MAKE BEATS FOR RAP

This is mainly due to three main advantages that come with using a beat maker online.

1. It's Extremely Inexpensive - Most newcomers and even the more seasoned producers, just don't have the finances to keep up with constant upgrades in equipment and software that are necessary to stay competitive. This is why a large portion of producers are converting to using a beat maker online. They come equipped with all the same features at a fraction of a fraction of the price. It's just a better and wiser business investment.

2. Simplicity - If you have been making beats long enough, then you know how important this feature is. When you have a beat in your head, you need to be able to put it down before you lose it. And a complicated sequencer interface will only frustrate you and kill your creative momentum. This is the beauty of using a beat maker online. There's one in particular, on their home page there's a video with a guy making a beat using the software. Now he managed to bang out a fire beat in about 4 minutes, but the part that really stood out to me was the fact that he would say what he had in his head and how he wanted it to sound. Then he would lay it down right on the sequencer. It was just that easy, you don't need to be a engineer or really have any experience to use a beat maker online. Which leads me to the next feature

3. Education - Most people that buy expensive equipment and software never learn how to use them, beyond the basics of the sequencer. Partly because they don't come with anything but a manual, or some help instructions, which are usually written in some technical language that only an actual engineer would understand. But when you use a beat maker online, at least the one that I'm thinking of, you get step by step video tutorials on how to use the software. Not just to make beats, but how to mix them and use complementing effects as well.

Now there is one program that has been deemed as the #1 program in the industry. This particular online beat maker has tutorials that are actually taught by the creator of the software. Who is a real producer, not just some software programmer. It's sequencer interface is super simple and user friendly, so even a rookie could use it and make a professional sounding beat in minutes. Trust me, it's earned it's title.

Not any more. With a little help and the right tools, anyone, even with no prior knowledge or experience in beat making can put together impressive sounds that's uniquely theirs, professionally produced, and in any style, from Jazz to Rap.

Music that that you can share with friends in mp3 format, burn to a CD, even sell online.

So if you're trying to break into the world of Hip Hop or Rap, or any kind of music for that matter, you can now start surprisingly quickly from scratch and create something that a lot of people will love. Even become the next Dr. Dre.

And just where do you begin?

First of all, in order to pluck something out of your head and turn it into something for the world to enjoy you must have the right tools to help get it right. Depending on where you are or where you're heading, a good quality beat making software is all you may need, preferably something Internet-based. A stand-alone, 'one-stop studio' with multi-track sequencer and with mp3 transfer that'll enable you to produce and export studio grade sounds but without studio grade prices.

Fortunately Internet-based beat making systems can cost as little as 40 bucks so getting started is now easier (and cheaper) than ever. Perfect for beginners, they're also ideal for the pro or for anyone looking to add professional flair to their existing audio projects, with a chance at even becoming the next big hit!

But it all begins with an idea and the right tools. You may already have some lyrics and simply want to add some sounds that'll have everyone going wild. Start there!

You may or may not have a particular beat in mind, though. Here's where your beat making machine comes in. If it's Internet based, more likely than not, it's part of a membership site with a huge database of pre-programmed audio tracks, all royalty free, that you can use as a guide or starting point --THOUSANDS -- from Spanish guitar, piano, drums, to timbales, and many, many more, ready to be dropped into any project!

Their beat making software will also guide you on how to structure your beats. But it's always a good idea to start with some percussion or drum first to create a little bounce, then add a hook, which may include a bass-line, guitar, synth-sound, etc. You'll even be given keyboard access so you can add all kinds of "jingles". If you're good at playing the piano, so much the better. You'll undoubtedly be able to create better chord progressions, better sounding melodies and generally do far more with your beats.

Having a good ear for listening to different type beats and sounds is also a good thing. But that isn't essential. Importantly, start with something that you're familiar with or something that reflects you. That's important or you might end up with a beat that you can't even identify with or something totally alien to you.

The system will also allow you to experiment with your beats such as mixing-in any number of sounds, etc. And allow you to save you work as you go so you can check your progress (even offline) and make any necessary changes later.

