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How To: Play jazz blues in 11th position on the harmonica

This tutorial teaches you how to play a jazz blues in 11th position with a harmonica. The Bb Blues in 11th on a C diatonic harmonica is the perfect position for a jazz jam. Watch this how to video and you will be able to play the jazz blues in llth position on the harmonica. The demonstration uses a C harp and and Eb harp.

How To: Play more advanced fingerpicking rhythms on the banjo

This two part how to video is an informal banjo lesson showing ideas for syncopation and other rhythmic techniques you can use to make a tune your own. The tune "Julianne Johnson" is used as an example of more advanced fingerpicking. This video is aimed at intermediate players who are comfortable with drop-thumbing and plucks. Watch this two part tutorial and you can jazz up your banjo playing with different fingerpicking techniques.

How To: Make a "y" style drop necklace

This video jewelry-making tutorial demonstrates how to construct a "Y" necklace, by using gunmetal chain and findings with a few crystals in Sapphire to add a pop of color. Also demonstrated is a great way to make a perfect rosary loop using the wire looping pliers!

How To: Mix a Brandy Alexander cocktail dessert drink

Rob "Riki Tiki" Roy is bringing you class, people! This dessert drink is tasty and perfect for cocktail parties, drinking with friends, and any other time you choose. You will need brandy, dark creme de cacao, milk, and grated nutmeg. Learn how to mix up the Brandy Alexander by following along with this video cocktail-mixing tutorial.

How To: Mix a lychee caipiroska cocktail

Manuel Terron, host of Mixing with the Best, shows you how to make the most delicious caipiroska with the rich lychee fruit, perfect combination of East meets West. You will need lime, lychee, sugar, vodka, and lychee liqueur. Watch this video beverage-making tutorial and learn how to mix a lychee caipiroska cocktail.

How To: Prepare delicious spinach and artichoke dip

This how to video shows you how to make a spinach and artichoke dip. This spinach and artichoke dip is a rich, and delicious dip that is easy to make, and sure to become one of your favorite recipes. Perfect as a dip or a side dish, it is just the thing for a potluck dinner or an hors d'œuvre party. Serve hot or cold with tortilla chips, bread sticks, or crackers and watch it quickly disappear!

How To: Cook the perfect Chinese cashew chicken

In this how to video Chef Jean Pierre shows you how to make the best Chinese cashew chicken you've ever tasted, with this easy to prepare stir-fry recipe. To make it extra special serve over jasmine rice. Once you've learned how to prepare this recipe, you won't order Chinese takeout again.

How To: Prepare Olive Garden's chicken crostina

This dish was inspired and created at Olive Garden's Culinary Institute of Tuscany in Italy. In this how-to video Chef Paolo Lafata will show you how to prepare this flavorful chicken entrée featuring a golden potato-parmesan crust and paired with linguine pasta and a creamy garlic-butter sauce. It's a perfect way to add some zest to your family's chicken blues. Start cooking Olive Garden's chicken crostina.

How To: Create a take home centerpiece

Get into the giving spirit and decorate your table with this holiday centerpiece. In this flower arrangement tutorial, Dave and Henry Schmidt show you how to create a centerpiece from herbs and plants that you can disassemble, providing your guests with take-home gifts. This is the perfect project for your holiday party.

How To: Cook a bell pepper and herbs egg omelette

Omelette recipes are the perfect quick and easy dish. An omelette can easily be made like the omelets you get in fancy restaurants. Watch this how to video and learn how easy it is to scramble some eggs and herbs to make a fluffly omelette with no added fat. You can stuff it with chopped bell peppers or your favorite filling.

How To: Make a fumed implosion glass pendant

The implosion technique in glass blowing creates the effect of multi-colored fingers of glass within another piece of clear glass. This video glass blowing tutorial shows how to use this style to make a jewelry pendant. Watch as the glass is shaped over a flame to recreate the fumed implosion technique resulting in a necklace pendant.

How To: Host a successful wine tasting party

LX.com's Shira Lazar visits Grace Restaurant to receive expert tips on tasting, serving, and picking out the perfect wine for your wine party. Wine tasting can be an elegant gathering, or a fun party with friends. Wines should be selected with the food serving in mind. Learn how to host a wine tasting party by watching this video tutorial.

How To: Make pie crust dough

Learn to make fresh pie dough with Professional Chef Cat Cora. This recipe will make a tender and flaky crust. All you need is flour, sugar, salt, butter, shortening, and water. Follow along with this video baking tutorial and learn how to make a perfect pie crust dough.

How To: Make fake and drinkable blood

In this Halloween Science Video Series, Dr. Diana teaches you how to make fake and drinkable blood using ingredients from your kitchen. This recipe is perfect for your Halloween Party. Now all you need is some fangs for that blood to drip down, and you'll have the scariest costume.

How To: Play piano with a damper pedal

The sustain pedal, or damper pedal, is typically the rightmost of two or three pedals and the most commonly used pedal in piano playing. When pressed, the sustain pedal removes the dampers from all strings and allowing them to vibrate freely. This how to video covers damper pedal techniques on the piano. This tutorial also touches on half pedaling and pedal changes. Watch this music lesson and you will be playing with excellent pedal technique in no time.

How To: Scramble an egg omelet in a wok

You've cooked hard boiled eggs and made scrambled eggs in a pan. Now try making a scrambled egg omelet in a wok. Watch this how-to video as our host shows you how to heat up a wok and scramble two eggs with fish sauce for a perfect breakfast omelet.

How To: Use offline iPhone apps

Watch this iPhone video tutorial to learn how to save those iPhone Web apps so you can use them even when you have no connection. This how-to video will help you learn how to use offline iPhone applications like a pro in no time. Perfect for new iPhone owners.

How To: Make ribbon bows

Hand made bows can be the perfect addition to any package or card. This tutorial video will show you how to make your very own decorative bows out of ribbon. Your family and friends will rave when you give them these super cute bows!

How To: Apply light summer foundation

This is a video tutorial on how to apply a light foundation of makeup for those sweaty summer days! (I do realize the one side of my bronzer is not blended that well, keep in mind I had to do this really fast so I didn't have time to go over it properly as I normally would.)