Cologne, June 2010 Walking Concepts just launched three new iPhone applications in their Walking Library, the product line of high-grade education- and knowledge applications. All applications in the Walking Library are developed in co-operation with experts and professionals. In time with the release Walking Library also got its own web page up: www.walkinglibrary.com The Power of Voice Do you depend on your voice? Do you work a job in which a lot is communicated through speech? This is the case in many professions. People who have to talk a lot such as call-center agents, sales executives, trainers, teachers, speakers or consultants are well aware of the voices importance in daily use.
Not before first voice strain symptoms like hoarseness appear, suddenly the job can no longer be carried out problem-free.
Its all about the first impression. Since if the voice breaks off in a crucial moment or gets squeaky in a sales conference or during a job interview, youve shown a weakness in front of the communication partner. As for the continued conversation, you are therefore likely to be in an awkward position when it comes to asserting your interests.
This application is supposed to mediate basic tools to relax and exercise your voice prior to important conversations. It will give you advice about how to avoid typical voice problems in the long run, and how to minimize voice strain by means of a voice hygiene so your voice is at your disposal stress-free at all times at least for the duration of your working life.
The author: Uta Feuerstein Uta Feuerstein holds an MBA (German: Dipl.) in Voice Training and Therapy, she is a singer, voice trainer and teacher. She is the author of the book Stimmig sein. Die Selbstregulation der Stimme in Gesang und Stimmtherapie, Junfermann, 2000 (Being Harmonious Voice self-regulation in singing and voice therapy) as well as of various professional articles. Moreover, she was a guest in several radio programs (e.g. WDR, Cologne).
With psychologist Uta Himmelmann, she has conceptualized her own voice training method: The Stimmig sein Method (Being Harmonious Method), a functional psychointegral self regulation for song and the speaking voice. The Application can be found in the iTunes Store: http://bit.ly/powerofvoicepr1
Tai Chi & Chi Kung Stress Relief and Relaxation Programme for Business People The 3 Treasures Series This series can be especially helpful for those with a busy lifestyle. The 3 Treasures are a 15 minute programme which, with regular practice, is an excellent resource to help in relieving stress, for relaxation and rejuvenation of mind and body. These exercises are known to be between 2-3 thousand years old and where practiced by warrior monks. These movements helped them to survive the sometimes hard and brutal conditions. Today the same exercises help us to better cope and regain balance in our every day tasks and challenges. Loosening Exercises The loosening exercises offer an excellent preparation to any movement or sport activity and can be especially beneficial for anyone with too little movement or exercises in their daily rhythm. 8 Brocades The 8 Brocades, also known as the Silk Exercises or Baduanjin are a part of the ancient Chinese art of Chi Kung which translates to English as the science of breath. Tai Chi Chuan In the Tai Chi movement Wave Hands Like Clouds the turning of the upper body effects a loosening and massaging of the internal organs and is said to be helpful in rebalancing the energies in both sides of the brain. Meridian Massage The health benefits of the meridian face massage include promoting clearer vision, improved senses and a health complexion. The techniques include tapping, pressing and a soft massage of the meridian points. Master Rupert F. Shonaike, born London 1947, took an early interest in the Martial Arts. He is a master of Tai Chi Chuan, chinese yoga, calisthenics and chinese boxing (soft style). In 1977 he was one of only 3 TCC trainers in Germany. Today he runs a busy studio in the heart of Cologne where he leads teachers courses and public traings. He also works as a Stressmanagement-Trainer with Corporations i.e since 1997 regular weekly courses at the Ford Motor Company Europe. He is also the author and producer of the amazon-Bestseller DVD: Tai Chi Chuan, Cassical Yang Style in 5 Chapters. The Application can be found in the iTunes Store: http://bit.ly/stressreliefpr1
"The Essential Secrets of Songwriting", iPhone App, contains everything you need to know about how to put a song together. It describes eleven basic principles that are absolutely ESSENTIAL to writing good music. To put it simply: Your best intentions will not ensure that you write good music. If you arent following the eleven basic principles of good songwriting in this book, your songs are going to have problems. They are principles derived from the hit songs of the past four decades. These eleven principles show you exactly how the worlds most successful music works.
The Essential Secrets of Songwriting iPhone App, by Gary Ewer and Walking Library, is a complete product that shows you everything you need to know about how to write songs: how chord progressions work, how to write a good melody, what makes a good lyric, and more.
It analyzes the hit songs from the past four decades, showing you how the worlds best songwriters have constructed their songs. It shows not just how melodies should be written, but how lyric needs to work together with melody.
INCLUDED IN THIS App are over 100 pages of EVERYTHING you need to know about songwriting!
About Gary Ewer:
Gary Ewer is a veteran music teacher, clinician, composer and arranger. He is most well known as the author of the best-selling "Gary Ewers Easy Music Theory," a CD-ROM based course in music rudiments.
Gary has taught music to students of every age group, from five-year-olds in elementary school, through to university-level musicians. This enormously wide-ranging scope has given him a unique perspective on how people learn. Teaching is his passion. Gary is currently an instructor at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he teaches music theory, ear training, choral conducting and tonal counterpoint.
The Application can be found in the iTunes Store: http://bit.ly/songwritingpr1
The Publisher: Walking Library
Walking Library, is our product line of high-grade education- and knowledge applications.
Our vision: High-grade applications which constantly stay with the user. Brief learning units fitting into small
time frames. Developed by experts. Our experts are specialists and instructors in and for their respective fields of expertise. By means of technology, learning becomes more exciting. Smart phones offer a unique range of technology. More information on: www.walkinglibrary.com
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