AIMM's Open House for Prospective Students Announced

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Atlanta Institute of Music and Media (AIMM), an accredited music college in Duluth, GA, has announced that their Open House for prospective music performance and music production students has been scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 12:00 pm. For this occasion, there will be live performances from current students and faculty members, including sample courses in: Instrument-Based Courses (Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, Drums, and Vocals); Audio Production; Surround Mixing; and Studio Performance. Those who intend to attend the Open House should RSVP at https://www.aimm.edu/openhouse.

AIMM offers two kinds of degrees, which are the Associate of Applied Science in Music Production and Audio for Media and the Associate of Applied Science in Music and Technology. They also offer various certificate programs, such as: Certificates in Music Production, Certificates in Music and Technology, and Performance Certificates. They offer both in-person and online classes, including lab instruction, practical application instruction, and live clinics featuring the most popular producers, innovative engineers, and music industry professionals.

For those interested in online degrees, there are Online Certificates in Music Production and Online Certificates in Music and Technology with a focus on guitar or bass guitar.

The Associate of Applied Science in Music Production and Audio for Media Program is designed for students who are looking to improve their technical skills through intricately developed courses for enhancing their recording and engineering abilities. They offer an instructional environment that enables students to develop both their practical and technical skills and acquire new skills for advancing their musical aptitude for music production.

AIMM offers an Associate Degree in Music and Technology with a Guitar Concentration, Bass Concentration, Drum Concentration, Keyboard Concentration, or Voice Concentration. Students will be fully immersed in a non-stop musical atmosphere. This program can be completed in 18 months of accelerated studies, 24 months of full-time enrollment, or 30 months of ¾ time enrollment. More information about the degrees offered can be gathered at https://www.aimm.edu/aimm-degrees.

Meanwhile, the goal of the Certificate in Music Production Program is to help students get the required education to further improve their engineering and recording abilities. Specifically, this certificate program provides the student with the skills and knowledge to become a professional sound engineer. Students are taught the recording processes of tracking, mixing, editing, and mastering for analog and digital music production. AIMM also provides students the chance to become AVID Pro Tools Certified.

Students of the Certificate in Music and Technology program are provided with the instructional environment needed to develop their musical and technical talents and gain the skills to enhance their musical aptitude and gain knowledge in recording, performance, and engineering.

AIMM also offers a Music Performance Certificate with a Concentration in Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, or Voice. In this program, the students are provided with the required instructional environment for developing both their musical and technical talents to make them into professional performing artists. The Performance Certificate curriculum involves class and practical application instruction, live clinics featuring the most well-known and innovative engineers, producers, and music industry professionals in today’s industry, and audio and video computer lab instruction.

Established in 1985, the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media had the vision of achieving excellence in contemporary music and media arts education with the primary goal of providing a positive, rewarding, and fulfilling student experience. AIMM’s President, Nite Driscoll, strives to offer top music instruction and further develop the talents and knowledge of intermediate and advanced students. In 2008, they expanded their offerings by including recording arts as a program of study.

Those who would like to know more about the curriculum at AIMM can check out their website or contact the school at https://www.aimm.edu/admissions/admissions-contact. Admissions can be contacted Monday to Friday, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

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To attend the Open House on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 12:00 pm, RSVP at https://www.aimm.edu/openhouse.

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AIMM: How To Hit Higher Notes As A Singer

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Atlanta Institute of Music and Media (AIMM), based in Duluth, GA, has published a new resource that aims to help singers hit higher notes without strain. AIMM is committed to helping the newest generation of artists and producers learn what it takes to survive in the modern music industry, and they make it a point to routinely publish information that can help students improve their skills. See their latest article here: How To Hit Higher Notes.

The article begins by acknowledging that it is common for singers to experience a break in their voice as they attempt to reach or sustain higher notes. The issue, however, is that such breaks can occur in highly inopportune moments. While it may not matter as much if a break happens during a rehearsal or while singing alone at home, it can significantly mar an otherwise great performance if it happens while the singer is performing for an audience. The more high-profile the performance, the greater the stakes, so it is best to reduce the chance of a break happening as much as possible.

"Vocal breaks like this are typical, especially on high notes," the article says. "And regrettably, they can occur at any time, whether in your home studio or on stage in front of a large audience. Nevertheless, anyone can learn to hit the high notes without straining. It requires practice and the appropriate singing methods. You'll be surprised at how much your vocal range can grow if you can learn to reach those high notes without strain."

AIMM says there are several exercises that singers can do to help themselves hit high notes without straining. To hit a higher note, the vocal cords have to stretch, so singers should practice vocal scales daily to improve their range. The Institute observes that audiences with no musical training can generally identify when a singer is straining outside of their comfortable range. AIMM says nearly every vocalist can hit high notes — and producing these notes within pitch is where the challenge truly lies.

