Singer Audition 08 Q & A
A lot of people asking me abt the information about this audition. Here are a few common asked question:-
Q)Do i need to bring my own photo ?
A) We will take photo of you during the audition but we suggest that if you have any make over photo you can bring on that day.
Q)What happened if i know only how to sing and not dance?
A) This is a Singer audition, so be sure that you can sing? Of course if you have other skills like playing piano, keyboard, dance, act, modelling, or other musical instrument it will be an advantage.
Q)Why do I need to pay for the audition?
A) As we are really serious in looking for potential singer therefore we do not want people come without preparing themselves and wasting other people time. So please do come prepared and make yourself worth the registration fee.
Q) What should I wear during the audition ?
A) Please present yourself as professional as you can =) After all we are looking for potential singer, so do impress us=)
Q) Do i need to fill up any form?
A) Yes, form will be giving out on the day of audition but If u want us to send you the form please email to ursmediaconnextion@hotmail.com and titled Form for Singer Audition 08, and we will send the form to you. Or u can call 67486960 or 94743543 to register.
Q) Should I bring my own CD ?
A) Yes, if you have your own CD please let us know so that we can help you to play your CD during the audition.
Q) Can i sing english song?
A) Yes, u can sing english song but ultermately we are looking for chinese pop song singer, the album that going to release is a Chinese Pop Album. So it is okie that u sing english song during the audition.
Q)What should I do if i want to join?
A) First you can email your full name, IC No/Birth Cer No, Contact no to ursmediaconnextion@hotmail.com and we will register you. Then, we will send you a form; you have to fill up the form and bring it with your during the audition day. Together with the $10/= registration fee.
Thank you,
Singers Audition 2008 Team
Posted by URS MEDIA CONNEXTION at 5:18 AM
Monday, January 7, 2008
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Singers Audition 2008
R. U. 16 – 23 ?With the Ability To Sing/Dance?
R.U. Streetwise, Outgoing, Ambitious & Dedicated
"URS CONNEXTION PTE LTD Management "
Currently forming a choreographed,
Singing/Dancing,
All Female Chinese Pop Act for a Record Recording Deal.
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Audition Date: 26-01-08 (Sat) 12 - 6pm
Venue:789A, Geylang Road,
#02-01,Singapore 389675
(Near Geylang Lor 41, Paya Lebar MRT)
Registration fee: $10/=
Call to register : 67486960 or 94743543
Singing Tips - Band Vocalist and Sound Check
Sink or Swim in the Mix
I'm sure many of you have experienced the frustration and strain of having to shout over the band. This of course makes not only your voice, but the entire band, sound bad. Since a good lead vocal can make or break a band, you should be given special attention in the set-up and mix. Make sure your band understands that the singer is the key focal point for the audience. They should support you when you're singing, and then shine during their solos. In addition, always use monitors. They're essential feed-back to help produce accurate pitch and volume. Get a microphone appropriate for your voice and music, and your own monitor/mixer/effects equipment to give you better control over stage mix and volume.
Run a sound check before performing. Spend time checking your vocal mix alone and with the band. Treat your sound-person with respect. Talk with him or her beforehand. If there's no time for a sound check, supply a set-list with information on what's needed from the board for each tune. (If a tune requires echo, figure out delay time and feedback before the show.) Look for ways to be in control of your own destiny!
Singers Audition 2008 Team
I'm sure many of you have experienced the frustration and strain of having to shout over the band. This of course makes not only your voice, but the entire band, sound bad. Since a good lead vocal can make or break a band, you should be given special attention in the set-up and mix. Make sure your band understands that the singer is the key focal point for the audience. They should support you when you're singing, and then shine during their solos. In addition, always use monitors. They're essential feed-back to help produce accurate pitch and volume. Get a microphone appropriate for your voice and music, and your own monitor/mixer/effects equipment to give you better control over stage mix and volume.
Run a sound check before performing. Spend time checking your vocal mix alone and with the band. Treat your sound-person with respect. Talk with him or her beforehand. If there's no time for a sound check, supply a set-list with information on what's needed from the board for each tune. (If a tune requires echo, figure out delay time and feedback before the show.) Look for ways to be in control of your own destiny!