Some membership sites will even link you up with other like-minded beat makers so you can share ideas, beats, download each other's samples and get feedback.

NOTE: Do not make your beats too complicated. Also try to put something catchy in there (lyric or sound) to encourage listeners or fans to keep on listening.

And what can you do with your finished tracks?

1. Burn them to a CD and take them with you everywhere!

2. Share with friends!

3. Use them as background music for your Web site to create more happy customers!

4. Create a service to others!

5. Add professional flare to online video or multi-media projects. It's a chance to become the next featured YouTube.com success story OR, getting an Audio Podcast all the way to the top of the iTunes Podcast Directory!

6. Sell to fans and others offline in MP3 or on CD!

7. Find artists looking for new beats. Even send a CD to all of the record labels you can find.

Or sell online. Rap and Hip Hop beats get searched for (on Google, other search engines and elsewhere online), millions of times per year! That essentially means millions of potential customers not just in the USA, but worldwide.

Simply upload samples of your work to the Internet and make them available for listening to OR, upload them for sale on sites such as Rocbattle.com.

Never has it been this easy to achieve so much in the music industry without a huge price tag, not to mention the opportunity to sell your music to millions of potential customers worldwide, many for life.

Finally, do not rush when creating your first beat. Focus instead, on delivering that good old hook that everyone's dying for. Importantly, treat it as a first product that sets the stage for the next, hundreds more in the weeks, months or years ahead, or where ever your dreams lead.

Buy Only from Credible Producers

Like other things on the Internet, the world of commercial music is also filled with scams. You would be surprised at the number of individuals who sell pirated or stolen music to unsuspecting individuals. You could get in trouble if you will use stolen music for your creations even though you didn't know it was stolen in the first place. To avoid such a nightmare scenario from happening, you must only get music and beats from credible sources. Before you buy beats online, make sure that the site is run by a legitimate producer. How to do this? You could do some background research on the site owner. Most legitimate sites have information about their creators that is readily available.

Stick With a Budget

With some beats going for as low as a piece, it is very easy to overspend when you buy beats online. This is not a problem, of course, if you are an established musician already with money to spare. But if you are just an aspiring artist, it is wise that you be more mindful about where and how you spend your money even if its is for your craft. One of the best ways to save money when shopping for beats for sale is to be on the lookout for websites that sell beats by bulk or as packaged deals. Before you even plan to buy beats online though, you must determine your budget first.

Exclusive vs. Non Exclusive

There are basically two types of beats for sale, exclusive and non exclusive. Knowing the difference between the two before you buy beats online is important. When you buy a beat that is exclusive, it means that you are the sole owner of that piece of music. After the purchase has been made, the owner of the website will take it down from his site. Non exclusive beats, on the other hand, can be owned by a number of individuals. Understandably, exclusive beats are much more expensive. If you are on a tight budget and don't mind sacrificing uniqueness, then you can simply get non exclusive beats.

Get a Printable Licensing Agreement

One of the most important thing that individuals who want to buy beats online must do is to make sure that they will get a printable licensing agreement after they make the purchase. The licensing agreement says what you can and cannot do with the beat that you just bought. If, for instance, another party questions you about your use of the said piece of music, then you can always show him or her the licensing agreement.

Just throwing a few beats online and thinking artist will flock to buy is not enough. If you really want to make the big money (6 figures a year or more) you have to understand thoroughly marketing and promotion. You have to understand why people buy and most of all how to drive targeted traffic.

The problem most producers have is they don't where to start to sell beats online. Well you have a few choices.

1. You could purchase domain and hosting for cheap and have a web designer make you a music webpage to sell your beats.

2. You could use 3rd party arbitrage sites that allow producers to upload their beats so artist can purchase and download instantly.

3. Put your music on huge communities like myspace and soundclick and let artist contact you to purchase beats.

All of these methods can result in a good amount of money if done right.

It is a good idea to do all of those methods to make as much money as possible.

