Monday, November 09, 2009

Here's some videos and photos.

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Thursday, May 07, 2009

I have not been in here for ages. Lots have been happening in my life. Mountains after mountains, problems after probelms.. but still we have to keep overcoming them.

Ever since I started this path, I should have known that it was never going to be easy. I made big mistakes, made enemies, hurt many people around me, lost many friends, grown up, made more mistakes and now I'm still learning.

Has it been worth it? Absolutely Yes. Because of all this, I know my God is always there for me. Because of my human nature and flaws, I know I need God ever so much more. Because of my sinful and willful nature, I know my God is a forgiving and ever so loving Father who loves and takes care of me.

The first half of my life has been messy, filled with Failures, but through it all God has never forsaken me. He still gives me dreams and visions. I am going to be His Great Under Dog Story. It is still in writing but everyday, I am sure the story will end by bringing Glory to His Name.

In His Time.. God only Gives Us The Best!

I loveMUSIC

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

For the singing course, we have 4 stages, beginners, intermediate, advance, performance. At each stage, there will be a test where every students have to take to move to the next level.

Stage 1) Beginners (2 months) - $150/mth
Students will be focusing on their basic techniques skills.
- Breathing
- Pitching
- Rythm
- Voice Projection

Students will have to also learn one Exam song of your choice within this 2 months.

Stage2) Intermediate (2 months) - $180/mth
Once basic techniques are in place, students will move on to understanding different genres of music and higher level of techniques.

- Understanding and Using Vibrato
- Understanding and using Falsetto
- Basic R&B techiniques
- Basic Jazz techniques
- Basic Harmony (2 part)

Guest Instructors for intermediate:

Babes Conde, Popular Singapore Idol Vocal Coach who has coach the biggest stars in the industry, will be the Guest Vocal Coach to teach the R&B and Jazz Techniques. Students get to benefit from her vast experience and fun teaching techniques.

Exam piece would be one Jazz or R&B Song and a Basic Harmony test.


Stage 3) Advance (3 months) -$200/mth
Advance Stage would be preparing students for basic performing skills.

- Understanding 4 part Harmony
- Basic Stage Grooving
- Improvisation of Song
- Basic Stage performance techniques

Guest Instructors for Advance Stage:

Hafis, from popular local acapella group Juz B, will be teaching students the Harmony techniques. Hafis is also currently with the SAF Band and is an accomplished Musician who has performed in many big events and has represented Singapore in competitions overseas.

Rahim, 2008 KO Night Champion and A Former President of popular Tp Dance Group, will be teaching the basic Groove techniques and Stage performance Techniques. He will help students understand how to project on stage and also to groove freely to the music.

Students will have to work on a solo (Fast number) and a group(acapella/Duet) song for the exams.

Stage 4) Performing (4 months) -$250/mth
Once students reach this stage, it means they are serious about being a performer. Music Garage has 2 electives for students at this level.

They can choose to master Dance and Sing, or Master Pop Keyboard and sing. In this 4 months, we will develop them to be a duo artiste, which is to be a master of more than just singing.

Exam at this level will be judge by Industry producers/Artistes. We will send Students for various Live Auditions to get a Paid Singing Gigs. Exam results will be based on ability to pass these Auditions.

Every Year, the Top 4 students will be given a one year sponsorship to our Garage Project, where we will groom the Artistes for 1 year. These artistes will be given opportunities for Events, Gigs and Recordings.

The next Basic Class will start on April, Every Fri 9pm. Class is limited to only 8 per class. Do sign up early to book your place.

I loveMUSIC

Sunday, February 22, 2009

WHen I am tired, I sleep. When I am hungry, I eat. When I am sad, I cry. When I am bored, I do stupid things... er...

Thats so true. I always look for trouble. I should be more focus. Goals Goals Goals... Love should never be one of them. If it happens good. If it doesn't Good..

Now is the time to go out.. enjoy myself and work my silly ass off.. I can push harder I know.. I am already stretching myself to the limit... but everynight, I feel I still have that 20% left.. and that energyg should be spent wisely.

God should come first. Then Family and Friends. I have neglecting all of them.. Recently..

Friends... some are really precious.. others are just Disappointing... Really Disappointing..

No time for whining.. I got to concentrate on work work work... I want to make it a year I will never forget.. not like it is that hard already..

Breakthrough year ahead!!

I loveMUSIC

Sunday, February 08, 2009

I have set my Goals straight for 2009.

I have peace withing myself for I know what I want to do and how I want to get it done. For the things that I can't control, I'll leave it for the time being. No use being angry.

Thanks for all those who have shown me concern. I appreciate it. I have already said my peace. You want your money, come call me.. simple.. you want to me to pay back but don't call me? thats such a joke.

