Indian Institute of Mass Communication is an internationally reputed Institute that offers the job oriented courses to the aspiring candidates. Institute is well known for Academic and Practical Training in Mass Communication. IIMC is an autonomous body funded by the ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. Institute invites all the eligible candidates for certificate course of Radio Jockey.

Courses offered by the IIMC:

• Certificate course in Radio Jockey (June 2009 – August 2009) (40 seats)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Students must have cleared 10+2 level from the recognized Board to be eligible for this course.
• Preference will be given to the candidates who have done graduation from the recognized University.
• Basic Knowledge of Computer is essential.
• The age of candidates applying for this course must not be less than 18 years of age.

Note:

• Medium of Instruction and Examination: English and Hindi
• Fees: Rs 25000/- payable at the time of admission
• Mode of Selection: Based on Interview on the short listed candidates.
• The course may stand postponed if sufficient number of candidates are not found.

How to Apply:

• The application form can be downloaded from IIMC website: www.iimc.gove.in

Important Dates:

• Last date for submission of application forms: May 30, 2009

Contact Details:

Indian Institute of Mass Communication
New Delhi
Website: www.iimc.gov.in

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संगीत का हमारे ऊपर क्या प्रभाव पड़ सकता है????

संगीत का हमारे ऊपर क्या प्रभाव पड़ सकता है????
आख़िर ये ध्वनी तरंगो से ज्यादा कुछ भइ तो नहीं हैं,
फ़िर भी क्यों एक अच्छी धुन सुनते ही हम उसमे खो जाते हैं, और थोडी भी बुरी लगने पर गर्दन टेढी होने लगती है?
शायद इसका सम्बन्ध मस्तिष्क की बनावट से है,क्योंकि सबकी पसंद एक सी नहीं होती,
किसी को एकदम सरल संगीत पसंद आता है, तो किसी को एक तेज ,तड़क भड़क वाला,
पर मैं कोई डॉक्टर तो नहीं हूँ जी अब मस्तिस्क की सरंचना समझने बैठ जाऊं,
और ना ही कोई कवि हूँ, जो इस बात पर ही कविता लिख डालूँ ,
पर हाँ मैं इतना तो समझता हूँ की संगीत का हमारे जीवन,हमारे व्यक्तित्व पर क्या सामान्य प्रभाव है........

सामान्यतः जो लोग धीमा संगीत पसंद करते हैं.जैसे ग़ज़ल, या Soft Romantic Songs, वे लोग शांत स्वाभाव के होते हैं, जीवन को अधिकतम आराम के साथ जीने का प्रयास करते हैं, दिल के सच्चे और बातचीत में नपे तुले शब्दी का प्रयोग करने और भीड़ से दूर रहने वाले और हाँ कभी- कभी तो अपने आप से ही बातें करते दिख जाते हैं.......
इसके ठीक विपरीत, जो लोग तेज संगीत पसंद करते हैं, उनका व्यक्तित्व भी वैसा ही होता है, तड़क भड़क वाला...
ये लोग हमेशा भीड़ से घिरे या भीड़ का हिस्सा बने दिख जाते हैं,
हर पल कोई नया प्रयोग करने को तैयार, शब्दों पर कोई रोक टोक नहीं होती और किसी का भी मजाक उड़ते या चिढाते हुए पाये जाते हैं....

