To Those, Who Want To Audition: What Are Your Qualities And What Do You Do To Get Prepared?

[Guest ofhappyendings]

The Survey: Only for those, who want to audition as musician, singer, songwriter, composer or dancer <3

how old are you? 14

did you already audition somewhere? No, I want to though sometime soon

what do you want to audition for? Singer

What do you consider your talent(s): Singing, dancing

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing? Yes, I've been singing for as long as I remember

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons? Self taught but I want to take singing lessons.

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much? I know a little

Do you play instruments? Yes, piano and clarinet but I want to learn the violin

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? Sometimes, if I have enough inspiration to do so

Do you dance? Yes, I used to ballet, jazz, and tap but I had to quit all because my family's poor

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons? I used to take dance lessons

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography? Yes, most of the time

Do you have performing experiences? Yeah, school, church, etc.

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity? My height, and if I can portray myself as a confident and charimastic person.

[luna-delune]

ooh, i juz notice this survey .. seems fun XDXD

how old are you?

20

did you already audition somewhere?

nope

what do you want to audition for?

singing!!

What do you consider your talent(s):

music and fashion

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing?

yes, uh, itz been a while, mayb since elementary sch

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons?

i sing randomly and mayb a lil selftaught ~_~

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much?

yeap, grade6 in theories

Do you play instruments?

piano

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)?

no, but i like creating quotes

Do you dance?

only if there's a teacher, couldn't freestyle even if my life depended on it

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons?

take lessons during highschool

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography?

-N/A-

Do you have performing experiences?

yes

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity?

most probably i'm worried that i'm not good enuff or wut they're looking for ~_~

[Guest icecube.]

How old are you?

14

Did you already audition somewhere?

JYP but I didn't get reply yet.

What do you want to audition for?

singer

What do you consider your talent(s):

dancing, rapping, acting, & modeling

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing?

around eight years

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons?

selftaught

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much?

nope.

Do you play instruments?

piano

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)?

no

Do you dance?

yes

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons?

selftaught

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography?

yeah

Do you have performing experiences?

at school & just random performances

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity?

mostly my singing talent since i'm not that like outstanding..

i'm just alright..and plus like i don't think i have that special outshining

thing like other people do..

[Guest babyYUFFIE]

how old are you? 15

did you already audition somewhere? no, not yet

what do you want to audition for? Singer

What do you consider your talent(s): Singing in different languages

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing? yes, for around 8 years

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons? self taught

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much? yes, i've done 3 years of music theory

Do you play instruments? yes, piano

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)? write lyrics, can only compose melodies and i don't know anything about recording software

Do you dance? no but i like doing it

What are your worries? not being able to dance and not having enough talent.

[DewOfTheSea]

Interesting...^^

How old are you? 18

Did you already audition somewhere? Nope, I don't feel as though I'm ready yet.

What do you want to audition for? singing or dancing but I'm leaning more toward songwriter

What do you consider your talent(s): I learn fast? XD Songwriting, I guess?

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing? not really, I used to sing all the time when I was about 11 but I stopped; I'm trying to pick it back up, though.

If yes, are you self taught or do you take singing lessons? Well, I didn't take lessons...soOo, I guess I'm self taught?

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much? not a single clue but I'm willing to learn if it helps...

Do you play instruments? nope

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)? I can't compose songs but I write my own lyrics...

Do you dance? not really...it's more like a temporary hobby

If yes, are you self taught or do you take dance lessons? I didn't take dance lessons either...soOo, I guess I'm self taught in this area, too. ^^;

Do you create your own dance steps/choreography? I borrow from originals but...overall...I do create my own.

Do you have performing experiences? Thanksgiving parties...my grandparents' anniversary party...

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity? I think I'm okay-looking...I'm just not the right size. ^^; I'm kinda worried about ethnicity because I've heard...stories. I'm always worried about whether I do have talent or not. ^^;

[Guest Sunkiss*Nhixxie]

The Survey: Only for those, who want to audition as musician, singer, songwriter, composer or dancer <3

how old are you? sixteen years old. pretty old if you ask me, since a lot of trainees begin in a very early age. not to mention i'm not korean so if i do get accepted, the training will be double hard for me. '_'

did you already audition somewhere? no, not yet. but i wanna try. LOL.

what do you want to audition for? dancer and singer.

What do you consider your talent(s): i guess i'm okay at singing, but i have to say dancing is a much more open option for me.

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing? yes, i have. i have been singing since i'm a little girl, but i've officially taken lessons when i was first year of high school.

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons? singing lessons.

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much? erm. no. LOL. noooobie.

Do you play instruments? yeah, i play the guitar. -ish. not that well though. xD

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)? i compose, but i'm practically clueless with all the mixing thingamabobs.

Do you dance? yes, yes, yes! xD

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons? self taught.

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography? sometimes i base, sometimes i create.

Do you have performing experiences? yeah, quite a bit.

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity? well, mostly its my age, appearance (body size, ugh. i'm like a yoyo. up, down, up down. it's quite inconsistent) and my voice. it's weird, sometimes it's not good, sometimes it is. it turns out everytime i go infront of a stage with many people, my voice opens up. which sucks.. or not. blegh. too lazy to thingk. LOL.

--Nhixxie <3

[Guest flyaway.]

how old are you? 17 years old.

did you already audition somewhere? Yes, at the SM Global Auditions.

what do you want to audition for? Singing & Dancing.

What do you consider your talent(s): Piano. Quick learner.

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing? Very very long. I've always loved singing even as a child. But I only started to take it seriously a year ago.

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons? Selftaught. Only started to take lessons recently (had my second lesson yesterday).

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much? A little?

Do you play instruments? Piano. I used to play the flute.