You have to treat this like a business and not like a hustle. Your in the business of selling music, and your beats are the product. Your customers are music artist (mostly up and coming) looking for affordable beats to record their tracks to.

Rome wasn't built in a day, so it will take time and dedication to start making the big bucks when you start to sell beats online. It is hard work, but worth it in the long run.

It is also a good idea to have at least 50 hot beats already made and ready to be sold. 50 is a good amount because it gives the artist a few beats to choose from.

Remember to work on your business everyday and I guarantee you will be successful.

Because the US military occupied Panama for so long, we have way more chain restaurants than most countries in Central America. We have Quizno's, Burger King, and my personal favorite, Wendy's where I can continue my ongoing french-fry study as to whether or not there really is a difference between the medium and biggie portions. Most of these fast-food joints will deliver to your house, via small noisy motorbikes. You would think this kind of service would nourish the country's lazy, couch potato demographic but Panamanians, for the most part, are not fat.

Mistake: Arriving in Panama in September without a rain jacket. The weather here is hard to complain about though: about 80 year-round. The rainy season lasts a good five months, during which you can expect a torrential downpour every few days. It's during this season that I've come to experience new levels of rain, new intensities of rain that before I never knew existed. Just yesterday, for example, it was raining so hard that this gushing rivulet of rainwater lifted some kid's play truck--the kind with an orange body and yellow roof--and drifted it all the way down to Via Argentina.

During rain storms, I come up with lyrics. If you weren't aware, I am a bit of a underground rap artist, and sometimes, I like to use my articles as marketing vehicles for this talent. Here are a few lines I threw together about Panama:
"Yeah I like to go out to beaches
Las Palmas, you know.
Cheaters envy if I want to get grimey wit' it down in Coronado
Coral Lodge in San Blas
And when I get there, I just sit back and chill."
The safety standard here is pretty high, though it is the occasional murder or robbery that simply reminds me of that all-too-cliché theme of 'living in the third world'. I've been robbed and really, it's not all that bad: In fact, I say if you can't beat em, join em. To a lot of people, living in a big city with petty crime is a bad thing, but to me there could be no better place to practice some stealing of my own. I mostly do pick pocketing and I dabble in dog-napping. In the hierarchy of criminals, pickpockets like me are like at the bottom, one above mailbox burglars and the guys who steal pies from windowsills.

In all seriousness though, the cops are pretty friendly and good to expats like myself. It is a city though, and with city life you get crime. Nothing is too extreme, and to give you an idea, we feel more comfortable here than we do in Washington D.C. Costa Rica has gotten a shameful rap for prostitution and some of that applies to Panama too. Lots of men explore that sphere and though they'll never tell their partner, a fair amount cheat on their spouses. This is kinda like asking a mime who his favorite performer is: you know he has one, but he'll never tell you their name.

There's an old saying that goes something like this: give a man a fish, he eats fish for a day. Give a man a fishing pole and he'll catch tuna fish that same day. The fishing down here is really pretty spectacular, rivaling that of Mexico. We have what is considered to be "the best fishing lodge in the world" down in the Darien jungle. We also have what I consider to be the best shortcut in the world--the Panama Canal--which is a little bit more than a tourist trap.

I'm sure there's some way they calculate standard of living and I'm assuming it's on a 100 point scale. If that's the case, I'd give Panama a 94. I love the fact that I can have a beautiful 0 dinner atop a high-rise (the restaurant scene is off the hook) or a mountain of food at a café. I love how I can be in meetings in the city in shiny buildings with snappy dressers, then 2 hours later, be sitting in the San Blas Caribbean archipelago with a 500 year-old tribe of Kunas. I love the infrastructure, which makes it easy to get to secluded beaches and mountainous regions in a breezy afternoon. In my opinion, Panamanians take great pleasure in pretending to be tough. I love the people though because I think they are unique: hard on the outside but caring and sincere in the middle--similar to Junior Mints.

If you're reading this, then you've probably taken the time to read the entire article which I commend you on. I would recommend, however, that you do something more productive with your time: go to night school or something. Oh, and if its your birthday today, happy birthday.