इन दो प्रकार के लोगों के अलावा आजकल एक तीसरा प्रकार भी दिखने लाग है...
जो पुराने गानों को Retro कह कर सुनता है, और नए गानों को भी बड़े चाव से सुनता है...
तो अब क्या इस पर दोनों प्रकार के संगीत का असर होगा??
जवाब है..... हाँ, बिल्कुल, इसपर दोनों प्रकार के संगीत का असर होगा, और इसका व्यक्तित्व भी मिश्रित प्रभाव होगा,
ये भीड़ के सामने सबकी नजरो का केन्द्र बनने की काबिलियत रखेगा,
पर उससे पहले भीड़ का प्रकार भी ध्यान में रखेगा, क्योंकि कुछ जहग नज़रों का के बनना खतरनाक साबित होता है....
कुछ बोले से पहले थोड़ा सोचेगा, नपे तुले तो नहीं पर हाँ सधे हुए शब्दों में जवाब देगा...
अकेलेपन से न डरने वाला, भीड़ में आत्मविश्वासी , चंचल तथा गंभीर व्यक्तित्व को स्तिथि के अनुसार बदलने वाला और अपने साथ साथ दूसरो के जीवन में आराम ध्यान रखने वाला होगा...

तो सार ये है, की सिर्फ़ धीमा संगीत ही नहीं समयानुसार तेज संगीत भी सुने,
यह न केवल आपके व्यक्तित्व का विकास करेगा, बल्कि आपकी समस्याओं को भी कम करनेमे सहायक साबित होगा....

अब सोचिए यदि आपके पास एक म्यूजिक प्लेयर है, और एक ही वक्त पर आप और आपके भाई-बहन उस पर उनकी पसंद के गाने सुनना चाहते हैं, जो आपको बिल्कुल भी पसंद नहीं हैं....
अब आप ऐसे में दो काम कर सकते हैं,
या तो उन्हें डांट दे और अपनी पसन के गाने सुने॥
या उनकी पसंद के संगीत पर ध्यान देने की कोशिश करे, हो सकता है आपको पसंद ही आ जाए...
और अगर न पसंद आए तो अपना कंप्यूटर करे, और मेरे इस ब्लॉग पर कोई कमेन्ट छोड़ दें :)

फ़ैसला आप पर है...
आशा करता हूँ आपको ये ब्लॉग पसंद आया होगा...
सुनते रहिये अपने अप्संद का संगीत...
और हाँ कमेन्ट जरूर छोडियेगा.....



अंजित

This week’s playlist for my mobile phone….

I love music more than anything, and this is the reason of creating this blog,

I have Sony Ericsson w200i walkman phone, majorly used for occasional photography and full day radio and MP3,

I am used to of deciding a playlist for a week, and change it on weekend,

I have three memory sticks; one is of 1 GB, second is of 512 mb and last is 128 mb,

Mostly I prefer my 128 mb stick as, with it I can give time to radio as well.

So here is a playlist for this week.

List of song is my personal choice, in an random order.

1. Ishq hua,Sonu nigam,Shreya Aaja Nachley,

2. Aao Milon Chalain, Ustaad Sultaan Khan, Shaan ,Jab We Met,

3. Sufi Tere Pyaar main, Oman Hayar,Jai Veeru,

4. Bhulana nahin, Jahan Zeb Hasan,SplitsVilla,

5. SplitsVilla Theme song,Agnee,

6. Aur Aahista, Pankaj Udaas,Stolen Moments

7. Sajni, Jal-The Band, Boondh,

8. Boondein, Mohit Chauhaan,Silk Route,

9. Dil Kya kare, Kishor Kumar, Julie,

10. Humsafar, Strings, Koi aane wala hai,

11. Kahin to hogi wo, Rashid ali, Vasundhara, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na,

12. Koi Fariyaad, Jagjeet Singh,Tum Bin,

13. Mora Saiyan, Shafaqat Amanat Ali Khan, Fusion

14. Tera mera Rishta, Roxen,Awarapan,

15. Haal-e-dil Title Track, Ustaad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan,

16. Bol Na Halke halke, Ustaad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan,Mahalaxmi, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom,

