Article: A digital audio workstation, or DAW, is a computer setup and software program that you use to make your music. Even if you plan to only record instruments instead of creating music digitally, you still need to know how to use a program that will allow you to record, layer, alter, and mix the sounds so it sounds good.  Download a program to your computer to start building your workstation. Popular DAWs you can purchase include FL Studio, Bitwig, and Pro Tools. Many DAWs include tutorials that will teach you how to use them. The right studio environment can help both you and any producers, musicians, or artists you collaborate with come up with new and exciting music. Set up a studio that has all of the equipment and instruments that you’ll need. Make the studio space comfortable so both you and the people you work with enjoy working there.  Make the recording space soundproof so your recordings are high quality. Have comfy chairs and couches so you can relax while you’re working. A hook is a short riff or musical sound that makes a song catchy and good. Whether you’re playing an instrument or making a beat on using a digital program, start writing a song by coming up with a hook or rhythm that you can use to guide the rest of your song creation.  Play around with different sounds until you find something that you like. Listen to other music to come up with interesting combinations. Remix a classic song into something brand new. For instance, you could sample vocals from a church choir and add them to a catchy electronic dance beat. You can use a recording program to add drum samples and loops or you can record a drummer playing on a drumset. Add the percussion layer to your track to give a cadence and tempo to the rhythm and hook. Make sure the beat makes sense with the rhythm. For example, if you’ve got a fast-paced punk rock guitar riff as a hook, you’ll want a fast kick and snare to go along with it. Come up with lyrics that fit the rhythm of your song and match the overall mood of the melody. For instance, if the song is low and sad, the lyrics should match the feeling conveyed by the music.  Try singing the words or having a singer use them to see how they sound out loud. Have a friend who writes poetry or lyrics try to come up with some for your songs. Bring in other singers and musicians to add layers to your songs. Working together with other people on a song will bring different tastes, styles, and talents that can produce new and unique sounds.  Reach out to musician friends or acquaintances to see if they’re interested in working on a project with you. If you need a specific musician, like a drummer or guitar player, you can pay one to come to your studio and work with you. Look online or contact other studios for information about hiring a musician. In today’s world, you don’t necessarily need the support or backing of a large record label to get your music heard. The internet allows you to upload and spread your music so it can be heard by millions of people all over the world. If you’re trying to get yourself and your music heard, use the internet to put it all out there.  Use websites like Bandcamp, Soundcloud, and YouTube to upload your songs so you can share them with other people. Create social media pages for your music and put your songs on there so they can be heard and shared by listeners.
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Set up a digital audio workstation to create your music. Create a studio space so you can record. Come up with a catchy rhythm and hook. Add a drum section to the track to give a beat to the song. Write lyrics that suit the mood of the music. Collaborate with other musicians to make new music. Use the internet to broadcast your music to the world.
Article: Start with a circle, and then add an angular shape below the circle for the jaw line. Determine the position of the parts of the face using crossed lines as guide. You can add details like the collar bones to make your character more realistic. Remember to make the shoulders and neck curve into each other naturally. Take note that in most manga, male characters have more linear shaped eyes compared to females whose are usually drawn using more rounded shapes. Add the nose and lips. You can add little details to the ears to make them appear more realistic. Compared to anime characters, manga characters are usually more detailed, so be sure to apply this to the hair.
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Draw an outline of the face. Draw the neck and shoulders. Using the crossed outline on the face as guide, draw the eyes. Sketch the shape of the face and ears. Using small random strokes, sketch the hair. Accessorize your manga character by adding clothes, etc. Erase unnecessary lines. Color your drawing.
Article: Treat your Social Security card with as much respect and care as your birth certificate, tax records, and other confidential documents. Unless you’re required to show it, keep the original card locked in a safe at home. If a professional entity requests the card, see if you can bring a photocopy instead to avoid losing the original. To defend against fires, floods, and other disasters, keep your card in a weatherproofed container. In most cases, entities requesting your SSN will not need the actual card, just the number. The safest way to relay the number is by committing it to memory, that way nobody can steal the original paperwork from your wallet, purse, or briefcase. To help you memorize your SSN, try reading it aloud or writing it down multiple times. Test yourself daily until you can recall it without a visual aid. When getting rid of confidential documents, make sure to run them through a cross-cut or confetti shredder. This is especially important for documents that list your Social Security number, like financial statements. For extra security, try burning your documents in a fireplace or pit. Some public and private organizations require your Social Security number to function properly. Most, however, have no use for it. Before giving your number to an organization, ask what they intend to use it for. When in doubt, only give your SSN to entities like your employer, the IRS, and banks. If an institution has a spot on their forms for your SSN, check to see if it’s required or optional. Many places, like doctor’s offices, collect the info but don’t actually need it. At some point, everyone gets targeted by e-mails or phone calls requesting private information. Unless you explicitly requested an e-mail or phone call from the person in question, do not give them your SSN or other identifying information. Never click on links or download attachments from phishing e-mails, as they often contain malicious software that will harm your computer or steal your information.  Look for signs that an e-mail is a scam, like a suspicious e-mail address or bad grammar. Look for signs that a phone call is a scam, like suspicious reward offers or a reluctance to describe the reason for calling.
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Lock your Social Security card in a safe. Memorize your SSN so you don’t have to reference your card. Shred used documents that list your SSN. Ask why an organization needs your SSN before giving it to them. Look out for phishing e-mails and scam callers.