The article also comments on the fact that many people assume they have to push themselves to hit such notes. This is false, and the Institute says a person experiencing either strain or pain while attempting the recommended vocal exercises should take this as a sign they are doing something wrong.

AIMM's tips to sing higher notes include warming up with a song. Singers, they say, tend to warm up their voices by humming or singing scales. This serves to prepare their vocal cords for when they will hit higher notes later on (during their performance), but this is not the only time such warm ups should be implemented. In fact, AIMM recommends a daily routine where the vocalist focuses on stretching their vocal muscles and vocal cords. Over time, the vocal cords will become accustomed to the stretching, making it easier for the vocalist to sing higher.

Regular exercise, however, should not be taken to mean that the vocalist has to overexert themselves. Instead, they should aim to relax their vocal cords since this will minimize how likely they are to hurt themselves. The article says, "Learn to relax your face and mouth before singing; this is a fantastic way to prevent injury. Put your thumbs on the fleshy area under your chin and both of your trigger fingers over your chin. To relax the muscles in this area, gently massage it. Do this several times. Huge yawns and deep breaths are excellent for expanding the face and jaw. Stretch your neck and shoulders thoroughly; you likely carry a lot of stress in these areas that could interfere with your singing."

AIMM's article has many more tips to share, and they invite all interested parties to give it a look. Putting these tips into practice can dramatically improve a singer's vocal range and overall capabilities. Anyone who wishes to learn more about singing or the music industry as a whole may look up the other articles published on their site. You may also consider pursuing a degree or certificate in music at the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media.

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How to Sing Higher Notes

Every singer has had that night where you just knew you couldn't hit it. 

Your voice seems to have suddenly lost its bottom as you prepare to sing that lovely high note, and you begin to crack like a 12-year-old boy.

Such vocal breaks are common, especially on high notes. Unfortunately, they can happen at any time, whether it's on stage in front of a large audience or in your home studio after too many vocal takes.

However, anyone can learn to sing the high notes effortlessly. It only needs a little practice and the right singing techniques.

If you can develop the ease with which you can hit those high notes, you'll be surprised at how much your vocal range can expand.

We'll go over a few techniques in the article that follows so you can sing high notes without straining your voice.

 

How to Sing High Notes

Reaching a specific pitch is what we mean when we talk about singing high notes.

Although we have no control over our vocal range, we can alter how much air pressure is applied to them.

Vocal cord stretching occurs when we sing high notes. The vocal cords vibrate more rapidly as a result, enabling us to reach higher pitches.

However, there is a drawback: Unlike rubber bands, our vocal cords are not elastic. They are not very elastic and are difficult to rebound from. So what occurs when we attempt to sing too loudly?

Our vocal cords produce a lower tone by slowly vibrating collectively.

Our vocal cords must be stretched out more if we want to sing a higher note. Additionally, the length of the cords will affect how quickly they vibrate. You can now sing a higher note as a result.

The higher the note we can produce, the further apart our vocal cords vibrate. 

Why is Your Vocal Range Important?

Everyone's singing voice has a vocal range. Audiences are savvy and they can tell if you're straining outside of your comfortable range.

Vocal range is the distance from your lowest to your highest pitch.

This is how you determine what notes you can sing without straining yourself. Regardless of voice type, almost any vocalist can hit high notes.

The fact that those notes sound good is what matters most, though.

So, let's concentrate on making high notes comfortable before you think about whistle register or how to sing vibrato.

Before we get into the meat of this article, a quick word of caution: Many people believe they must push themselves harder to reach those high notes.

However, pushing those high notes is likely what's holding you back. So you're probably performing these exercises wrong if you experience any pain or strain during them.

Now that we got that out of the way, here are a few ways to hit high notes without straining.

 

Tips to Consistently Hit Higher Notes While Singing 

Properly Warm Up

Warming up your vocal muscles is essential.

Similar to stretching before exercise, the more you stretch it, the more flexible it will become over time.

Your vocal muscles will become accustomed to being stretched if you consistently focus on doing so, making it easier and more comfortable to sing higher.

Humming or singing low notes is a common way for singers to warm up their voices.

You can sing higher notes more easily by doing this.

You can sing high notes without straining your throat by starting with low notes.

To find the one that works best for you, try out various songs. You might want to begin slowly and pick up speed gradually.

Your singing voice will benefit greatly from this daily practice.

Facial Relaxation

Some believe that opening up their mouth wider and exhaling more air is the best way to sing a high note.

Hurting yourself won't help you in any way. A higher note would be even worse if your neck veins protruded at every attempt.

Before singing, practice relaxing your face and mouth; this is a great way to avoid harm.

Put both of your trigger fingers over your chin and your thumbs on the fleshy area under your chin. Gently massage this area to ease the tension in the muscles.