Artists who buy beats online should make sure they buy them form a well trusted beat seller. By finding a producer who you trust to work with you will save yourself thousands of dollars and more legal headaches than you can possibly imagine. For this reason alone I say DO YOUR RESEARCH!

There's nothing wrong with shopping around and finding the right producer and beat to use on your project. The internet has made this easier and more affordable than ever before. Now you can record an album, from the comfort of your own house, usually for less than a thousand dollars including software, equipment, and production costs. If you do not want to purchase your own equipment there are literally thousands of local studios that have trained sound engineers scattered all over the country, so there's a pretty good chance you'll be able to find one in your area.

Artists who want to record a great song need to be choosy when buying rap beats that are just right for their song. You can refer to one of my other articles if you want more in depth advice on this matter. There are literally millions of beats online to choose from, so take your time and choose several hundred that you connect with. Then go and short list them into an album after listening to them for a week or two to see what sticks with you.

Finding the right instrumental for your next classic may take a lot of digging. Producers who upload beats online usually have a large catalog to pick from, so make sure to listen to the whole thing before moving onto the next person in line. You don't want to miss a gem just because it's hidden amongst all the clutter of sites like SoundClick, MyFlashStore, and RocBattle. Make sure to put a lot of thought into selecting the right tracks before buying beats online.

Before paying for beats make sure you know which ones you want. Most producers have a no refund policy after the purchase is completed, so make sure you are happy with the selection you've made. You do not want to buy a beat that you don't wind up using on your album because it doesn't hold your attention after a couple days.

Before purchasing anything, do some legwork and research the company you are going to. Find out how your beat will be sent to you. Some producers have automated beat stores that send out tracks as soon as they are purchased, some people still prefer to use PayPal buttons and send the tracks out manually to add a human element to their business. Make sure you know in advance how you will receive your track before paying for the rights to use it. If you are pressed for time you may want to go to a producer with an automated system or 24-48 hour guarantee on delivery. Nobody wants to have studio time booked and no beat to work with when they get there.

After the album is recorded there is a wide variety of graphic designers and artists who can make your project have the shelf appeal of a major record label release for very reasonable prices. Between this and sites like iTunes, ReverbNation, and CD Baby which offer artists a way to get their CDs out to the public with little to no upfront cost you no longer need a deal to have a good distribution network set up to get your music into the hands of your fans.

But Hip Hop as a Business is still in its early stages of growth. And in my opinion has seen nothing yet compared to what is to come.

With the exponential growth of Hip Hop and Rap music, there has been the closely linked growth in Hip Hop and Rap related software products. Software to help facilitate this success is everywhere and currently the Market is awash with numerous products, from the Spectacularly Brilliant down to the useless waste of time products that many of us have been suckered into buying on a whim.

Some of the products cost astronomical sums of money, and you would have to make it as a star just to make it worthwhile buying them. And other brilliant products and some not so great ones are completely FREE.

From software for making your own beats; or Chopping other peoples Beats, to Guides on Starting your own Record Label and Guides to Learning the latest Hip Hop Dance Moves.

Shows such as American Idol and The X Factor have shown that completely unheard of acts can suddenly explode onto the scene and make it really big in no time at all.

The use of the Internet as a means of accelerating the growth of your Public Image has also become increasingly popular. Several New Stars have launched their careers from You Tube in the recent past. The average person now has access to a worldwide audience from the comfort of their office or bedroom with the click of a few keys. This means the bars of entry into the game have been relaxed for the well informed.

Armed with a collection of the right software and a bit of talent, hard work and luck, it could now be possible for anyone to break into this industry.

Who knows, this time next year it could be You!

Technology has paved way to a lot of thing that we cannot do on our own. If you cannot create the beat yourself, it would be beneficial on your part to make use of the options available online and make use of it to your advantage. Getting access to software that will allow you to make your own rap beats is not that difficult. All you need is a computer with enough free space to install the software, and access to the Internet where you will be able to get to a source link to download the software from.