Just went to support Charlie for his B-boying dance competition. So many breakers in Singapore. I was so inspired and motivated. I will devote alot of time and energy to practicing my dance.

Being busy keeps me on my toes this whole week and I look forward to being busier. I want to achieve more than I can this year. I want to start rebuilding the different teams.

The Calles are having major changes. They dropped out of the semi finals today, but I'm so proud of what they achieved as a group, ever since the first lesson. So many ups and downs. Although I said I don't care about those leaving, I do. My heart is really pain that the original group has to change. Pain and disappointment is something I am slowly getting used to handle as times pass by.

I'm really motivated to make a big change in my lifestyle. This year is about Teamwork and Team effort to make things happen. I've been hanging out with so many new and cool people recently. They give me renewed strength to carry on. My Old friends who have always supported me are always my dears and I really cherish everything. Thank You my Friends.

New video to share with everyone. Reason I'm Alive is one of my original songs athat I am working to record soon. This is one of our practice session with Zarinah, who has an incredible voice.



Reason I'm Alive

Monday, I called you on the phone but you weren't alone
you were on your way home
so I said to myself
this is the first day of the week
I should take it slow ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh.

Thursday, I thought of all the things I should say
Maybe I could find a way (woah woah oh)
That will lead me to your heart

chorus
Cause all I wanted all my life
When I look into your eyes
most beautiful thing
an angel in disguise

can't find the words to describe
how I feel for you inside
you're a miracle
you're the answer
you're the reason I'm alive

Verse 2
Can't wait to start my life with you
everyday I'll think of something new
to make you laugh
to make you smile
to hold you in my arms forever
say these words to you and never

make you cry
girl I promise that I,
will always stand by you
will always remind you
that I really love you
and I really need you
These words I say to you
ooh ooh ooh

(Back to Chorus)

I loveMUSIC

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

You think hiding behind an unknown nick and writing stuff is goin to be unpunished. Do you think I will sit here and let you trash talk your way. Its obvious you don't even know what you're talking about.

The first Garage battle was a cash prize where every week, $50 is added to the jack pot. the winner of 3 battles in a row will win all the money. After weeks of battles and changing of weekly champion, Jayden eventually won 3 weeks in a row and got his cash reward. He was our first Garage Battle champion.

Why don't you use your real name. why always hide behind some random nick. So that you can make irresponsible remarks and get away with it. There are 2 types of people in this world. 1st group are those that dream and build, the other are those that destroy and destruct. you find joy in destroying what others build because you don't want to build your own dream.

Many people have signed up for Garage Battle. One winner, either dancer or singer will be flown to Korea. Photos will be up in Due time. You'll just be eating your words when you see the photos of the eventual winner. And thats definitely not you, cause you definitely won't have time to practice.

Garage Battle has a simple aim. To give a chance to one who has the dream of making it overseas, to provide a platform for aspiring singers and dancers to aim for. Hopefully, we can support local up coming Dancers and singers in a small way by providing them a chance to go for Auditions overseas.

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Monday, February 02, 2009

Life is like riding a bicycle.
To keep your balance
you must keep moving. -Albert Einstein

How true.. No matter what happens, we always have to keep on moving. Its those that stop that loses their balance.

Imagination is stronger than knowledge.
Knowledge is limited,
imagination encircles the world. - ALbert Einstein

I love to imagine.. Fear takes away the ability to imagine, to dream. Fear takes away the self worth to even dream. Faith brings us forward.

This year I have imagined it in my mind and what I see is just exciting! I believe in the realm of miracles and possibilities..

It’s not that I’m so smart,
it’s just that I stay with problems longer. - Albert Einstein

So thats all I need.. a little more time.. A little more effort.. I'll be able to solve the problems..

This year is going to be a life changing year. Its a year of Harvest and building.

I loveMUSIC

As much as I wish things would stay the same.. it doesn't..

Sadly relationships are paper thin.. and if we don't make a constant effort t protect it, it will break.. and soon, it'll be forgotten.

I try my best to always be there for everyone, but unfortunate events that has nothing to do with me changes things so drastically.

Disappointment once again fill me.. yet as I lay on my bed tonight, I will have to empty this feeling and wake up with a new hope.. a Hope that the future is in God's hands and that things happen for a reason.

Nothing I do is in my control, as much as I try hard to make things happen. Now I always just do my best. If it happens, its God's will be done. If it doesn't, God's making me wait for a reason.. Reasons unknown to me.

The Female acapella group will see new faces very soon. I have a vision that it'll be better, the bonds will be tighter, the new group will have a revived passion for excellence. Bye to the old.. Hello to the new.. The first batch takes a bow..

Wisdom tooth is killing me..

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