, warm-ups, etc.) Suck on room temp water as much as you can (avoid flavorings, lemon, etc.) Hot or Cold anything effects cord tension. Our pitch relies on the right amount of vocal tension. Think of your …
6
August
Top 5 Mistakes Singer/Songwriters Make
Don’t make music for some vast, unseen audience or market or ratings share or even for something as tangible as money. Though it’s crucial to make a living, that shouldn’t be your inspiration. Do it for yourself.Billy Joel Top 5 Mistakes Singer/Songwriters Make 1. Expecting others to do things for you 2. Paying to play …