The software is manly concentrated on allowing you to produce and create your own music digitally with the help of your computer. Having the software installed on your computer, you have to familiarize yourself with how to use it so you can pick the right instruments that you will make use of, and let the sequencer allow you to create the notes as well as the beat for the rap music that you are creating.

If you are new at this, first thing that you can to make your own rap beats using a software is through downloading a demo version of it. Most of these software providers online allows you to download a demo version or a free trial version of the software so you can evaluate if it truly works for you.

Let's say that you are now satisfied with the features you have learned regarding the software that you are going to use to create these rap beats, you may now opt to purchase the full version of the software so you can maximize its use.

If you want to learn how to make your own rap online well then you should look to a cheap and easy way to start first! You can make your own rap songs online real easy, if you have software on your computer that contains over 100,000 beats all at your finger tips. There is lots of software out there that allows you to download these beats and tools you will need in your rap making journey.

How do you think you would do over the coarse of a year? If you are serious about making your own rap songs, then software like this is just what you need to stay on top of your beat making game in your attempt to make rap songs, and that`s exactly what this type of software will do. You will have all the beats in the latest songs out now, and future updates to all the newest beats as there made. If you stick with this online, you will be producing great rap songs with the rap beat maker tools you get.

To Make Your Own Rap Online Start With The Mixing

To make your own rap songs online the first thing you need to do is learn the mixing, and when your only learning, the easiest way to get really great at the mixing, there is no better place to start than online. Making music online is getting very popular. Mixing is one of the most important skills you need to learn, if your going to make any kind of great rap songs. If you want to become great over time at making your own rap songs this is were you start. When you have all these beats in one place it would not be hard for you to come up with some great ideas.

To Make Your Own Rap Online Its Not That Difficult

You are probably thinking to yourself, how difficult is it really to make your own rap songs online. You can search online for free software that will not do you that much good because you will not get all the latest beats. You will get beats that are 'gone out with the indian's'. You see if you do not have the software to make beats, then you can't do it full stop. For you to mix different sounds and then put these beats into your own songs, it does not take a lot of skill but it does take a bit of your time up. If you listen to rap all the time, you should already have a good idea of rap music, which will be a bonus to you, because then you will know what type of beats you want in your song, with this software you do not need to worry about anything it will all come together nicely for you. Just like it did for me.

This brings us to how technology is affecting each of the department of life. In fact, music has been largely affected by electronics and sound technology, and the last few decades, computer technology has added a lot of more convenient features to sound production and audio recording. With the advancement of electronic and computer sound engineering, much of studio recording basics have become quicker. There are other advantages like more enhanced sound editing and easier transfer of audio/record files.

It seems hard to believe that music can be made over the computer. In fact, it is. Now there are versions of software that can create different remixes, apart from enhancing the existing music. This kind of sophistication is now being exploited by all big and even small recording companies, by big stars and by amateurs.

Now this advancement took place mainly because all the money required and the time was literally turning into an obstacle for the people who wanted to become rap beat makers. Now this entire process would actually discourage a lot of the beginners even before they started. Now even before they could start earning, these beginners would have to spend a lot of money on the equipment and so on and most of them could not afford this.

So hence, technology improved and there was software which helped all these producers to make rap beats. Now this really made life easier for all the newbie's. When you look for rap beat makers then you need to choose the ones are usually different and which stand out from the rest.

These are the ones who should have the most features. They should be able to provide you with a lot of beats and the price should also be very reasonable. Now also make sure that it has a feature which is going to allow you to transport the different types of the files. Like from an mp3 extension to an avi extension. Also you have to make sure that you can export files out here and you can also mix up different beats together.

Also you have to make sure that it is easy to use. You should have to really think about how to do something, and then the entire process of rap beat making is disrupted. So its interface should be easy and it should be used friendly too.

You may be a little hesitant to try your own artistry. While you may not be the renowned, Grammy-award winning artist, you can be you-an artist of your own.

Of course this is normally right before you look at the expense of the equipment and the skills that you will need to be able to do this!

That's right!

You need to know a fair bit about musical theory to make beats and then if you do not know your way around a recording studio it can be tough to even get a half decent sounding beat out there.