Singers Audition 2008 Team
Singing Tips - Save Your Voice On Stage
Save Your Voice On Stage
Q: I lose my voice when I sing live. I guess I'm pushing harder than when I practice. What should I do about this?
A: The first thing that I usually ask a singer is "how well do you hear yourself in the monitors?" Often, they are not hearing themselves sing on stage, so they figure that the audience can't hear them sing and push their voice harder than what is natural. The result is that the tone becomes dull or strident and often intonation problems occur. Talk to your sound man and make sure that you have enough of your voice in the monitors. If you've got the funds, invest in a headset microphone.
Speed Up Your Trills
Q: I'm working on my R&B/Gospel styling, but my trills are slow and sloppy. Is there any thing I can do to speed up my trills?
A: The first thing we need to do is understand what trills are (also called licks, runs and turns). A trill is a scale sung dynamically with crisp delineation, fast vibrato and a clean attack or onset. In other words, going from one note to another without slurring or sliding, because slurring notes together gives the impression of poor vocal control.
On the other hand, you don't want to add an 'H' sound, a staccato or glottal stroke (clucking noise) to your vocal line to achieve separation between notes. This will create an artificial and artistically unpleasant sound. So how is note delineation organically achieved?
First, start on an F below middle C for the men or F above middle C for the women. Now sing up to a G and then back down. Learn to go back and forth as rapidly as possible without sliding or losing note distinction until you feel a 'bounce' between notes. Use a metronome and start at sixty beats per minute and speed up one or two bpm at a time while singing eighth notes. Speed up only as fast as you can while remaining clean in your note delineation. If you can get to 200 bpm, then you're up to speed with Mariah Carey and Brian McKnight.
Now you just have to learn to put together longer patterns of notes within the scales used for the style you are singing in. These scales are cataloged in the Singing Success Program. It's important to understand that learning is incremental with this. If you only speed up one beat a day, which is so gradual that it can hardly be felt, then in less than four months, you can be at 200 bpm.
Singers Audition 2008 Team
Q: I lose my voice when I sing live. I guess I'm pushing harder than when I practice. What should I do about this?
A: The first thing that I usually ask a singer is "how well do you hear yourself in the monitors?" Often, they are not hearing themselves sing on stage, so they figure that the audience can't hear them sing and push their voice harder than what is natural. The result is that the tone becomes dull or strident and often intonation problems occur. Talk to your sound man and make sure that you have enough of your voice in the monitors. If you've got the funds, invest in a headset microphone.
Speed Up Your Trills
Q: I'm working on my R&B/Gospel styling, but my trills are slow and sloppy. Is there any thing I can do to speed up my trills?
A: The first thing we need to do is understand what trills are (also called licks, runs and turns). A trill is a scale sung dynamically with crisp delineation, fast vibrato and a clean attack or onset. In other words, going from one note to another without slurring or sliding, because slurring notes together gives the impression of poor vocal control.
On the other hand, you don't want to add an 'H' sound, a staccato or glottal stroke (clucking noise) to your vocal line to achieve separation between notes. This will create an artificial and artistically unpleasant sound. So how is note delineation organically achieved?
First, start on an F below middle C for the men or F above middle C for the women. Now sing up to a G and then back down. Learn to go back and forth as rapidly as possible without sliding or losing note distinction until you feel a 'bounce' between notes. Use a metronome and start at sixty beats per minute and speed up one or two bpm at a time while singing eighth notes. Speed up only as fast as you can while remaining clean in your note delineation. If you can get to 200 bpm, then you're up to speed with Mariah Carey and Brian McKnight.
Now you just have to learn to put together longer patterns of notes within the scales used for the style you are singing in. These scales are cataloged in the Singing Success Program. It's important to understand that learning is incremental with this. If you only speed up one beat a day, which is so gradual that it can hardly be felt, then in less than four months, you can be at 200 bpm.
