” making Tsubasa blush. She always sings this particular song at karaoke, because it never fails to cheer her up. It’s the first time he and Sayuri have been to karaoke. Thanks to Minami, their social horizons are expanding for the big city newbie and the loner gamer....
It feels like a story of our times, but one reminding us of the beauty we may have overlooked amidst the turmoil.Parks is a distinctive pianist who has never had trouble finding the best musicians to accompany him. Jazz lovers in Aotearoa New Zealand can rightly feel proud in this regard....
Trills and other appropriate ornamentation are encouraged, particularly in the higher grades. Metronome marks are given as a guide, and candidates should observe terms showing the tempo and/or character of the music (e.g. Lento, Allegro). Page-turners The examiner will not be able to act as...
I help students find the heart of a song; the character, what the character needs to express, why, how they're going to do it, the obstacles, and so on. We dig deeply into motivation, methods, etc. to help the actor relate to the song with integrity and feeling. Audition Preparation...
The role of Ebenezer Scrooge (or his character equivalent) has been played by famous actors such as Michael Caine, Bill Murray, Jim Carrey, Patrick Stewart, Albert Finney and Ryan Reynolds. Most of us are at least somewhat familiar with Tiny Tim and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present ...
When I boarded the flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles on February 19, 2015, I knew that renowned, Grammy-winning pianist Gloria Cheng had been working on a unique project since 2010. After receiving a set of contrasting character pieces from Bruce Broughton named ¨Five Pieces¨ as...