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MasterClass Monday: Barry Manilow’s Heartfelt Recording Of The Mercer/Manilow Classic “When October Goes”

October 30, 2017 by Masterclass Lady Comments Off on MasterClass Monday: Barry Manilow’s Heartfelt Recording Of The Mercer/Manilow Classic “When October Goes”


Thank Heavens for the musical gift known as Barry Manilow.  He is a legend, a unique and sensitive performer who has always valued the importance of the creative process when writing or performing his music.  He is and will always remain a class act in every sense of the word.  Additionally, he is a consummate […]

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MasterClass Monday:  One Voice Performed By 15 Years Of Americans Idols.

January 16, 2017 by Masterclass Lady Comments Off on MasterClass Monday:  One Voice Performed By 15 Years Of Americans Idols.


I was mindlessly browsing Facebook today and came across this gem. Performed as the opening number during the Finale of the American Idol Farewell Season, it brought an immediate smile to my face and a glorious warmth to my heart.  Gracing the stage with their infectious personalities and gorgeous voices, these singers gave new purpose […]

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Elton John Rumored To Replace Simon Cowell On Idol

January 15, 2010 by Masterclass Lady 4 Comments


Over at the MSN Homepage  on this fine, wintery morning, there was an article about a possible replacement for Simon Cowell: none other than singer-songwriter Sir Elton John. Now, granted, this is still a rumor, one that was cultivated by the notorious TMZ people, but also one that I hope escalates into reality. Elton John does […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 8: The Hollywood Rounds Part 1

February 3, 2009 by Masterclass Lady 13 Comments


Hooray for Hollywood! Could there ever be a better theme song to capture the collective emotions of American Idol viewers after three tortuous weeks of preliminary auditions? I think not. It’s time to get “down and dirty” and face the brutal elimination rounds that will reveal the Top 36 singers for American Idol Season 8. […]

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Some Good Things Never Last: A Masterclass Performance

July 6, 2007 by Masterclass Lady 7 Comments


So, I was browsing the internet today and look what I found. It’s a much younger Debra Byrd, Voice Coach for American Idol and Canadian Idol, singing with Barry Manilow at the piano, with Dana Robbins on saxophone. It was recorded live in 1988. This song mesmerized me . It was a spectacular performance and […]

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A BYRD’S EYE VIEW: A PHONE INTERVIEW WITH IDOL VOCAL COACH DEBRA BYRD

January 14, 2007 by Masterclass Lady 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.

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VOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 11 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS: CELEBRATING THE FIFTIES WITH BARRY MANILOW

March 23, 2006 by Masterclass Lady Comments Off on VOCAL MASTER CLASS: TOP 11 AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALISTS: CELEBRATING THE FIFTIES WITH BARRY MANILOW


BY: ROSANNE SIMUNOVIC Good day or evening Idol fans. Hope you all had a great week. It’s still pretty cold up here at the North Pole – all the more reason to cuddle up and enjoy another Idol week with our Top 11. This week, we celebrated and showcased the great catalogue of songs from […]

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