Yippieeeee!! Feeling happy today because I finally acted upon my thoughts of taking up classical vocal training. And singing repertoire from musical theatre! Starting with a piece from My Fair Lady.
Although idk where this will take me, but I'm quite sure my Voice is gonna be my principle instrument. I love singing the most, anyways (:
Have been inspired by many people these few weeks, people who made me understand the reason for making music. And I saw a whole new light as to what exactly is Music; it's not just about the type of music I like to listen to. At the same time, I'm really put off by some others, who refuse to accept new things and remain narrow-minded about what they think is Music. Well, I would think it's not my concern that it hinders your musical growth in that sense, but don't insult a serious musician, and if you do it pisses me off REAL bad.
On a brighter note, am currently writing for a string trio! Musicians from YST will be coming down for a workshop whereby they'll be playing our works. Hahah writing for real musicians' really different from just sequencing the sound in Logic and then scoring afterwards. Really interesting to learn about the instrument itself and the techniques! Hoping the piece will turn out great :D
Alright then, till the next post!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
First post of 2013
2013, currently I'm in the third week of a new semester. I've also received my results for the previous semester and they turned out to be rather demoralizing. The numbers look demoralizing, but they are apparently the "normal" range in Lasalle.
The system goes like this:
70-100 : A
60-69 : B
50-59 : C
40-49 : D
And 40% is the passing mark for all modules.
With this system, I fall mainly into the B&C category. Imagine how demoralizing it has be seeing 50-60 odd kinda grade, and all of us are getting such numbers. Bleah.
So with that I told myself, I'm gonna buck up and do well this semester. Everytime I re-listen to my compositions I wonder, what exactly am I doing? I have fallen below my expectations and it does not feel good.
Oh yes and I shouldn't be wasting time posting this, get back to work! Till the next post!
The system goes like this:
70-100 : A
60-69 : B
50-59 : C
40-49 : D
And 40% is the passing mark for all modules.
With this system, I fall mainly into the B&C category. Imagine how demoralizing it has be seeing 50-60 odd kinda grade, and all of us are getting such numbers. Bleah.
So with that I told myself, I'm gonna buck up and do well this semester. Everytime I re-listen to my compositions I wonder, what exactly am I doing? I have fallen below my expectations and it does not feel good.
Oh yes and I shouldn't be wasting time posting this, get back to work! Till the next post!
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
2012
Yup I've not been blogging the entire year haha.
So 2012 is ending, and as planned at the beginning of the year, yes I'm currently in Lasalle doing a BA(Hons) in Music Composition.
This year has been rather productive I feel. Managed to save up some money while working first part of the year, and also got back on the track of studying music. But then another question at the back of my head now is: What do I do after 3 years?
Well it clearly seems that Performing for me is now a passion, maybe also to earn some cash while studying, but it's not gonna work out as a lifelong career for me. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE performing. But it seems after banging at that for the past 5 years, it's getting nowhere. So then, what is it I can do?
I'm looking at a long term goal, and this has been on my mind for a few weeks. This is a goal to leave this country and start fresh somewhere, in a brand new place. I don't dislike this country, maybe just the mentality of "the grass is greener on the other side" haha. Maybe there I can fulfill one of my dreams of starting a music cafe+music school, then have a nice cosy house which costs half the price of the HDB flat that I live in now, drive a car of my choice without having the financial burden of a certificate... Everything seems so perfect. But yes I know it's not easy. And this long term goal is currently aimed at 10 years later. So till then, I'll have to equip myself with the necessary skills and ensure I'm financially stable.
Maybe one day my goal will change, only God knows. Whatever it may be, for now I just need Focus, on doing what I'm supposed to do. Then I believe it'll all work out fine (:
So 2012 is ending, and as planned at the beginning of the year, yes I'm currently in Lasalle doing a BA(Hons) in Music Composition.
This year has been rather productive I feel. Managed to save up some money while working first part of the year, and also got back on the track of studying music. But then another question at the back of my head now is: What do I do after 3 years?
Well it clearly seems that Performing for me is now a passion, maybe also to earn some cash while studying, but it's not gonna work out as a lifelong career for me. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE performing. But it seems after banging at that for the past 5 years, it's getting nowhere. So then, what is it I can do?
