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Kara DioGuardi to Return as ‘Idol’ Judge PDF Print E-mail
Written by Edward Wyatt   

Kara DioGuardi, the songwriter who was added as a fourth judge on “American Idol” last season, will return to the Fox reality show next season, the producers of the show announced Monday. That leaves the fate of Paula Abdul as the only unknown factor in the lineup of four judges and one host as the show prepares for the first appearance, later this month, of potential contestants for the show’s ninth season before the judging panel.

Ms. Abdul’s contract expired at the end of last season, and she has been negotiating, so far unsuccessfully, with the producers for a substantial raise from the estimated $2 million that she earned last year.

This summer, Ryan Seacrest, the show’s host, signed a deal that promises him $45 million over the next three seasons. Simon Cowell, who earns an estimated $30 million a year as a judge and has the right to sign management contracts with “Idol” contestants, and another judge, Randy Jackson, are under contract through next season.

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Why Should I Hire a Cello Teacher? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Stacy Tan   
Have you watched a musical show with a cellist? Are you wishing of becoming a cellist too? Or are you sick of learning cello all alone through online lessons? Well, why not hire a cello instructor for you?

Studying the cello is like studying a new language. You start with the standard, like theory, rhythm, and scales. With time and exercise you become able to "speak the language". And by hiring a cello tutor, you'll be catered with data, review, tips and anything that would be helpful especially for a beginner.

Every music pupil is unique, each with his or her own strengths, weaknesses and special characters. Teachers differ too, in their process, modes and preferences. Students have different special traits and so it follows that some of them take more naturally than others to the rigorous rhythms of contest, test preparation, or exercising for a recital. By hiring a cello instructor, students become more effective in accomplishing their full potential goal as a future cellist. It is essential for cello instructors to understand basic personality differences. By acknowledging certain aspects that make up a student's personality, a cello teacher can adjust direction to better correspond each individual's specific learning mode in playing the cello. This allows the best learning to take place.

In a plenty of ways, having a private teacher beats taking them in a class. When you take lessons in a class setting, it's common to find yourself falling behind. You might even feel shy nervous when asking questions in front of other people. With one on one lesson your teacher gets to know you on a more personal level and can help you directly.
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Why Hire a Saxophone Teacher in Singapore? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Melissa Tan   
What's the most important aspect to consider in finding the best saxophone teacher in Singapore that suits your learning needs? It's finding the one who has love over music and can share that passion with you. Someone who knows the latest trend in saxophone industry and can teach you in an exciting and enjoyable manner.

Here are some reasons why you should hire a saxophone teacher in Singapore:

Selecting a good quality instrument. Many low quality instruments are being manufactured today. A student with an inferior quality saxophone is a disadvantage. Even it is not required for the student to have the best quality instrument as with the professional; still a student's instrument must have a good intonation together with a well constructed and a good mechanically adjusted saxophone. Since only few amateurs are able to appraise an instrument, the teacher is highly recommended to do the selection of the saxophone to be used by the student.

Selecting a good quality mouthpiece. Selecting the proper mouthpiece to be used by the student is also important. Even the best quality saxophone will be difficult to play if combined with an ill-suited mouthpiece. A good saxophone teacher in Singapore should know how to properly select the best mouthpiece that suits the student's saxophone.
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