By: Rosanne Simunovic The Top 8 female singers finalized this segment of the competition with their artistic flourish and professionalism. It has been an exciting competition among the females, as their collective talent showcased their eclectic, musically gifted and technically proficient vocal ability during the majority of their performances over the past three weeks. I […]
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American Idol Season 6 Vocal Masterclass For The Top 8 Male Performances
March 7, 2007 
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American Idol Season Six: Vocal Masterclass For The Top 8 Male Performances By: Rosanne Simunovic For two of these young singers, this will be the end of their performing experience on American Idol. However, I am certain that this level of experience and audience exposure will fortify their future success, as they pursue other avenues […]
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March 1, 2007 25 Comments
By: Rosanne Simunovic Last week was a stellar opening showcase for many of the Top 12 female singers. Some of these singers gave outstanding premiere performances and indeed solidified the depth of talent in this year’s crop of female talent. So, I waited for this night with great anticipation, wondering if our ladies could exceed […]
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February 28, 2007 16 Comments
American Idol Season Six: Vocal Masterclass For The Top 10 Male Performances By: Rosanne Simunovic This week, the 10 remaining male singers presented their second showcase and, thankfully, the result was a huge improvement over last week’s lukewarm musical presentation However, I still found that some of the singers did not quite hit their artistic […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Season Six: Vocal Masterclass For The Top 12 Female Performances
February 23, 2007 10 Comments
By: Rosanne Simunovic What an opening week for the 12 ladies of American Idol Season Six. I can’t remember seeing so many outstanding performances in one evening during the first round of semi-finals. I could have listened to these talented females for hours: they were extremely unique and, generally, very well prepared. Many stars were […]
Continue readingTop 12 Ladies Of American Idol: Brava Divas!
February 22, 2007 Comments Off on Top 12 Ladies Of American Idol: Brava Divas!
What an wonderful evening of entertainment. The Top 12 Ladies of American Idol were simply outstanding. I felt I was watching a more sophisticated and polished version of American Idol than the one viewed last evening featuring our Top 12 Male Contenders. It is hard to know where to start. There were show stoppers galore, […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Season Six: Vocal Masterclass For The Top 12 Male Performances
February 22, 2007 8 Comments
By: Rosanne SimunovicAnd so, another season begins! Welcome back everyone! This is the first time I have analyzed the Top 24 contenders for American Idol, therefore the format will be quite different than the one used for the Top 12 Finalists. Due to time constraints, the “strengths” and “critique” portions of the individual masterclass assessment […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Top 12 Guys: What’s Going On?
February 21, 2007 3 Comments
Good morning everyone: I am running short on time here and I hope to write an abbreviated Vocal Masterclass summary for this season’s Top 12 male singers. However, I was pretty much dismayed by the sub par performances last evening. I didn’t feel that any of the singers – except one – distinguished himself as […]
Continue readingLakisha Jones: A Performance To Whet Your American Idol Appetite
February 18, 2007 10 Comments
Good Sunday everyone: I am having a very busy day with Church and family obligations, but it is all very good. However, I could not let the day go by without drawing attention to American Idol Season Six Top 24 Finalist, Lakisha Jones. I was so impressed with this young lady during her preliminary and […]
Continue readingLast Minute Vocal Masterclass Advice For The Top 24 Of American Idol Season Six
February 13, 2007 4 Comments
Well, after a cumbersome 3 week yawnfest better known as the tedious overview of auditioners from the pre-Hollywood rounds, we are finally moving on to Hollywood week. Yes siree everyone, tonight’s episode will finally highlight the progression toward the announcement of the Top 40 and then, tomorrow evening, it’s the dead man walking segment(if you […]
Continue readingThe Curly Haired Singer Has A Name
January 31, 2007 4 Comments
Anyone watching tonight’s episode of American Idol should realize that the “curly haired singer” that the judges were raving about may have made his debut appearance. His name is Chris Sligh and he hails from Greenville, South Carolina. The guy has a terrific voice and a dry, witty humor that entertains and teases. However, his […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Season 6 Vocal Masterclass Articles
January 19, 2007 Comments Off on American Idol Season 6 Vocal Masterclass Articles
Hi everyone: I have relocated my Vocal Masterclass articles to this wonderful blogging site hosted by WordPress.Com. All American Idol Season 6 articles will be online here at MasterclassLady.Com. Once the Top 12 are selected, I will be good to go. However, I may be adding commentary for the Top 24, so check back in […]
Continue readingA BYRD’S EYE VIEW: A PHONE INTERVIEW WITH IDOL VOCAL COACH DEBRA BYRD
January 14, 2007 2 Comments
A BYRD’S EYE VIEW: A PHONE INTERVIEW WITH IDOL VOCAL COACH DEBRA BYRD BY ROSANNE SIMUNOVIC This article was written during the Season 2 Production of Canadian Idol. However, with American Idol Season 6 quickly approaching, I felt that the comments would be especially relevant and interesting for current AI enthusiasts.
