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Moving to a new home is always a gigantic headache, which is why it makes sense to hire a local moving company to make the process a little easier. However, You cannot just Google “local movers Ann Arbor MI” and hire the first company that shows up in your search result. You need to know that you’re hiring the best movers for the job, which is why you should ask the following questions before you make a decision.

Are You Licensed?

All legitimate moving companies should be properly licensed by the United States Department of Transportation, and any good local moving company will provide their license number if you ask for it.

What Kind of Liability Coverage Do You Provide?

Accidents can happen to the most cautious of movers, so be sure to ask if the moving company of your choice offers any kind of liability insurance. This will cover you in case any of your belongings are lost or damaged in transit. You can purchase liability coverage from a third party, but you might be able to get a better price if you purchase coverage from the moving company itself.

Can You Provide References?

The best way to determine if a moving company can provide a satisfactory job is to ask about previous satisfied clients. Like the license number that we discussed above, a good moving company will gladly provide the names and numbers of clients who can vouch for them and provide a good reference.

How Much Experience Do You Have with This Type of Move?

Finally, you will want to make sure that a moving company has experience with your type of move. Moving into a house that can be accessed easily is different from moving into the top floor of a high-rise apartment building. You also need to make sure that they have experience hauling any special equipment or fragile belongings that you might have. You can usually assume that a moving company that has been in business for some time will be able to handle any situation, but it never hurts to ask to make sure.

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations might be officially over, but for some families it is more than just one day of celebrations, especially if they are Irish. There is something very special and magical about this day, so if you have missed the hype and haven’t had the time to celebrate it yet the good news is that you still might be able to do it. Here are some ideas that can help you to make it happen so that you don’t have to wait until the next year:

1. Nothing celebrates St. Patrick’s Day like a green hat you can easily do in your home. You might want to use small clay pots, or even roll a piece of paper into one. Whatever you do, try to have fun with it and engage your family in it too. After all, your kids can have a lot of fun with crafts provided that you show them how to do it. In case you find yourself in a situation that you don’t know where to store all those decorations and accessories you have been making, don’t worry because a storage unit such as storage units las vegas can do wonders for you and your family in terms of how much space you can save if you choose to deposit your belongings there.

2. Make your own glitter play-doh. Not everybody knows about it, but you can actually make your own play-doh, which means that you don’t need to spend a fortune on ready one. All you need to have is a bit of flour, water,salt, and some nice additions such as glitter. You might be able to get some in your nearest arts and crafts store, so paying this place a visit might be a good idea you won’t regret for sure.

3. Lastly, end-of-the-rainbow paper plate that you can hang somewhere in your house, or even outside for your neighbors to admire.

In this post I will be reviewing VirtualVoiceLessons.Net, which is an online vocal training program. The program claims to be the most effective, affordable and popular online vocal lessons training program. I will look at each of these claims.

The program was created by Steve Childs of Musically Speaking Studios in Blackwood, NJ. Steve has been teaching voice and guitar for over 25 years. He is also a recording engineer and music producer. Steve is married to Contemporary Christian recording artist Dez Childs, who is also teaches voice and guitar, as well as piano.

How Does It Work?

The program contains 24 lessons encompassing all of the skills needed to become a good singer and safely learn all of the relevant techniques. There are four components to the lessons in this program.

Each lesson includes a pre-recorded video of up to 30 minutes. During the videos, instructor Steve Childs explains the concepts and provides demonstrations. His approach is to make his students their own voice teacher. He does this by explaining how the body works when singing, how to recognize what you are doing incorrectly, and how to immediately correct your mistakes.

Most of the lessons also include one or more audio exercises. There are normally at least two versions for male (low) and female (high). These exercises are the same ones that Steve gives to students in his studio.

The lessons also include notes and practice assignments. The notes help to ensure that the student understands the key points of the lesson. The practice assignments reinforce the lesson material.

It is recommended that students take one lesson per week and thorough learn the material. It is best to view the videos more than once and practice the exercises every day. If the material in a lesson is not masted in a week then the student should continue working on that lesson before starting the next. Also, there are times when a student may want to go back and review a previous lesson while learning a new skill that is related.

Affordability

There are two membership packages available to student. One is a monthly membership where the member is charged $8.95 each month and can cancel at any time with no further charges. The other option is a six month membership for $39.95. Clearly, the six month option is the better deal, but if you can to try it out for one month using the monthly option then cancel and rejoin for six months if you like it. This allows you to test out the program for $8.95 but also receive the benefit of the longer term pricing.

Similar programs cost anywhere from $29 for one month to $180 for one year. Based on these rates, VirtualVoiceLessons.net is certainly affordable and very competitive with other sites.

