Originally posted by Jezmeister:

agree on the teacher front - the place I'm at (not sg so unless you're made of money not really helpful but www.acm.ac.uk) the regular teachers range from past students to the likes of Pete Friesen (The Almighty & Alice Cooper) plus loads of people come in from time to time for masterclasses etc (eg, Mark Richardson - Feeder/Skunk Anansie, Chad Smith - RHCP, Jimmy Page, Dave Stewart) - experience counts for a lot.

Really depends what kinda music you want to do, if you're into rock stuff it doesn't have to be expensive - the nets full of stuff to learn your trade on guitar/bass/drums - just get in a band with some mates, learn some songs, get some gigs... best education you could get in that kinda music.

Well the problem is I'm not getting any younger. nearing my 30s already. I doubt any teacher who's like yours would pay any attention to me. I can ask shit loads of questions sometimes. That's why I'm also fussy about my teacher, whom, sometimes is even younger than me. But I know I'm not talented at all. I've tried all that net stuff, self help books etc. Theoratically I understand quite a bit of things but that's not how music works unfortunately. that's why I'm convinced I need guidance.

Originally posted by w.eikaas:

truly.... if you are truly and sincerely pursuing a music career, then go for the teacher and not worry yourself over school policies - which are like some of them already say, are common. If you are serious about a music career, I have some recommendations - cannot post online. also teacher taking in students dependant on student's ability. um... can contact me. can private message me... I dunno how but yah.

Hi,

You've got mail :)

what instrument did you learn if I may ask? Initially i thought by going to a big music school I'd at least be protected from certain atrocities some pte teachers could pull off like very last min cancellation, taking forever to arrange the make up lesson etc.

Originally posted by kaeden:

Haha that is common already, Yamaha can suddenly raise their course fees without any pre notice. Music isn’t cheap in singapore, so without the passion its best that you drop the idea.

I know music isn't cheap. i've changed so many teachers/schools to know that already. The problem lies with the teacher is just an employee of the school, most of the time just there to earn a living without any care to see if you progress or not. I've more passion than the teacher sometimes. Why should I pay for the rubbish fee in that case? Why should I be at their mercy when I'm paying my hard earned money?

Originally posted by angel7030:

So troublesome, yo dude, why not u join those chinese funneral musical band, they give free lesson and are presently in great demand, one nite performance $70 dollars with free Marigold drinks and curry chicken dinner. And also free towel and transports

I'm trying to pursue a classical music education. I doubt those bands offer what I want. Besides, my father used to play for them. He has ready connections. But that's not what I want. Thanks for the suggestion nonetheless.

Originally posted by FireIce:

1 and 2 is common.
is like tt one.

3 u dun have to buy from the school
can go buy from elsewhere

(1) + (2) I beg to differ. I've been to quite a few different music schools to learn/enquire before. They all offer at most one make-up per term. But that's at least a make-up.

(3) I've already bought all my books from a book store after realising how much they're overcharging. 

(1) Fees payable in full every month. However during February and December when Chinese New Year and Christmas/New Year's Day occur, there are only 3 lessons in those months as opposed to the usual 4. But you still pay the full fees for those 2 months.

(2) There is no make-up lesson if you have to postpone due to any reason. Sure you could go get an MC (which is also $$), but what is this? Primary school? Even my employer is more understanding.

(3) Course books, ABRSM theory papers are at least 25% more expensive than other music bookstores.

What's the purpose of the game again? Seems neither here nor there. Would there really be a girl using the handle Promiscuous Val? Telling the boys here she's promiscuous? It's kinda like a male using the handle 'HornyHarry'. Though HornyHarry is more likely to be horny for sure.

Originally posted by FaiRyTaiL:

i've realised something really wierd..

i was hanging out with a group of babes (boobies and really angelic faces)..

we've got some smiles and ang mohs chatting with us.. but y didn't any chinese dudes pick up my gfs? and hell some chinese dudes r reaLLY CUTE..

i mean.. i've asked my other guy frens if they were hot.. n they said yes.. but seems like chinese guys were not hitting them or something.. some reasons i got was :

a. The gers seem unfriendly..high failure rate

(WTF~... jus ask la.. if u get rejected.. so be it.. gers like to reject.. shows that they r all up n amighty..but trust me.. they will call u tomorrow morning)

b. Wanna hit on other races... since chinese to chinese is too boring... (???? wth??)

 

wat do u guys/gers think???

 

 

 That's really encouraging actually. But you've also directly said we've gotta be cute enough isn't it?

That's it. I'm gonng pull my hair back, suck in my fat tummy, tuck in my shirt, push up my spectacles and go ask for her number!

Originally posted by angel7030:

strap bra give an irritating feeling especially when we sweat after seeing a handsome guy, secondly it leave a mark behind if we are exposed to sun for too long, thirdly it is very awful to show strap if we are wearing half cut tank top or dress, some aunties wear it so tight that the fat just squeezed out of them, a complete diseasterous in beauty, so we opts of strapless siicon cup or go bra less will be perfect.

