Archive | October, 2014

Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 7 Of The Voice: The Knock-Outs With Taylor Swift

October 27, 2014 by Masterclass Lady 6 Comments


Picture Credit: NBC/THE VOICE Taylor Swift is mentoring The Voice contestants? That sounds interesting because I am intrigued with the level of performing advice she plans to share with the singers. Aren’t you? Because, truth be told, she has truly evolved before our eyes. Back in the day, her singing was questionable to put it […]

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Singing, Television, The Voice
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 7 Of The Voice: The Battle Rounds End.

October 20, 2014 by Masterclass Lady 15 Comments


Picture Credit: NBC/THE VOICE Is it just me or did they Fast Forward the Battle Rounds on The Voice this season? I remember this phase lasting longer so, hopefully, this means that more time will be allotted for the LIVE shows. There is a ton of talent on The Voice this season, but, we have […]

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CNN Airs Roots: Our Journeys Home, Focusing On The Personal Roots Of CNN Anchors

October 19, 2014 by Masterclass Lady 1 Comment


Picture Credit: CNN.COM Have you been watching the mini-episode of CNN’s new historical project, “Roots“? I have been viewing snippets of this documentary this past week and, depending on the storyline, have been moved to tears of sorrow and laughter. I was touched to see the humanity and sensitivity displayed by these popular anchors who […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 7 Of The Voice: The Battle Rounds

October 14, 2014 by Masterclass Lady 22 Comments


Picture Credit: NBC/THE VOICE Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day here in Canada so I totally forgot about The Voice. My apologies everyone. This week, we enter the second phase of this show – The Battle Rounds. Hopefully, the stronger singers will survive but, in the past, we do see many talented singers leave this phase of […]

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Singing, Television, The Voice
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America’s Got Talent Forte Star, Fernando Varela, Performs To Great Acclaim In Timmins Ontario

October 7, 2014 by Masterclass Lady 9 Comments


Okay, I will let you in on a little secret. I was crying like a baby during Fernando Varela’s concert on Saturday, October 4th in Timmins, Ontario Canada. And for a good reason. The depth and passion Fernando transported his audience via his singing voice and spoken word really touched me. Yes, I said spoken […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 7 Of The Voice: The Blind Auditions Week 3

October 6, 2014 by Masterclass Lady Comments Off on Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 7 Of The Voice: The Blind Auditions Week 3


Picture Credit: NBC/THE VOICE I watched a portion of the The Voice last week and enjoyed it very much. I always do in the early stages. It is the middle stage that drags on forever and we lose so many great singers and that seems like such a shame. The judges are hilarious as always […]

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America’s Got Talent Star, Fernando Varela, Coming To My Town Of Timmins As Part Of His North American Tour.

October 2, 2014 by Masterclass Lady 1 Comment


Last year, Fernando Varela, one of three singers from the popera group, Forte, took America’s Got Talent by storm, having finished in the Top 4 acts of the season. Forte has since carved out a phenomenal career post- AGT, having performed at numerous high profile events, including Carnegie Hall, and for President Barack Obama and […]

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