Continue readingTaylor Hicks Pre-Idol Picture
January 11, 2007 4 Comments
This is my favorite Taylor Hicks picture. Doesn’t it speak volumes about Taylor’s artistry and passion? This picture is what drew me toward Taylor and his music before he opened his mouth to sing.
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Continue readingVOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 2 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS: KATHARINE MCPHEE AND TAYLOR HICKS
May 25, 2006 Comments Off on VOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 2 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS: KATHARINE MCPHEE AND TAYLOR HICKS
BY: ROSANNE SIMUNOVIC And so, after much speculation, intrigue, fan frenzy and numerable outstanding performances, it has come down to this very talented Top 2: Katharine McPhee and Taylor Hicks. These two singers have been on such a rollercoaster ride throughout this show and there were times I couldn’t envision either in the Top 2. […]
Continue readingVOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 3 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS:THE TRIPLE THREAT: THREE SONGS FOR THREE SINGERS.
May 18, 2006 Comments Off on VOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 3 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS:THE TRIPLE THREAT: THREE SONGS FOR THREE SINGERS.
BY: ROSANNE SIMUNOVIC This week’s show determined which of the remaining Top Three singers would enter the prestigious Top Two competition. As always, this season could not close out without a shocker and, with Chris Daughtry’s surprise elimination last week, we the viewers have come to believe that anything is possible over the next nine […]
Continue readingVOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 4 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL, ELVIS PRESLEY
May 11, 2006 Comments Off on VOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 4 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL, ELVIS PRESLEY
BY: ROSANNE SIMUNOVIC This week, our illustrious Top 4 American Idol finalists celebrated the music of the King himself, Elvis Presley. Has there ever been a more celebrated and revered icon in the history of pop music? Almost 30 years have gone by since Elvis’ death and the tributes keep on coming in – from […]
Continue readingVOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 5 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS: CELEBRATING PAST AND PRESENT SONGS THAT TOPPED THE BILLBOARD CHARTS
May 4, 2006 Comments Off on VOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 5 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS: CELEBRATING PAST AND PRESENT SONGS THAT TOPPED THE BILLBOARD CHARTS
BY: ROSANNE SIMUNOVIC It’s the Top 5 showcase and, unlike previous weeks, the singers were required to utilize their own artistic resources in the selection and interpretation of their songs. No guest artists, no guest vocal coaches, no specific themes or genres! This week, the Top 5 were able to select two songs each, the […]
Continue readingVOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 6 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS: CELEBRATING CLASSIC LOVE SONGS WITH THE LEGENDARY SINGER ANDREA BOCELLI AND PRODUCER DAVID FOSTER
April 27, 2006 Comments Off on VOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 6 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS: CELEBRATING CLASSIC LOVE SONGS WITH THE LEGENDARY SINGER ANDREA BOCELLI AND PRODUCER DAVID FOSTER
BY: ROSANNE SIMUNOVIC I cannot tell you how excited I was to see and hear the great Andrea Bocelli interacting with the remaining six singers on American Idol. What would the classically trained Andrea think of our eclectic mix of singers, collectively representing country, rock, soul, R&B, Broadway, and mainstream pop genres? This is one […]
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