Singers Audition 2008 Team
Singing Tips - Breathing
Breathing for singing is very important for a successful vocal delivery.Primarily it is necessary that you are breathing properly for singing. This involves using the muscles of your diaphragm (the partition of muscles and tendons between the chest and abdominal cavity). When you inhale, the diaphragm pushes downward and contracts as the lungs fill up with air. This action enables the rib muscles to expand outward. You take this breath when you are ready to begin singing your tone. As you exhale and release your tone, your rib muscles and diaphragm begin to relax as you return to your position before the inhalation.
Let us use the song "My Heart Will Go On," (Titanic) performed by Celine Dion, as an example. When preparing to take a breath for singing, you should plan how much air you think you will need to carry you to the end of the line. (If you can, try this experiment in front of a mirror.) Inhale as you feel your rib cage expand, immediately begin thinking about how much air you "feel" you need. You may want to breathe a bit deeper at first, especially if you are a bit nervous or are a beginner. When you are ready to sing, expel as much air as needed. Be aware not to push out too much air at one time or your tone will become breathy.
"Every night in my dreams, (breathe)
I see you I feel you (breathe)
That is how I know you go on. (breathe)
Far across the distance (breathe)
And spaces between us (breathe)
You have come to show you go on. (breathe)
Near, far, wherever you are, (breathe)
I believe that the heart does go on. (breathe)
Once more you open the door, (breathe)
And you're here in my heart And my heart will go on and on.
"If you are still having difficulty with breath control try this trick. Cup one hand around your ear (as you would hold a telephone), begin to take a breath for singing and proceed to sing the song. As you begin to expel the air, listen carefully to your tone. Your attention should be on an even distribution of air throughout the phrase; with just enough air to make a smooth ending.(But you can choose where to stop or breath, if you have enough practise and want to make new challenges)
Singers Audition 2008
Let us use the song "My Heart Will Go On," (Titanic) performed by Celine Dion, as an example. When preparing to take a breath for singing, you should plan how much air you think you will need to carry you to the end of the line. (If you can, try this experiment in front of a mirror.) Inhale as you feel your rib cage expand, immediately begin thinking about how much air you "feel" you need. You may want to breathe a bit deeper at first, especially if you are a bit nervous or are a beginner. When you are ready to sing, expel as much air as needed. Be aware not to push out too much air at one time or your tone will become breathy.
"Every night in my dreams, (breathe)
I see you I feel you (breathe)
That is how I know you go on. (breathe)
Far across the distance (breathe)
And spaces between us (breathe)
You have come to show you go on. (breathe)
Near, far, wherever you are, (breathe)
I believe that the heart does go on. (breathe)
Once more you open the door, (breathe)
And you're here in my heart And my heart will go on and on.
"If you are still having difficulty with breath control try this trick. Cup one hand around your ear (as you would hold a telephone), begin to take a breath for singing and proceed to sing the song. As you begin to expel the air, listen carefully to your tone. Your attention should be on an even distribution of air throughout the phrase; with just enough air to make a smooth ending.(But you can choose where to stop or breath, if you have enough practise and want to make new challenges)
Singers Audition 2008
Singing Tips - How to sing like American Idol ?
If you have watched the show American Idol on television, you have noticed a variety of singers waiting in line to audition for the "opportunity of a lifetime." For various reasons, the show has aired some "singers" that sang off key. These "singers" were ridiculed by the judges of American Idol in front of millions of people on television.
"Do not let this discourage you! If you want to sing correctly, you should start by training your voice. "
A variety of vocal exercises can help you develop your breath control and strengthen your vocal range (some vocal Class can help). You should also practice singing acappella (without musical accompaniment). While you do this, try to record yourself as this will help develop your "ear" for music. Also, try to perform in front of an audience as much as often as possible (even if your audience is only mom and dad). This will help you get over your stage fright.
Singers Audition 2008 Team
"Do not let this discourage you! If you want to sing correctly, you should start by training your voice. "
A variety of vocal exercises can help you develop your breath control and strengthen your vocal range (some vocal Class can help). You should also practice singing acappella (without musical accompaniment). While you do this, try to record yourself as this will help develop your "ear" for music. Also, try to perform in front of an audience as much as often as possible (even if your audience is only mom and dad). This will help you get over your stage fright.
Singers Audition 2008 Team
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