seeking lasalle music tech audition advice

[choykaiwen]

I'm trying to get into lasalle's music tech course. The thing is I need to pass an audition of some sorts. I can't play instruments so I figured I can do a recording of a project. I plan to record one of my classical guitar friend playing some spanish piece. The thing is, I'm afraid its too simple eg. solo instrument only.

Can any music tech students give me some advice on what to do for audition? Or tell me how high my chances are if I go ahead with a solo instrument recording? Much thanks. 8O

 

[potion]

Since the Musc Tech course in Lasalle-sia is essentially under the "performing arts" school, the course lessons will most likely be music-based, and not purely a technical course.

Music Technology doesn't refer only to studio-work, but also sound sampling and synthesis, and using technology to create music .

If you're interested in doing only recording studio work, then Technical-Theatre Arts; or an audio engineering course SAE at might be a more appropiate choice for you.

Since it's an audition, they would want to listen to You, not your friend.

If in doubt, you could always email the school for enquiries.

 

[teraslasch]

U should go to SAE, not la-selle. La-selle music tech couse requires you to have music knowledge as well as knowing how to play an instrument.. today they having career day, you should go check out it haha.. im going too ...

 

[choykaiwen]

I already did the sae course before I went to army. overall it was a good experience, but I had 2 major grips with it, first it was too short, and second it didn't touch on the musical side eg composing arranging.

I'm not so confident about my musical skills. I play a little guitar and piano, know some music theory, around grade 1-2 level, but everything i know is self taught. Is their expected standard very high?

 

[Cheez]

I already did the sae course before I went to army. overall it was a good experience, but I had 2 major grips with it, first it was too short, and second it didn't touch on the musical side eg composing arranging.

Is the reason for you to join Lasalle due to SAE's lack (ie composition and arranging)? Are both courses similar EXCEPT for this aspect? In other words, will you be doubling up what you already went through/know (I'm not sure how much composition/arrangement is in the Music Tech course, since the focus is on Music Technology, even though they did mention about arrangement etc on their website - it may be a minor focus). I think you should contact them to find out more to see if it is worth it to go through the course.

If all you are interested is in composition and arrangement, maybe Berklee has some courses that's more suitable.

A thought - what if SOFT comes up with a module for the not-so-used e-learning section in compostion and arrangement? If there are more than 10 people interested, I'm happy to liaise with some others from SOFT to come up with something interesting and practical... You won't get a recognised certificate, but then Hans Zimmer didn't have one either...

 

[choykaiwen]

From what I know, only 3 modules out of 8 modules out of 4 semesters touch on recording techniques.

I see this course as a way to expand my skills, to be better equipped.

 

[DoubleBlade]

A thought - what if SOFT comes up with a module for the not-so-used e-learning section in compostion and arrangement? If there are more than 10 people interested, I'm happy to liaise with some others from SOFT to come up with something interesting and practical

How about a workshop in person? Cause I bet some of us would rather surf porn then go for an E learning method of teaching....

 

[teraslasch]

If you wanna imrpove your music theory and playing, get a private teacher to meet your needs, you do not need to go through la-selle's course lol.. alternatively, if u wanna take a degree in music, then learn up music and take a music course, not a music tech course as you already been through SAE..

 

[gemukkecik]

just remember if you're gonna werk
in singapore
private diplomas are not really recognised

 

[francesca]

it may be a bonus if you're from a more 'prestigious' school but i personally think the portfolio matters a lot more than certificates at the end of the day if it's arts related. then of course teaching's an entirely different issue. during lasalle-sia auditions and interviews the programme leaders/interviewers also usually put more weightage on your personal knowledge/involvement related to the course you're applying for more than whether you have cleared grades 1,2,3 when it comes to deciding on your position in the school. and yah it's going to be much better if you drop by lasalle personally and have doubts cleared... it doesn't have to be on the open house days, as long as it's during the opening hours of the students' enquiry office

 

[madmonkeykungfu]

just remember if you're gonna werk
in singapore
private diplomas are not really recognised

Like what francesca mentioned,

in the media (arts and design) related industry, the portfolio (meaning what projects you have done so far) accounts more than a piece of paper.

 

[teraslasch]

Yep, especially in the music industry, experience ,portfolio and reputation are the most important, not the cert. however if u go to a sh*tty school where they cant teach or have lousy facilities, no use also lol..