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X-Factor final!!!
Posted by claire in Uncategorized Monday, 10 February 2020 17:22 No Comments
My greatly talented student Ema Vella became a hit overnight when she was heard for the first time during this season’s X-Factor auditions. At just 15, she wowed the judges and the audience at home. Here’s her audition:
She went on to be part of the group FAITH (Five Are In The House) and made it to the finals on 8 February.
RAI/Mediaset auditions in Rome
Posted by claire in Uncategorized Tuesday, 7 January 2020 18:38 No Comments
Thanks to Dott. Marilanda Maiello, Maltese young singers had the opportunity to attend the Village Music Academy for auditions for the RAI and Mediaset main TV stations. The Maltese contingent, some of which were my students, travelled up to Pomezia, Rome from 3-6 January 2020. Besides auditions, the singers also attended master classes by top producers and talent scouts in the industry.
I also had the pleasure of interpreting for Charlie Rapino, musician and producer mogul and talent scout famous for his stint on Amici, and also Jalisse, the 1997 Sanremo winners.
God only knows – Reign
Posted by claire in Uncategorized Monday, 23 December 2019 18:11 No Comments
One of my students, Rebecca Mifsud, took part in this season’s X-Factor and managed to reach the Judges’ Houses together with the group Reign. In November, she and the other girls in Reign – Chrissy and Brenda – approached me with a cool project. They wanted some of my younger students to be part of their music video – from learning the harmonies, singing the backing vocals, dressing up and acting. Here is the outcome – God only knows. Enjoy!
2019 Winner of the Shelagh McCartin Songwriting Award
Posted by claire in Uncategorized Tuesday, 17 December 2019 18:20 No Comments
On 15 December during my students’ Christmas party at Planet Hollywood, the winner of the Shelagh McCartin Songwriting Award was announced.
The winner is Maya Morrow with her song ‘Stop wasting your time’. She will shortly begin working on this song at Somnio Studios together with well-known composer and producer Cyprian Cassar.
I’d like to thank all those who participated. You all showed creativity in your compositions. Well done!
Rockschool exams – Nov ’19
Posted by claire in Uncategorized Thursday, 21 November 2019 18:52 No Comments
Rockschool exams were held on 19-20 November. Besides students of voice sitting for their vocal exams, it was also the first time that Drums was included. The Drums syllabus is being taught by The Box in Mosta. The examiner Daniel Rankin was very pleased with the performances he saw and heard, and informed me that the standard was very high. Well done to all!