I'm looking at a long term goal, and this has been on my mind for a few weeks. This is a goal to leave this country and start fresh somewhere, in a brand new place. I don't dislike this country, maybe just the mentality of "the grass is greener on the other side" haha. Maybe there I can fulfill one of my dreams of starting a music cafe+music school, then have a nice cosy house which costs half the price of the HDB flat that I live in now, drive a car of my choice without having the financial burden of a certificate... Everything seems so perfect. But yes I know it's not easy. And this long term goal is currently aimed at 10 years later. So till then, I'll have to equip myself with the necessary skills and ensure I'm financially stable.
Maybe one day my goal will change, only God knows. Whatever it may be, for now I just need Focus, on doing what I'm supposed to do. Then I believe it'll all work out fine (:
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Gawd there's so much going on right now and everything is jamming up. It's supposed to be school holidays I thought I can take a break with all that teaching stuff and chill abit. But there's so much more to do.
To those who feel that I'm very off-task (those who're helping me out for theory), I'm really sorry for not keeping up with my stuff. I know "busy" sounds like an excuse, I guess it's my excuse to prioritize other things, like gigging, planning lessons and getting busy with soma open house previously.. I know I might not have prioritized correctly since theory exam is in May, but guess that's my choice :/
And for procrastinating for so long, I now have to complete 2 full scores for my Lasalle submission by next tuesday. Deserved it. Need to prepare a class for performance also next week, and a new project to teach acappella ALSO NEXT WEEK. Oh, one more gig next friday. GAWD.
As for why I'm here despite being so busy, well I need a space to rant now else imma explode >.< Please, for those who can, let me breathe a little. I will try to pick things back up slowly. Thanks.
To those who feel that I'm very off-task (those who're helping me out for theory), I'm really sorry for not keeping up with my stuff. I know "busy" sounds like an excuse, I guess it's my excuse to prioritize other things, like gigging, planning lessons and getting busy with soma open house previously.. I know I might not have prioritized correctly since theory exam is in May, but guess that's my choice :/
And for procrastinating for so long, I now have to complete 2 full scores for my Lasalle submission by next tuesday. Deserved it. Need to prepare a class for performance also next week, and a new project to teach acappella ALSO NEXT WEEK. Oh, one more gig next friday. GAWD.
As for why I'm here despite being so busy, well I need a space to rant now else imma explode >.< Please, for those who can, let me breathe a little. I will try to pick things back up slowly. Thanks.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Wow, I haven't blogged in almost a month haha.
Well twitter is sorta like my new blog anyways. Hahah But today has been one of the best wednesdays so far I think. Every other wednesday is just so hard to past and mood-dampening. Had a pretty fun Aca gig this afternoon, though i was still constantly out of tune :/ practice practice! Then after that went to teach. First time I see them so inspired and motivated they even stayed after class to ask questions :D that's mainly why today's worth blogging hehe. And definitely some fruitful filming tonight! A new video will be coming up ;) haha.
Okay enough said, today was great, for a wednesday. Phew goodnight fellas!
Well twitter is sorta like my new blog anyways. Hahah But today has been one of the best wednesdays so far I think. Every other wednesday is just so hard to past and mood-dampening. Had a pretty fun Aca gig this afternoon, though i was still constantly out of tune :/ practice practice! Then after that went to teach. First time I see them so inspired and motivated they even stayed after class to ask questions :D that's mainly why today's worth blogging hehe. And definitely some fruitful filming tonight! A new video will be coming up ;) haha.
Okay enough said, today was great, for a wednesday. Phew goodnight fellas!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
I'm so irritated with blogger, and the tagboard spams zzz. But I don't wanna change blog... Grr.
Anyways, Chinese New Year break is over, and so I'm back to school today teaching. Getting pretty busy nowadays.. Theory exam to prepare for, working on portfolio to submit to Lasalle, working at SOMA, teaching and telemarketing..... Still got *pretty redundant* acappella practs to go for every wed nights zzz. Gotta drop some things to cope well with the rest hmm.
With all of that I still have a big question mark at the back of my head: Is Composition what I really wanna do..? Damn. Why is there no Degree in Music and Audio Tech in Singapore bleaaaaah.
Anyways, Chinese New Year break is over, and so I'm back to school today teaching. Getting pretty busy nowadays.. Theory exam to prepare for, working on portfolio to submit to Lasalle, working at SOMA, teaching and telemarketing..... Still got *pretty redundant* acappella practs to go for every wed nights zzz. Gotta drop some things to cope well with the rest hmm.
With all of that I still have a big question mark at the back of my head: Is Composition what I really wanna do..? Damn. Why is there no Degree in Music and Audio Tech in Singapore bleaaaaah.
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