17. Dekho Na, Alka Yagnik & Udit Narayan,Swades,

18. Beetey lamhe, KK, the Train,

19. Zindagi Ke Safar Mein, Kishor Kumar,Aap Ki kasam,

20. Tune Mujhe Pehchaana nahin, Shaan, Raju Chacha,

21. Koi ye kaise bataye, Jagjeet Singh, Arth,

22. Tujhse Naaraz nahi, Lata Mangeshkar,Masoom,

23. Bin Tere Sanam,

24. Kadi aa mil Saawal, Ali Abbas, Lux Junoon,

25. Pal, KK, Pal,

26. Tere Bin Nahi Lagda, Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

This is the max. Capacity of that 128 mb card,

So if you like any of the listed songs, add in your playlist too,

Next week new playlist…

Till then enjoy, the music

Regards

VOICE QUALITY-Problems & Remedies

Los Angeles speech pathologist Morton Cooper believes there may be two pitch levels in every voice, an optimal or natural level and a habitual one. To find the proper pitch, Cooper recommends an exercise called the instant voice press. "Standing, place your index finger just under your sternum (where your ribs come together). Now press gently with a staccato movement and make sound with the lips closed." Saying "ummmm-hmmm" can help, adds Cooper, author of "Change Your Voice, Change Your Life" (Harper & Row). Proper breathing - from the midsection of the chest - is also important, Cooper says. "Most women breathe with the upper chest," he finds, partly from habit. 'Hold in your stomach.'" That may be good for the profile, he adds, but it impairs effective speaking.
Nasal. Don't think you are? Deborah Ross, a Santa Rosa speech pathologist, suggests this quick test: Touch the sides of your nose when you speak. "If it vibrates, too much air is passing through the nose, causing a nasal quality to your speech," Nasal speakers often don't open their jaws wide enough, adds Glass. Move the voice forward, suggests Cooper. "Practice saying 'right' or 'really.''
Nonauthoritative. Voices without authority often lack projection and inflection, experts say. To enhance projection, Glass advises bearing down and out with abdominal muscles and adding inflection. Emphasize adjectives, she adds. "Avoid ending strong statements with upward inflection." Ross says, noting "Speaking with vocal question marks is a common mistake made by women." Too fast or too slow. "Fast talkers convey the image of being nervous." says Ross, who thinks a too-slow rate is no better. "Slow talkers look and sound a little dull. They're perceived as having no energy, no initiative." For some, the real problem may be fluency breaks due to incorrect breathing, says Anett Grant of Executive Speaking in Minneapolis, a voice coach who combines movement exercises with voice training. Slowing body movement will slow speech, she reasons, though one speech pathologist dismissed the idea. In one such exercise, Grant tells clients to wave a scarf slowly in front of them as they talk. "Make a smooth, slow movement," she advises, "and let your voice follow that movement." Glass tells fast-talkers to practice taking in a breath and holding it. While exhaling, say. "Hello, how are you?," drawing out each vowel for about two seconds.

Ideal. The best voices share several characteristics, Glass believes. "They exude warmth and enthusiasm and have a lot of inflection." Voice improvement doesn't mean taking on someone else's voice, Ross says, noting "I don't change my client's voices. I change the way they use their voices." Nor is voice improvement only a matter of mastering mechanical exercises and correct breathing. Voice problems are often tied in with voice image, Cooper says, which in turn reflects self-image and self-esteem. "A lot of women have trouble changing their voices because they won't accept maturity," Grant maintains.

Adjusting to New Sound Changing the voice can be done in a single session. But changing the image itself may take much longer. Even those with a healthy voice image may need to adjust to a new sound, Cooper finds. Often, they think they're speaking too loudly or too forcefully, assurances to the contrary.

Here are some of their suggestions for correcting problem voices

VOICE - Nasal
PROBLEM - Too much air passes through the nose, making speaker sound whiny and immature.
ADVICE - Open jaw wider. Practice moving the voice forward by saying "right" or "really

VOICE - Non-authoritative
PROBLEM- Speaker seems unsure because of lack of projection, inflection. Rising intonations at end of sentences make strong statements sound like questions.
ADVICE- Project more by bearing down and out with abdominal muscles. Increase inflection. Don't end strong statements with "vocal question marks."