Repeat while keeping your mouth open and your eyes as scrunched up as you can.

The face and jaw can be expanded with great yawning and deep breathing.

Stretch your neck and shoulders well; these areas likely hold a lot of stress that could affect your ability to sing.

The Lip Trill

 

One of the best vocal range-expanding exercises is the lip trill. Almost anyone can accomplish this.

The main benefit of lip trills is that they allow you to sing without straining from the bottom of your voice to the top.

Even if you struggle to sing high notes, you can typically sing them with a lip trill.

This is how to perform a lip trill:

• Put two fingers in the center of your cheeks and vibrate your lips by blowing them together. As you blow air through the lips, you want them to bubble together uniformly.
• Say the vowel "uh" behind the lips while the lips flop together to create some volume.
• Next, choose a note that feels natural in your voice at the bottom (try C3 for men and G3 for women if you have a piano) and sing it while holding the "uh" vowel behind your lips.
• Next, perform a siren by lip-trilling from a low note to a high tone and then back down.
• Once you can smoothly transition from your lowest note to your highest note and back down, practice singing the lip trill from the bottom to the top of your voice.

Don't worry if you hear a break or crack in the middle of your voice. No matter how it sounds, trying to just let the trill extend to the top of your voice is preferable.

 

Humming Exercises

Another vocal range-expansion exercise is humming.

Humming is a simple way to improve a weak voice.

One of the best and simplest ways to hone your vocal abilities and warm up your vocal cords may initially appear absurd or unusual.

Place the tip of your tongue below your bottom teeth while practicing to keep your mouth shut and your jaw relaxed.

The secret is to focus on the "nnnn" or "mmmm" sound that results in a broader, deeper, and warmer tone of voice as you practice for 5 to 10 minutes per day.

 

The"ooh" Vocal Siren

Let's sing a vowel you might hear in a song now that you've warmed up with the lip trill.

The "ooh" vowel allows you to reach the highest notes in your voice without exertion, making the "ooh" vocal siren an excellent workout.

The vowel "ooh" might work wonders for you if your vocal cords are a little strained on those upper notes because it relaxes them.

The "ooh" vocal siren should sound like this:

• Start by uttering the vowel "ooh" as if you were going to say "Oops."
• Find a pitch in your voice that feels comfortable to start on (again, if you have a piano, try C3 for males and G3 for women) and sing the note with an "ooh" sound, as if you were saying "oops."
• Perform a vocal siren by singing the "ooh" vowel on your highest note, your lowest note, and then your highest tone again.
• Finally, try to sing the "ooh" siren smoothly and without breaking or straining your voice.

 

The "ee" Vocal Siren 

Let's focus on finding the appropriate vocal tone for singing now that you've identified your highest notes on the "ooh" vowel.

The "ee" vowel is quite similar to the "ooh," but it has a little more edge, which makes it sound cleaner.

How to perform the vocal siren with an "ee."

• Start by articulating the vowel "ee" as you would the word "eat."
• Then, sing the "ee" vowel on that note as if you were saying "eeeeeeeeat," finding a comfortable beginning pitch at the bottom of your voice.
• Next, sing a vocal siren by going from your lowest note to your highest note and then returning to your lowest tone on the vowel "ee."
• Once you feel confident performing this vocal siren, try to reach the peak without straining or breaking.

Do not continue if you have any pain.

 

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AIMM: Career Options For Child With Music Aspirations

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GA based Atlanta Institute of Music and Media (AIMM) has published a new resource that can help parents learn how to support a child with a burgeoning interest in music. Freely accessible on the Institute’s blog space, the article highlights a number of career options for children with music aspirations and emphasizes how parents can ensure their child’s success later on in life.

AIMM observed that many parents tend to have misgivings about their child pursuing a career or higher education in music due to the belief that there are relatively few music careers in which they can flourish. In some cases, parents may even be concerned that a music career will be difficult to earn a livable wage with, and AIMM attributes this to the stereotype of the starving artist. However, having developed the minds and talents of countless artists and music producers over the year, the Institute says this stereotype has no basis in fact.

Careers in music, they assert, can be extremely lucrative, with individuals making upwards of six figures depending on their specific role. Notably, many of these roles also have nothing to do with the performance aspect of the industry. A musician need not take to the stage or advertise themselves to gain a following in order to be successful, and AIMM says one of the best ways to ensure this kind of success is to obtain a music degree.

The article says, “How employable your child will be is an essential aspect of becoming a music major. In this regard, a music degree is absolutely worth it. Many employers seek out music students because these candidates have knowledge of music theory, note reading, performance techniques, and understand the technical aspects of music. Every degree has its own concentration and various required courses in music, so your child should know the career path they want before getting started.”

