Here are some singing tips from Butch Albarracin, the Master Trainor of the country’s singing stars. He is the founder and CEO of the Center for Pop Music Philippines. His products include Sarah Geronimo, Erik Santos, Nina, Nyoy Volante, Rachelle Ann Go, Maria Donna, Charice Pempengco, to name a few.

1. A talent in singing is not in-born. It is developed from a simple interest.
2. Pop singing is speech-level singing. Thus, as long as one can talk, one can sing.
3. Sometimes those who criticize singers are those who could not even sing well.
4. With modern technology, a singing voice today is as good only as a good sound system.
5. Sing as it is the last performance of your life. You will never know if your get invited again.
6. One cannot judge a singer according to his own standard. His standard could be wrong.
7. It is not always singing correctly that matter, but whether listeners like her or not.
8. Some singing stars think they do not need training. They are entitled to their own wrong opinion.
9. Applause is not solicited. It is given voluntarily as a reward for a good performance.
10. Some Filipino singers do not want to sound original. They would rather sound like the original.
11. The sound of one’s voice is by itself a style. Do not pretend to be somebody else. Bring out your individuality. You will be easily remembered for it.

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