VOICE - Too High or Low
PROBLEM - Unnatural pitch. High voices sound too emotional; low too boring. Both can damage vocal cords.
ADVICE - To find proper pitch, stand, put finger under breastbone. Press gently with staccato movement and say "umm-hmm" with lips closed.

VOICE - Too Fast
PROBLEM - Fast talkers seem nervous, and uncertain, sometimes conveying a sense of indifference.
ADVICE - Practice taking in a breath and holding it. While exhaling, say "Hello, how are you?" Draw out each vowel for about two seconds.


hope this information helped you

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR VOICE

Voice is God Gifted, yes it true and fact, but it can be trained, this also a fact. Nobody is a born singer or narrator or voice artiste, yes he/she may have a sweet, melodious voice by birth but still his/her voice needs to be trained enough to modulate, variate and able to perform professionally for required time. I am here to tell you about tips on how to improve your voice ( for voicing, dubbing, mimicry) so that you are able to have more base, uncharred, rhythmatic voice and have some control over your throat to produce variation and modulation in your voice as and when necessary. What ever you want to become in voicing arena, be it voice over artiste, dunning artist, mimicry artiste, performing actor, you need to modulate your voice according to the mood of the script. This is the first requirement of being a professional voice artiste. Anyway, lets begin with the training.

1. Like what a singer does every morning called "Riyaaz" you should also do the same every morning. You can take "Sa" only of Sa Re Ga Ma and then take a deep breath and start reciting "Sa" with your full base voice till your breath ends. Keep in mind you have to inhale fully and should go on saying "Sa" till the end of your breath in a continuous pitch without any breaks, variation or modulation of your voice. This will not only help you in having good base voice but also increase your voicing stamina.

2. If Main/Lead Voice Over is your target, you should everyday practice atleast two scripts with proper diction, pronunciation, modulation (as & when). If you do not have the stamina you may lose your voice in a lengthy script, that is your voice may be bold, enthusiastic, fresh in the first quarter of the script and may get tired or becomes low in the end. This is called the stamina of Voice, to remain one till the end specially in the case of background lead voice overs or narrators for documentaries or audio visuals. Similarly for other voicing fields, mimicry, stand up comedy, cartoon dubbings, simple dubbings etc. Record your voice everyday and listen. Everyday you will notice some improvement.

3. Yoga plays a very important role in keeping your throat & voice healthy. Everyday chanting of "OM" for 10 minutes will give similar positive results as mentioned in point number one. You can also perform other Asanas for throat as "Singasana" and "Bharamri Pranayam" which will clear your throat and keep you away from all problems.

4. One more Yog asana which is the most effective is 'Ujjhayani Pranayam' where full throat is contracted inside, and a sound is produced in reverse, that is you are producing sound by inhaling in through nose but throat is fully contracted and lips closed. When you breathe in fully, after that you release your throat muscles and release the breath through the left nostril, by holding the right nostril with your right thumb. A very effective way to exercise your tonsils.

5. To have a good feel of your voice and make it more fluent, one of a prestigious voice artiste once told me his secret which I am sharing with you, to speak 'om' or simple 'Aaaah' in an earthen pot or a 'mutka'. You can also practice your scripts like this before appearing for an audition or final recordings.

6. Stay away from very cold things, beverages, aerated waters, chocolates, pickles, chillies and anything very sour. Chocolates, Toffees and other paste like things form a layer on your tonsils, exposing it to infections. If you eat occasionally do try to clear your throat and I hope you all brush your teeth before sleeping. Try to gargle your throat by simple Ayurvedic Gargle Concentrate, diluted in warm water before going to bed everyday. This would minimize any chances for infection while you are in your sleep.


hope this information help you

Career as a RADIO JOCKEY or RJ..

