To really work on the details of your voice, you need to once again record yourself talking. Record yourself reciting a long paragraph out loud, doing your best to use a relaxed, slow, articulate voice. Then listen to this recording and make note of what areas your voice still falls short in. Practice saying those parts of the paragraph better, and then rerecord your voice. Compare the first recording to the second and note the improvements. Repeat this process until you are happy with the way your recorded voice sounds saying that paragraph. Do this exercise often to target the specific things about your voice that you want to improve the most. Download some podcasts and audiobooks and take some time to listen to the way they speak. Listen carefully to the control they have over their voice, the way they articulate and move their pitch up and down. Part of developing a good voice is getting familiar with what a good voice sounds like. And, people naturally learn from example, so listening to good speakers regularly will start to have an effect on your own voice. The best and most effective way to improve your voice is through professional voice coaching. Find a voice coach in your locality and book in for an assessment. Once you're seeing the coach, you'll discover new ways to project and improve your voice. These can be a great way to improve the way that your voice comes across. Singing and speaking are very closely relating, so improvement in one area will carry over to improvement in the other. Search online for singing lessons near you.

Summary: Listen to the details of your voice. Listen to good speakers. Get elocution lessons. Try drama or singing lessons.

The herringbone stitch creates a tight knit, so it can be difficult to work if the yarn is too bulky for your needles. To ensure that you will be able to work the stitch, use needles that are a size or 2 larger than is recommended for the type of yarn you are using. For example, if the yarn calls for size 11 needles, then you might use size 13 needles instead. The herringbone stitch creates a tight knit, so it is great for projects that you want to be tightly woven. This includes things like pillows and other home interior designs. The herringbone stitch also has a sophisticated design that is great for garments, such as scarves, cowls, and purses. The herringbone stitch looks different on the right and wrong sides. The right side has a crosshatched design that lays flat, while the wrong side has raised edges in between the rows. Keep this in mind when you are creating your project to ensure that the side you want to stand out will stand out.

Summary: Use larger needles than you need for the yarn. Make pillows or other projects that require a tight knit. Keep in mind that the wrong side will look different.

There is no denying that we are our own worst critics. More often than not, you simply can't create enough distance between yourself and your own picture to be a great judge of the shots. Prune away any obviously bad shots (out of focus, blinking, etc.), then have some friends or family members point out their favorites. Don't ask for advice if you're not going to take it. Even if you think a shot isn't your best, if multiple people pick it out then it clearly resonates in some way. You could spend hours talking about photo editing, but the basics will handle 95% of your shots. Brightness and Contrast are the most important features. Use it to create a nice range of blacks, whites, and grays. Lower the brightness to remove any bright white spots, then up the contrast so that any black pixels in the image are deep and dark. Avoid any bright "pure white" patches. Lowering the brightness usually takes care of this, but you could also start to experiment with Luma Curves. To do so, pull the far right slider to the left to lower the total white output. Sharpness, when added subtly, can take great pictures and make them even stronger. Note, however, that too much sharpness makes an image grainy and unattractive. Each photo editor has different settings, but even adding 4-5% sharpness will separate amateur editors from pros. " Saturation is a measure of the color intensity, so higher saturation means more vibrant colors. This is a nice subtle way to make your skin, eyes, and hair really pop, but you can overdo it. For real Photoshop pros, try upping the Saturation in just the reds and oranges to give yourself a natural looking "tan glow." You can use saturation to help fix some small shooting errors. If, for example, the light makes you look a little sickly, lower the saturation in the greens and up some reds and oranges. In general, you'll want to find, edit, and print 4-5 images. Many modeling gigs require upwards of 10. Whatever you do, make sure you only send your very best pictures. If a shot is good, but not great, toss it and take another one.

Summary: Have another set of eyes (or two) help you pick your best 4-5 shots. Use a photo editor, like Photoshop, to dial in the brightness and contrast. Add a little sharpness to the shot. Very lightly up the saturation to get a slight "tan. Print it in an 8x10 size if heading to modeling or acting gigs.

If you are ever unsure if you are assembling your flute correctly, ask your teacher for more guidance. They can give you pointers and watch as you assemble your flute to make sure you are doing it correctly. The joints of a flute are designed to fit snugly for proper tone and intonation. You might think that adding some kind of lubrication will make it easier to assemble the flute, but this can actually cause your flute to play and sound incorrectly. Avoid putting any kind of oil or other lubrication on your flute when assembling it. Always be gentle when assembling your flute. Don't put your fingers on the moving parts when putting the joints together (unless you are lightly pressing the C keys when putting the footjoint and body together). Use a light touch and gentle twisting motions to fit the joints together, rather than grasping the flute pieces in your hand. Following these guidelines will prevent you from damaging your flute. Keeping your flute clean is important for maintaining the instrument, and it's convenient to do so when you're assembling it. Use a polishing cloth (sometimes called a "silver cloth") available from a music store. Gently wiping the flute and swabbing moisture from the insides when you disassemble it will be sufficient for everyday cleaning.
Summary: Ask for help if you need it. Do not use lubrication. Handle the flute parts with care. Swab and clean your flute regularly.