Popularity

VirtualVoiceLessons.net started in 2009 and was the first of its kind, a fully online singing lessons program. They have had over 1,000 members in this time, which is the highest count provided by any of the programs we contacted.

Effectiveness

In a survey of actual members conducted by Survey Monkey, 73% rated VirtualVoiceLessons.net as Excellent, while 14% gave it a rating of Very Good and the remaining 13% gave it a rating of Good. There were no ratings of Fair or Poor. This is a very impressive result.

Having viewed the lessons and gone through the entire program, I can say that it is very well done. I was not expecting the high level of detail. Some students may not enjoy learning this complexity, but learning how to sing is not about just ‘going for it’ or relying on natural ability. Steve is passionate about this subject and it shows in everything he says. Also, his confidence and experience is evident throughout.

How Does It Compare?

As you may know from a simple search, there are several online voice lessons programs available. You may also have seen free videos on sites such as Youtube. Keep in mind that watching random videos on Youtube simply does not compare to a structured program with quality instruction that guides you through the process of learning this complex subject. In the area of online voice lessons, you get what you pay for. As far as other paid online programs go, I have taken two others (which I will review soon) and found them to be inferior to VirtualVoiceLessons.net.

Conclusion

While it is impossible to fully verify the claim that VirtualVoiceLessons.Net is the most effective, affordable and popular vocal training program, my review indicates that there is no reason to believe otherwise. Each of the three parts of this claim have been have been reasonably verified. You can take a free lesson on the website to get an idea of the quality and content of instruction so it is a good idea to do so. Most sites do not offer a free lesson so this is a great way to determine if the program is right for you. I hope this VirtualVoiceLessons.net review helps you as you pursue your goals as a singer.

Sometimes after a long, hard week putting in your hours at the office, you really do just want to relax and unwind at home. However, with the warmer days of spring and summer just around the corner, it won’t be long before you’re officially in the mood to get out of town once in a while. Don’t simply assume you have to do the same old things you’ve always done in years past though. The following ideas are all excellent ways to mix things up.

1. Gaming Weekend

You don’t have to live near Las Vegas or Atlantic City for a fun  weekend to be an option for you. Most states are home to at least a couple of resorts. Try your luck at the slots or the roulette wheel a time or two. Then follow up with a delicious dinner at a gourmet eatery and perhaps a show.

2. Train Ride with Benefits

Trains rides are more than just a scenic way to get from place to place these days. There are a lot of companies out there turning train rides into unique experiences in and of themselves. If you’re anywhere near wine country, a wine-themed tasting experience on a train is a wonderful way to spend a Saturday. Alternatively, you could try a mystery-themed alternative like this dinner train Manatee County Florida option. Solve a good, old-fashioned murder mystery, and enjoy a sumptuous multi-course dinner in good company!

3. Rent a Beach House

The next time you’re planning on driving to the coast to partake in the excellent healing benefits of a weekend by the ocean, consider nixing the hotel stay and renting a beach house for a couple of days instead. It’s a much homier, cozier option that comes complete with plenty of privacy, the ability to cook your own meals, and even enjoy morning coffee on the back porch as you watch the waves.

4. Play Tourist

Are you not sure you actually want to get away from home base, but in the mood for something different nevertheless? Try experiencing your own home town or a neighboring city you’ve been to many times from a tourist’s perspective. Move into a cute little bed and breakfast for the weekend. Sign up for a walking tour, or spend the whole weekend trying all those fun little experiences you normally pass up because you’ve got other places to be. You’ll be glad you did!

Sometimes it is a good idea to become a minimalist in life even if the whole world tells you to shop all the time (yes, online shopping, I am thinking of you here). If you don’t want to give in into the modern lifestyle that heavily promotes shopping, you might find those below tips to be useful to you:

1. Create new habits by turning into a minimalist. It might take you some time because old habits die hard, but if you have enough motivation you should be able to accomplish your goals. What is it that motivates you to become a minimalist? Lack of home space, or you simply like the idea of having only a few things at your disposal that don’t clutter your home? Think about it for a second and you might discover that you might have a lot more reasons to be a minimalist than you have previously thought so.

2. To free up some space at home, try to store seasonal stuff such as clothes or sports equipment. If you don’t have a second home, or if your attic space is limited, consider public storage such as public storage Fort Lauderdale to help you with this task. You would be surprised how much personal space in your home you can get by simply removing a lot of your stuff that you really don’t need.

3. If you want to become a true minimalist you will need to learn to say no to various purchases. Before you jump on the opportunity to buy another miracle food processor you might want to ask yourself a question: do I really need another item of this type? Am I really going to use it frequently to justify the purchase? Once you learn to say no to some of the purchases that are not really necessary you will be freed from the consumerist lifestyle that many of us have succumbed to. It will free you allowing you to be a happier person.