RJ or Radio Jockey has been with us for almost a century, but since the advent of FM channels the Radio Announcer suddenly being referred as Radio Jockey or RJ. These days a RJ not only plays a part of the navigator but his/her main aim is to entertain the listeners and simultaneously provide regular online information. Every successful RJ has its own style of communicating. A sweet, mid to heavy voice is considered suitable for broadcasting but moreover its your own aptitude, your overall confidence, your personality to deliver all of it through your voice.
Although Radio Jockeys are required for all channels of Radio, but a Radio Jockey is usually related to FM. But why FM ?. FM channel broadcasts in stereo and has very good sound quality as compared to other short, medium wave channels. FM channels are relatively new medium and has gone through lot of changes since its formation. The style, expression, delivery, and content too has developed. FM Radio is a fast progressing industry with more and more channels opening up in every city of the world.


What does an RJ has to do everyday


First of all, an RJ does not have a regular 9 to 5 job. He can be called to host or anchor a show anytime of the day or night. An RJ has to be very open to himself. Whatever may be your emotions an RJ is always happy. He should be culturally active. He/She should know his/her city well, the culture and be aware of main events taking place. You should know of the language or further some dialects of other languages also, to punch in whenever necessary. Since Radio cannot survive without Movies, Songs or Bollywood in terms of India, so awareness about them is considered a necessity. An RJ should also be able to write scripts for a show. One thing more if you have written your script yourself, you know of the subject matter and can change or manipulate at your own will.

An RJ has also to anchor Live shows. If speaking is your passion, talking to people comes naturally to you, fun never ends. Your every word is Live. You react to every song or item played. Everything is spontaneous but very relevant and entertaining. In short you may have the following qualities-
You enjoy talking to people and have a desire to be aware.
You must be original and should have your own style.
Your other voice performance or qualities like mimicry, local dialects and comedy or humour items helps to carry on the show.
You can't afford to have inhibitions.
You should know how to provide variations and modulation in your voice. You should be fluent but not monotonous as this may create boredom in your audience monotone is a surefire way of losing your audience. Modulate your voice well and your fan following will increase and open the way to other assignments. If you can sound different on your show, people will enjoy listening to you.
Humans have a tendency to make mistake, if somehow a mistake has been made, either admit it or cover it up diplomatically. This may come up with experience or better listen to experienced RJs how they tackle these issues. Their professionalism, their relationship with listeners, the flow they are speaking, their interactiveness and so on. Also note how they interact live with listeners, how do they tackle some awkward queries or comments from callers. You should be ready to face that and cover up in your style quickly by changing the topic or by taking a break or playing a song. Mostly the telephone callers are briefed before for a minute or so before they come on live, this gets you an idea of the caller.
Another thing an RJ is familiarity with the sound equipment and computers. An RJ has to deal with sound mixers, faders, CD players, Call equipment, Computer for his songs and Ads database and microphones & headphones. An RJ has to be with them in his studio, so one has to be computer savvy or have a desire to learn more on that. He should be able to know, if a goof up happens or should switch over to alternate equipment quickly. Never the less there are technical support to help you.
Is formal training required to become an RJ?
No. Anchoring or Radio Jockeying depends on how you deliver, your originality, the punch in your content, your style, your personality, how you present your programme and further how you connect with your audience. An RJ should have good communication powers and language skills. Never the less, RJ courses do help to develop your confidence or bring out your personality or inbuilt caliber in hiding but are not a necessity Many of the RJ's today have never gone through any course and have a good name today. RJ hunts or talent search are often conducted by FM channels to bring out original unique talent.
Gains
There is a lot of scope for quick growth. All you need is talent, confidence and perseverance. As a radio jockey, besides getting contractual good money you earn by doing Ad commercials. As you get famous and your voice is recognized, other Radio Channels tend to attract you with better package. Alternatively RJs are also busy with doing voice-overs for ad films and movies. When they are being connected to their audience RJs also can anchor or compere TV shows or live shows / events.


so here it is all about this glamorous but tough career