So what about if you are an average Joe just looking to make a few beats to see if you like it?

Or you just want to start a new hobby but do not want to spend a lot of money.

Well if this sounds like you the best bet you have is to find some good beat maker software that will allow you to do this.

However these too can be quite complex so here are 3 things to watch out for when you are looking for a good beat maker software package.

Keep It Simple: We have just covered that it is quite hard to get started making beats and a lot of the fancy software out there although sounding awesome are meant to compliment a recording studio so they too will need a lot of knowledge to be able to use them.

So make sure if you are going to use software on your computer that you find one that is made for beginners.

Samples & Sounds: Ah, the life of your music - you must make sure that you get enough sounds and samples that you can use.

If you don't you can end up with 10 beats that all sound the same!

Not good!

Make sure that you get some preview or a listing of the sound libraries you get with the software.

Guarantee: Have a careful look around for some good beat making software and when you find one that you think fits the bill make sure that it has a guarantee on it.

This way you can get your money back if you are not happy!

I hope this article has told you a few things to look out for when you are selecting a good beat maker.

You can work with other producers if you have the money to hire them or the connections. You can go into a recording studio, spend a lot of money and do it yourself or you can use a good online beat making software. Another option would be to simply buy a hip hop rap beat. There are many producers and websites that are selling beats that you can download and use. You need to be careful because you may not have exclusive rights to the beat and someone else may be using the same track on their song.

Using online beat making software is not difficult especially since the software not only comes with written instructions but they also include video tutorials of how to use the software to create your own beat. The cool thing is that the beat will be completely original and you will not have to worry about someone else having your beat. When you've created your beat you can do anything with it because you own the copyright. You can use the beat for yourself, another artist or you can even sell it online to other people that are looking for rap beats.

You would be surprised how many top producers are making their beats in this manner. Not only is it cost effective, it is incredibly convenient because you have access to the online software 24 hours a day. If you woke up in the middle of the night and you had a beat in your mind that you had to get out you could do that. You will have unrestricted access to the software to make your own beat. It's like having your own studio.

Here are some scenarios that may help you to see how lifestyle plays a huge role in our health.

1. The proverbial "fat gene"

Here is the internal dialogue for people who blame the fat gene: "Diets and exercise don't work for me because all of the women in my family are overweight. We have the fat gene." People who believe this make a lot of excuses why they just give up on diets. It is not dieting that is the key to losing weight, but rather long-term healthy choices.

Here is a better way of assessing the "fat gene". Certain family's patterns of eating, exercise and lifestyle are learned. For example, you grow up eating the wrong foods or not engaging in much exercise. These lifelong choices hinder the metabolism in later years and lead to insulin resistance. (Insulin resistance is a condition that impedes proper use of insulin. The body tends to hold onto fat cells and uses food to store more fat because it is not getting the right signals about our blood sugar. Over time, eating in a manner that produces insulin resistance stunts our metabolism and causes a host of other problems like heart disease, diabetes, obesity and cancer.)

From a different perspective, often heavy people learn to accept being overweight as the norm because they have come to identify themselves and family as the "chubby one". You may have to reprogram your brain to regain a leaner physique.

What can you do for yourself?

* Don't beat yourself up over your weight. Love yourself and give yourself positive messages. Seek support from helpful friends who have your best interest at heart. Dismiss those friends and family members who offer you tempting junk food when they are aware you are trying to improve your health.
* Eat foods that are low glycemic and lower in fat. For more information on the glycemic index, refer to my book called "Your Drug Free Guide to Healthy Weight Loss"
* Seek the help of your alternative health practitioner or dietitian if you are unsure why you are not achieving your goals. There are ways to reset your metabolism, it is just a matter of assessing whether you are insulin resistant, eating for emotional reasons or have an underlying hormonal or digestive issue.

2. "High cholesterol runs in the family"

There is a type of high cholesterol that is familial, however most people's cholesterol levels have nothing to do with their parents. It is how we eat and live that increases our cholesterol levels. This advice does not displace the help from your own practitioner or medical doctor. Check with your doctor before taking any of the following remedies, especially if you are on other medications or have an underlying condition.

