Why Students Need A Home Office
Why Students Need A Home Office
By Bobbi DePorter
President, SuperCamp
Developing strong study habits is an extremely important learning skill, but it’s often hard for kids to study at home with distractions such as TV and videogames, noisy siblings or family friends who drop in or frequently call on the phone.
Having a supportive and encouraging study space [...]
America Ferrera & Kellie Pickler Engaged
Engagements Are in the Air
Written by: Jill Sheets
Picture source: www.abc.com
At some point, most girls think about their dream wedding. What kind of dress they will ware? Will they have a dance? Will they get married in the church that they grew up in or on the beach in Hawaii? [...]
Lille-Tall Shoulders
(Photo courtesy of Team Clermont)
Lille-Tall Shoulders
Written by Ellen Marie Hawkins
Grace Bellury, also known as Lille (read on and you’ll discover why), wrote and performed the five songs on her first EP, Tall Shoulders, released on June 22. Choosing the mandolin after her first heartbreak and the ukulele after her second, Grace turned to music [...]
Evan Taubenfeld-Welcome to the Blacklist Club
Evan Taubenfeld-Welcome to the Blacklist Club
Written by Ellen Marie Hawkins
(picture courtesy of Warner Bros. Publicity)
If you recognize Evan’s name, but can’t quite place him, just take a glance at Avril Lavigne’s liner notes. He co-wrote many songs for her and was her musical director and lead guitarist until 2004.
But now it’s his turn to [...]
Music Moves Me
Music Moves Me
Written by Ellen Marie Hawkins, regular contributing writer
http://www.sxc.hu/photo/812863
They use music in movies to make you feel suspense, happiness, or sadness. You hear music in the elevator that hopefully keeps you calm. So why not use music to motivate you during your next workout? Need to pick up the pace? [...]
Fight the Quiet: Let Me In
courtesy of www.fightthequiet.com)
Fight the Quiet: Let Me In
Written by Ellen Marie Hawkins, Relate Contributing Writer
Fight the Quiet hails from Flagstaff, Arizona. Founded in 2004, the band released its first album, “Lessons in Vanity” in 2006. 300 radio stations and MTV has played their music. They’ve played with Jacks Mannequin and list Jimmy Eat World, Foo [...]
Chit Chatting with A Clever Con
Chit Chatting with A Clever Con
Written by Jill Sheets
Image Credit: Mike Maroney
We had the honor of interviewing Ryan and Bobby from the music group A Clever Con (ACC). Their album ‘The Robot’ is now available. Read more below to learn about them. Enjoy.
R: Tell us about the band and the members.
Ryan: (laughs), well the band [...]
Chit Chatting with Three Miles Out
Chit Chatting with Three Miles Out, Mick Corcoran:
Written by Jill Sheets
Image Credit: Three Miles Out
Recently, Relate had the honor of interviewing Mick Corcoran, who is the bassist of the music group Three Miles Out. We hope that you enjoy the interview.
R: Tell us about the band members?
M: Mark Knapp: Lead Guitar and Lead Vocals, Ken [...]
Help to Save Music Education in Schools
Help to Save Music Education in Schools
Written by Devin Miller
source of both pictures: www.dosomething.org/bands
DoSomething.org and The VH1 Save the Music Foundation are asking teens like you to help keep music alive in schools! By entering a video contest you could win $5,000 for your school music program!
With budget cuts occurring everyday, in many cases the [...]
Mariah Carey Continues Her Music Legacy
Written by Shama Hussain, Relate Contributing Writer
Even before the album release, Mariah Carey’s first hit single on her new album already had us “Obsessed.” Her luxurious voice and intimate lyrics bring Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel close to perfection. The album is a mix of a diva-esque attitude and heart-touching love ballads. The CD is [...]
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