 

However, going with no bra need to have a good toned and sponging breasts, so that it will not slag down till the waist for those with big bust. It is essential to wear thicker clothing so as not to show the nip protruding that may make guys like you dripping.

You appear to be rather intolerant of strapped bras. But to each her own eh? By "dripping" I do hope you're not referring to me. It'll take a little more than a protruding nip (or rather, nips) through a top to make me drip I think. End of the day, it won't hurt to reach under your collar with your thumb, pull at that irritating bra strap til it's in place and release with or without a snap. :)

Originally posted by angel7030:

next time ask her to be like me, wears strapless bra ya.

 

To, me as a gal, if i act normal and relax infront of a guy, that mean he is nothing to me, as tho he is not even here.

 

So, i guess yr lady fren dun even bother about yr presence, that is all.

 

If i like a guy, i will be very presentable, discipline and leave all the normal human burpping behaviors behind, just to show that i am a good gal so that he can notice me.

Is there a reason why not many girls would chose to wear strapless bras then? Cos it's more expensive? Or the lack of straps is perceived to provide less support? Most of my girl friends seem to wear strapless only when the top calls for it, ie. Halter-neck.

If every girl thinks like you do, I'd start to worry the next time my date starts to adjust her bra in front of me. It'd mean she's oblivious to my presence! LOL

Yea I have a highly imaginative mind, but it seems I'm not alone. I was hoping making it a multiple choice would elicit an easier response.

The general consensus appears to be that the girl is just comfortable with me, and that it really isn't a socially awkward thing compared to adjusting your wedgies (or your balls). And I agree with that too.

No where as weird as what some of the guys think in here. It's a habit I've seen many girls have to relieve the tension of the strap or the 'itchiness' it causes. I'm just wondering if it means anything when it's performed while I'm having a conversation with her. Glad to hear you have comfortable bras though

I've had several occasions when during a conversation with a different woman, (regardless of her being my date, my colleague or friend I regularly hang out with), she would adjust her bra strap with a distinct "piak" snapping sound, I'm sure you know what that's like.

I'm just curious to take a poll among the ladies if, the bra-adjustment indicates if

(A) it's just an indication she's comfortable with me, like how some men would burp loudly in front of ladies they're comfortable with

(B) it could be she's interested in me

(C) she's just plain nonchalant

(D) she really needs a better fitting bra

(E) she needs to know it's quite socially inappropriate

(F) I need to learn it's nowhere as inappropriate as fixing her wedgie in public and I'm just too sensitive

Before you start flaming me, I want to state I do not get off at that, nor do I find it disturbing. I'm just curious about this phenomenon I've observed among my friends. Thank you for your participation!

Trying to do it while a mutual friend is sleeping at the bed right beside us. The few times we did it either one of us would have a really intense orgasm. The thrill is just crazy, trying not to get discovered.

More like the usual correlation of size with regards to ego.

The bigger the muscles, the bigger the ego. But hell, if I had muscles like you guys I'll probably be inclined to flaunt them too.

You can try the various shops at army market at Beach Road. They sell assorted FBT products at bargainable prices.

Originally posted by caleb_chiang:

That question had an very obvious answer which the TS cannot see...

Obviously I couldn't see the answer that's why I asked.
Thanks for the enlightenment nonetheless

Originally posted by jondizzle foshizzle:

Nope. Good example is Bruce Lee, he was as strong as many olympic weightlifters. And I can bench press more than many of my much bigger friends and I'm skinny.

I didn't realise that until you told me. Yes he was a really strong lean man wasn't he?

Pretty amateurish question to pose I know but I wonder do we need to increase in muscle mass to attain strength

May I ask what ‘BEP’ songs refer to?

I was at a KTV at Serangoon Gardens and my friend was singing a song unknown to me. It’s your Non-MTV, unoriginal artist MV with scenery and all. So there I was looking at the MV when I noticed that it actually featured a scene of beach with topless ladies for a few seconds (yes with exposed nipples). There I was jumping around like a bloody fool pointing at the TV and my lady friends didn’t even notice a thing.

Party World and K Box. Roger. That was very helpful of you guys. Thanks a lot. Will check them out.

Hi,

I'm hardly visit karaoke places and I'm wondering if regulars can enlighten me as to where I can find the most and preferably up to date English songs to sing?

Thank you

Originally posted by LoudnessFZ:

hey guys,just wondering myself...i got to know there was an RD500 bike right?
it was a 2 stroke 500cc ypvs beast

what if...what if there are 1300cc 2 stroke V-4 or V-6 Demon-God out there??

omg...itll drink up 2t oil and fuel like @&^$@..

haha...so what do u guys think?wanna buy that bike if its selling?

There are already motorcycles running on V engines available for sale in singapore. You can always pop down to HARLEY DAVIDSON showroom along Leng Kee Road. That is if you want to pay more than $40,000 for a motorcycle. Not to mention the road tax because of the high c.c. What do you think? Would you buy that bike?

By the way, have you seen a V6 engine in a car? Do you know how big it is to fit under the fuel tank of a road-use bike?