With that in mind, here is what you can do to improve your cholesterol.

* Eat a daily diet rich in fruit and vegetables; eat fish, a handful of nuts, legumes, olive oil and whole grains. Avoid deep fried foods, red meat, white bread, white rice and sugar. Use alcohol sparingly.
* Vitamin C was researched by Linus Pauling. He found that taking higher amounts of vitamin C leads to a reduction of heart disease and cholesterol. I recommend 500 to 1000mgs per day. Eating foods such as fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C is helpful.
* Tri-chol is a supplement from Biotics Research that works very well to bring down bad cholesterol levels over time. It contains a few key ingredients like niacin, chromium, guggul, fo-ti and bitter orange, for example. It is available in the clinic.
* Fish oil is an excellent supplement for anyone to take. It acts to improve cardiovascular health, relieves arthritic pains and is good brain food. Take 1,000 mgs of fish oil per day. Fish oil capsules should contain 300 to 400 mgs of EPA per capsule.
* Exercise daily to reduce stress and improve cardiovascular health.

3. "Cancer runs in families"

Cancer does run in families, but people can do things to help prevent the incidence of this disease. Prevention is much easier than the cure. In particular, vegetarian and high fibre diets are useful in preventing certain types of cancer, such as breast, prostate and colon. If you have a hypothyroid, you may be more susceptible to breast cancer. Seek the help of an alternative practitioner to support your thyroid function. Many women are given medication and assume that nothing else can be done. Some people can actually reverse their hypothyroidism through diet and supplements. I did this for myself 14 years ago and haven't needed medication at all.

Some supplements that are toted for cancer prevention, especially breast, colon and prostate are:

* Ground flaxseed contains lignans that help to bind negative hormones and helps to sweep toxins from the intestinal tract.
* Broccoli Extract in the form of I3C or DIM, has been found to help prevent breast and prostate cancer. The compound found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage or brussel sprouts, I3C, helps to metabolize harmful estrogens and hormonal compounds.
* Vitamin D 1,000 IU's or more taken daily has been found to prevent breast, prostate and colon cancer, osteoporosis and multiple sclerosis.
* Calcium and Magnesium in higher levels have been linked to less incidence of colon cancer.
* Probiotics (acidophilus and bifidus) are good flora that inhabit the intestinal tract. These compounds help us to digest nutrients, displace bad bacteria and improve our immune system. 60 to 80% of our immune system is found in the intestinal tract and is called the GALT, gut associated lymph tissue. Keeping our GI tract humming improves our immune system.
* Fish oil is a supplement that improves immunity, reduces inflammation and is thought to reduce the incidence of cancer.

If you have a susceptibility to cancer, have an assessment done by your alternative health practitioner/Homeopathic Doctor and don't put off your yearly physical.

So how do MPCs work? Well every MPC has the same basic set-up. They have a number of tap pads plus a range of controls that manage the volume levels and effects and of course a screen output that shows track sequencing. Samples are assigned to the pads for example kick drums, snare drums, high hats, piano, guitar and bass. These samples can either be taken from audio sources such as vinyl, CD or mp3 files or purchased as complete instrumental libraries.

You can create the track in two ways. If you have good timing you can start by tapping out the groove on the pads and then build the beat by adding tracks, each time adding the sample by tapping the pad. If your timing isn't so great or if you start to build up a large number of tracks in your beat then you can simply use the sequencer to lay down the required samples at the precise point in each bar that you want.

But isn't this expensive? It all depends on your point of view. An entry level MPC will set you back just under 00 and you can quite easily spend -3000. When compared to the set-up cost of a professional studio rig, its small change. But for an aspiring producer just starting out this is a veritable fortune.

The good news is that there are now a number of beat makers available online that are basically virtual MPCs and they have many of the same features. You can build multiple tracks, tap out grooves on virtual tap pads and make arrangements using the sequencing controls. And because they are software based, they have features that are only found on top end MPCs. For example using virtual piano keys to input samples is a great way to build melody lines. Usually you would need a midi controller or synthesizer to do this in a hardware based studio.

