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Saturday, April 14, 2007

Dewy-eyes, with the help of an assistant, gets "snoopy eyes" around k-corner n went to office and talk-talk with the vocal trainer after the 1st vocal training on 14 April 12.30-1.30pm.

ppl who went for training: Terence, Karl, Georgina, Meliza, Eevynn, little Hui Min, Abigil, Nicole, Jasmine..

they stood in a circle, and follow the CD's voice & music to train, with assistance and explanation from the trainer.

~tired n slight serious mood~

[Dewy's messy-'ching chai' report]

After reports from observation n conversations wif the trainer, this is what i remember:
(vocal trainees & newbies, take note yar)

The purpose of this vocal training actually covers a pretty wide scope. - to help you understand voice, widen vocal range (can sing

higher n lower), techniques of discovering your voice, improve your diction (pronunciation/say the words clearly), expression of voice.

There is a new vocal technique being introduced, the "neigh, neigh" practice. This is to help you sing high using your speaking voice, rather than the old-school way of singing falsetto (artificial high tone/"jia3 ying1").

The trainees will be getting practice materials soon; must prac min. 3 times a week, every time 15-20mins. Probably will injure your throat if practice the wrong way. So must practice "right-right" ya!

Problems: (oh ohh..)

The vocal trainer is a little disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm among the trainees. A bit "sian sian"..

Trainer: "Putting myself back when i was younger, I would be very excited if i am given a chance to be part of the album-recording, but i don't see it happen here (I don't see any enthusiasm n excitement during vocal training). I mean, how many teenagers have the chance to actually record an album? "

"there is no 'oomph!' among the trainees"
tired? shy?

2nd problem:

Diction.
During diction practice, they pronounced the words with the song's melody in mind, so the sound volume of words is not consistent, it gets softer and fade off sometimes.. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.... not good!

I guess the trainer expected them to say it out louder and to really practice to sing in clarity at the correct timing.

maybe the trainees are not used to this type of training..

**Vocal audition is to spot potentials only; vocal training is to train them until they are good enough to hold the mike n sing.

Dewy-eyes: wah! recording really got high standard. i heard from the trainer that if they can be more 'excited' and practice seriously & diligently, they can sing really well and be good enough to hold the mike n sing lo =)

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