Since this involves children, AIMM acknowledges that few will know exactly what they wish to pursue so early. However, it is advisable that they have some idea of what they would like to do, especially given that much of the action that occurs behind the scenes in the music industry can be found with a little online research. Should any jobs or activities stand out to them, this may indicate where their attention should be focused in their academic career. The Institute adds that a working knowledge of music hardware or software can contribute greatly to their appeal with potential employers, bolstered by internships, networking and so on.

The article identifies a number of careers that serve as excellent examples of lucrative careers in music. The first of these may have a poor reputation given how notoriously difficult it is to break into, but a child who shows a natural aptitude for performing live and so on may wish to become a professional musician. Alternatively, they may feel the call to teach others, in which case a career as a private music teacher may be what they are looking for. AIMM also suggests that parents and children take a look at the roles of music producers, music therapists, sound technicians (for broadcast), audio engineers and more.

While it is possible for an individual to succeed in these careers without an extensive academic background, AIMM says that all of these careers benefit enormously from having a music degree. In addition to reassuring potential clients and employers of the individual’s capability in their field, it means that they have had experience in the industry (which is especially important when starting out), networked with like-minded peers, used and become familiar with top-of-the-line equipment and acquired the best performance techniques.

The article concludes, “If your child has the drive to succeed in the music industry but doesn't know where to start, let the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media put them on the right path.” AIMM offers a music degree that provides comprehensive instruction in music and related careers. Anyone who wishes to learn more may read the full article or contact AIMM directly to discuss their child’s future at the Institute and in the industry. See more here: https://www.aimm.edu/blog/my-child-music-degree.

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Atlanta's Foremost Music School Is Offering An Online Music Production Certificate Program

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Atlanta Institute of Music and Media (AIMM) is urging United States residents and international students, who envision a career for themselves in the exciting world of music production, to find out more about its online music production course.

AIMM’s Online Music Production Certificate offers “a hands-on, immersive music atmosphere, the opportunity to become AVID Pro Tools Certified, rigorous and engaging course material that covers all aspects of tracking, editing, mixing, and mastering music, 100% online and asynchronous coursework that gives students ultimate control over the pace of their learning, a significantly lower price point than other music schools, and lifetime career assistance and networking opportunities.”

The spokesperson for AIMM talks about why students should consider opting for an online course by saying, “Over the years, we have catered to all types of students here at AIMM. We have found that there is a huge difference in how our students learn best. Since music production is a creative endeavor, we have observed that some of our students feel out of their element in the classroom environment. These students would much rather consume the high-quality course material, that we have compiled here at AIMM, in the privacy and comfort of their own homes. However, classroom learning has its distinct benefits such as immediate feedback from instructors and the chance to get one’s questions answered on the spot. With AIMM's online music production program, we wanted to bridge the gap between these two distinct styles of learning. We want to make it possible for everyone to sharpen their skills with the best music production instructors working in an academic setting today. Moreover, learning from home also allows our students to save the money that they otherwise would have had to spend were they to move to Atlanta. With our online course, our students can learn at a pace that works for them in a schedule of their choosing without having to quit their current employment. With full-time coursework that lasts just 9 months, students who enroll today can also look forward to getting hired in less than a year. If you think you have what it takes to make it big in the music industry, come to AIMM where we will equip you with all that you need to know to match wits with the best of its professionals.”

Some of the school’s most accomplished alumni include Kesha Lee, an engineer who earned a Grammy for her work on Childish Gambino's song, This is America, KEYZBABY, who co-produced America's #1 song in 2020, WAP, and Turbo the Great, a producer who has worked with Young Thug, Gunna, Lil Baby, and Travis Scott. Some of the other major artists that our alumni have partnered with or worked for include Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Beyoncé, Ciara, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Childish Gambino, Nelly, Mariah Carey, TI, Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige, Lil Uzi Vert, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, and more.

The musical, acoustic, technical, and production skills that students learn at AIMM are also applicable to other industries. For example, Andrew Tanguay, an AIMM alumnus is an Audio Tech at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Atlanta Falcons. AIMM graduates can qualify for a range of audio production and music composition-related careers such as Director of Audio Events, Director of Visual Events, Music Producer, Sound Engineer, Audio and Lighting Technician, Audio Engineer, Music Center Owner and Entrepreneur, Audio Visual Specialist, Professional musician, Mix Engineer, Contemporary music production instructor, Music Composition, Musical Theatre Performer, Artist Director, Piano Guitar Tuning Professional, Music Instructor/Teacher, Private Lesson Instructor, DJ, and more.

AIMM is an accredited music college that offers multiple associate degrees and certificates for musicians, engineers, and producers. Music students from the United States and all over the world who are looking for the best online music production school can get in touch with AIMM at (770) 242-7717 or write to it at admissions@aimm.edu for inquiries about the admissions process or the courses it offers.

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