Hip-hop was initiated as a cultural movement by inner-city youth, mostly Latinos, Hispanics, and African Americans in New York City, in the early seventies. The word "rap" was derived in the sixties, from a slang word that meant conversation.

Hip-hop has two main historical eras, the old school hip-hop era from 1970-1985 and the golden age hip-hop era from 1985-1993. The golden age of hip-hop began only when it entered the mainstream of music and it consolidated the sounds of the West Coast and the East Coast.

The origin of hip-hop music is from African American and West African music. Contributions of griots like The Last Poets, Jalal Mansur Nurriddin, and Gil Scott-Heron were significant in a big way for the advent of hip-hop in the 1960s. Hip-hop had originally begun in the Bronx. Funk and soul music were played a lot in block parties. In the beginning, the DJs at these parties began separating the percussion breaks from hit songs. They started realizing that these breaks were more entertaining and groovy. This technique had become widespread in Jamaica and had spread considerably in the New York community via the Jamaican immigrants.

Kool DJ Herc and Grandmaster Flash were the pioneers in the hip-hop industry and other DJs had extended the short percussion interludes of funk records and created a more danceable sound. As a result, remixes had become popular with the advent of mixing and scratching techniques. Many styles of hip-hop had developed in the golden age of hip-hop.

At present, hip-hop is enjoyed all around the world. In spite, of all the controversies created by hip-hop artists they are still growing in number. Hip-hop music is sold all over the world in stores and even online.

The software available is affordable and of high quality, and YOU retain all artistic license for the great beats you create at home on your computer. Forget about equipment fees and having to schedule your time around other musicians. You'll be creating amazing music from the comfort of your own home.

You will surely be making great beats and loops, but you want to ask yourself - "What makes MY music stand out from others?" You need to be creative and come up with something original any uniquely your own. What great style will you come up with that will want others to hear more and more of your music?

If you have a good ear for music and some creative ideas, you can make your own music at home - even if you don't have much experience.

If you Google "beat making software", you will find many great tools for making music online. You want to be sure that the one you choose has all the bells and whistles the are important in making your style of music. What types of instruments and sounds will you be using? Make sure you get a program with an extensive sound bank.

Maybe you want to break into the rap beat industry. You are going to have to come up with some unique sounds that haven't been heard before. If you persist with enthusiasm, you can do it with these software programs.

If you haven't made music online before, you may be a little intimidated about downloading and using new software. Trust me, though, the interfaces these days are extremely user friendly and they just get more and more easy to use.

You will find that most of these programs offer support in the form of emails. You may run into a problem or just want some advice on achieving what you are after. The answer is most likely just an email away.

You may not have all the skills required when you first start out, but with practice, you can build your talent and skills to levels that will have you amazing yourself!

If you have a good ear for music and the time to practice, you will turn out some fine tracks when you start to make music online.

Well good news!

This article will tell you the 3 methods that you can use to make rap or dance beats online.

There will be more but this article will cover the main ones.

Method 1:  Start reading and swotting up on musical theory as you will need the knowledge as the first way you can get started is to use a powerful tool like Cubase or Fruity Loops - these will allow you to make beats and some really good sounding ones but you will need to know what you are doing.

There are also meant to be used in conjunction with a recording studio so if you want to go the whole hog and do it properly it can end up costing you 00+

Method 2: The second method that you have to do this is to simply do a search for free beat makers online. Now you will not be the next Eminem or Jay-Z with these tools but they are alright for a bit of fun!

Method 3: This method is straight down the middle and my favourite if you want to make some classy beats.

Have a look for some software that will allow you to make beats and that are not as technical as method 1, they are there but you will just have to search a bit harder.

This is my favourite because if you find a good software package and you can make good beats with it, it can also count as a 'primer' for the more advanced software down the line!

I hope this article has told you how you can get started with ease and what you need!

Have fun making music!