Art Techniques

Ever strummed a guitar, recorded vocals, or built a beat—only to play it back and feel like something’s missing? Maybe the performance was solid, but the mix sounded muddy. Or the idea had potential, but you didn’t know how to take it further. And with endless plugins, gear, and opinions out there, it's easy to get overwhelmed. You don’t need racks of vintage gear or a million-dollar studio to make release-ready music. You need a clear process, a smart setup, and the right techniques. That’s exactly what this audiobook delivers.

Through the ages, sensual massage has been a widely practiced form of intimate connection between those who know its secrets. With a long and fascinating past, sensual massage is found all over the world, its secrets delighting the initiated with a whole new level of touch. Tantric massage, especially, is an erotic font of mutual delight and ecstasy.

Discover the creative processes and intriguing inspirations behind the work of leading fantasy artist John Howe - conceptual designer on The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy - in this enhanced, immersive audiobook.

Acrylic painting is indeed a wonderful hobby that can bring a lot of joy and fulfilment into your life. You can create beautiful and unique artworks that reflect your personality and vision and impress your loved ones with your talent and skills. Painting with acrylics is also a great way to unwind and relax, and it can provide a sense of satisfaction that is hard to find in other activities. That's where this book comes in. It is the ultimate guide for beginners who want to learn acrylic painting from scratch.

Do you struggle with public speaking or communication in your workplace or personal relations? Have you tried other solutions but find yourself slipping back into old, anxiety-ridden habits? Are you tired of feeling like a wallflower, overlooked or misunderstood when you do speak up? Many individuals struggle with social anxiety, leading to missed opportunities both personally and professionally. But what if you could transform your communication skills, master small talk, and command the room while remaining authentic to who you are?

Why airbrushing instead of alternative painting options? We walk you through the details of supplies and types of airbrushes! The products you should use or familiar yourself with in the airbrushing process. A walkthrough of your setup for airbrushing, material safety, options to materials, and most importantly, the details needed to learn everything of what you're doing or using! Step-by-step, we provide you with what you need in not only learning, but taking action in airbrushing!

What's not to love about smoked meat? They're God's gift to man, as far as I'm concerned. Ever so tender, so moist, so spicy, juicy, and wonderfully smoky! You could never accuse smoked meats of not having flavor, that's for sure. Now, the process of smoking meat can be pretty intimidating if you don't know what to do, but I've got to tell you, it's worth it.

Do you want to know what the great musicians know? Culled from musician/author Stan Munslow's four decades of working alongside top players, as well as his research into the lives and wisdom of hundreds of celebrated music masters, this audiobook will give you a lifetime of life-smarts that will help you to become the best musician you can be, starting today!

The secret to achieving a passionate, prolonged love-making session is much deeper than you realize. During the course of this audiobook, you will discover the secrets that will help you explore your true love-making potential, starting from learning all about tantric massage and moving along to tantric sex, kama sutra, and various sexual techniques that will take your game to the next level.

This book doesn’t just tell you what to do—it builds a full song with you, step-by-step, from a blank screen to a finished track. You’ll follow along in real time with screenshots, chapter-based videos, and beginner-friendly instructions that work with any setup. No fluff. No jargon. Just real music production made easy. Whether you’re a total beginner, a frustrated YouTube learner, or an artist ready to take control of your sound—this guide shows you how to produce music fast, using free tools and a basic setup.

Have you ever been at a party, a concert, or a wedding where someone pulled out the harmonica and led everyone in a great song? What fun! The harmonica has been around for centuries, providing lots of great music and enjoyment. One great thing about the harmonica that has made it so popular is that it is so easy to learn, and bring with you wherever you go. In this audiobook, How To Play Harmonica, you will learn what you need to know in order to teach yourself the harmonica.

Imagine your spouse or partner not only being excited to have sex with you far more often but also that each time you have sex being so satisfying that you begin to wonder what kind of sex you were even having in the first place. If this is the kind of love life you wish to build with your partner, then it may be time for you to learn about tantric sex and proven methods to dial up the passion.

This drum book is designed specifically for beginners. We will have fun going through it in an easy to understand way. After the short amount of time it will take you to go through the drum lessons, you will know how to play drum beats on the drum set. You will be able to play along to some of your favorite songs and start to play in a band. And you will learn basic sticking patterns to practice so you can continue to get better at playing the drums.

This book is for you whether you're auditioning for music schools or bands, never learned to sight-read well, or want to read music better. Instead of giving you endless exercises, I show and tell you the basic principles that actually make you sight-read faster. Other books give you all kinds of levels, tons of exercises, and endless practice material for sight-reading, but no one ever shows you the basic principles that make you sight-read faster.

You will learn everything that you have to and would like to learn about the ukulele with the help of this book. We will start with the basic information about the ukulele - where it originated and what its parts are. We will progress into learning the different techniques and tips that will help you master the art of playing the ukulele and guarantee you the ability to play the ukulele effortlessly and beautifully.

"The Songwriting Guitarist" author Mike Meiers shares his extensive knowledge and experience as a songwriter and guitar instructor spanning over a decade. This book presents a system that propelled Mike into commercial songwriting success and continues to secure major sync licensing placements and coveted songwriting guitarist gigs. Beyond mere guitar techniques, this guide delves into the art of songwriting, cultivating the right mindset, and undergoing a transformative journey.

Finding Your Muse: A Beginner's Guide to Songwriting is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the art of songwriting. Written for aspiring songwriters of all levels, this book offers practical advice and exercises to help you develop your creativity and find your unique voice.

Fully revised with 40% new material—presented with Jeanne Martinet's trademark wit and practicality—The Art of Mingling provides you with everything you need to help you thrive at any in-person gathering. Does the idea of going to a party make your mouth go dry? Are you more comfortable on...

From the best-selling author of I Love My Job but It’s Killing Me: A lesson plan for the successful music educator in today's new world. How do you meet your students’ needs and still have a life of your own - without being so exhausted that you can’t enjoy it? It’s time to learn how to reach your goals faster with real and practical advice. Love the Job, Lose the Stress is a band director’s guide to becoming the teacher you dream of being!

Ear training is one of the most rewarding skills you can develop, and it’s one that you can work on every day. Which makes total sense: music is an aural experience, after all. Ear training helps you turn the music you hear into music you make on your piano. This works for your own musical ideas, too: when you dream up a great riff or chord progression, you naturally want to sit down and play it right away. Ear training helps you do just that.