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)? Never tried, but I will one day.

Do you dance? I love to, but I don't know if I'm good at it.

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons? Selftaught and tutorials.

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography? Sometimes.

Do you have performing experiences? I used to be in Cheerleading, so I've performed dances a lot. I also performed a few times at school events. <-- All dancing & not singing.

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity? Appearance, age and not having enough talent.

[Guest rmdichos]

how old are you?

18

did you already audition somewhere?

Not yet... planning

what do you want to audition for?

singer, dancer

What do you consider your talent(s):

singing and dancing

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing?

yes, since elementary

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons?

I learned on my own

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much?

no... i never study theories in music

Do you play instruments?

bass guitar

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)?

no, i'm good in making lyrics, but i can't make my own beat

Do you dance?

yes....

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons?

selftaught (I watch and learn)

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography?

yes but i don't think it's good. I just dance the way i want...

Do you have performing experiences?

hmmm... hard one... i don't really have any experience.... the only performance i have until now is my every sunday worship leading...

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity?

appearance... don't get me wrong... i'm not that really bad when it comes to looks... but i just don't think i'm pretty enough to be notice...

[Guest _dovely]

how old are you?

18

did you already audition somewhere?

yea

what do you want to audition for?

singer

What do you consider your talent(s):

singing (?)

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing?

around 7 years, i guess but not professionally though.

Just for fun and for like church and school choir

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons?

selftaught

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much?

a litttle, i guess

Do you play instruments?

piano

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)?

I compose my own beats but I haven't try putting lyrics to it though. Too busy with school work

Do you dance?

yea

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons?

selftaught

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography?

sometimes

Do you have performing experiences?

yep ^-^ alot.

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity?

appearance. age. AND talent. I'm scare I'm not talented enough.

[Guest eatmyco2]

how old are you?

20 O_O

did you already audition somewhere?

Yes, I auditioned American Idol this year and SM town 2007 at New York

what do you want to audition for?

Singer

What do you consider your talent(s):

Singing

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing? yes, i have since I was in school

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons?

Both, I learn my basics but also try to imitate other singers wile developing my own voice

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much?

Sorta I took Music Theory in high school back then

Do you play instruments?

A lil bit of percussions, piano, violin

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs?

I would love to

Do you dance?

.......I would love to

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons?

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography?

n/a

Do you have performing experiences?

yeah a lot, i have a youtube video of me singing chinese, anyone want to see?

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity?

I'm 20 so its hard, since most industries look for younger ones so that they have more time to train them into superstars

[Guest doubleAnumbertwo]

how old are you? 14

did you already audition somewhere? yeah, SM Global Audtion 2007

what do you want to audition for? singing but want to auditon for modelling as well.

What do you consider your talent(s): singing and modelling

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing? Yes, i sing. Ever since grade 6

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons? I am self taught.

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much? a little....not much...

Do you play instruments? I use to play violin and guitar.

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)? I do not write my own lyrics... =] but i would loveee to!

Do you dance? yes

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons? self taught

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography? yes xD

Do you have performing experiences? maquinna idol (this school dance performance)

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity?

my worries how i sing. =(

[rosel]

The Survey: Only for those, who want to audition as musician, singer, songwriter, composer or dancer <3

how old are you?

I'm 22 years old

did you already audition somewhere?

Nope not yet, not even once only in my school

what do you want to audition for?

SingerWhat do you consider your talent(s):

Singing and Dancing

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing?

Yes, ever since I was 8 years old

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons?

selftaught

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much?

yes, but only around 3 theories

Do you play instruments?

Yes, Guitar and Keyboards

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)?

I make my own beat sometimes but not actually composing a song

Do you dance?

Yes

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons?

selftaught I just learned dancing during our P.E classes

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography?

Yes

Do you have performing experiences?

only in our school when I was still in High School

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity?

I guess, I'm worried about my height coz I'm too short for my age and also I'm kinda worried

that maybe some Koreans might criticized me for being a Filipina (though I'm really proud to be one)

[Guest squeaky]

how old are you? hmmm I'm still young. That's all I'll say.

did you already audition somewhere? No...I want to sometimes, but I'm afraid my lack of dancing skills will just bomb everything. :x

what do you want to audition for? SM, or whatever company that manages their clients well.

What do you consider your talent(s): singing, playing the piano, cracking jokes (HAHA, just kidding)

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing? Since I was VERY little. It all started out with that Korean drama that had that song "I.O.U." Heehee.

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons? Self-taught, advanced choir.

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much? I think so. But I'm not sure :x

Do you play instruments? thy piano.

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)? I think my lyrics are too cheesy. I don't make my owns beats, etc.

Do you dance? hell no. :x

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons? no

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography? no

Do you have performing experiences? for singing? if then, yes.

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity? just not having enough talent.

[Guest PA!NT]

how old are you? 14 going on 15 :[

did you already audition somewhere? nopes(:

what do you want to audition for? Singer

What do you consider your talent(s): Im pretty funny [: Im jk I'm working on them

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing? Off and on

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons? Took lessons previously, now self-taught.

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much? Forgot :[

Do you play instruments? Not really

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)? Heck no.

Do you dance? Some (:

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons? Self-taught.

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography? Sometimes, when I feel like it

Do you have performing experiences? Not really.

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What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity? Dang, Overall- I'd make a bad contestant. Skkkkk. . . .

[Guest animeeternity]

how old are you?13

did you already audition somewhere?yes

what do you want to audition for?singing....maybe modeling and dancing

What do you consider your talent(s):singing...and not getting shy on stage...haha...oh and the piano

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing?

forever...but when i was young it was for fun...now im taking it seriously and for fun

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons?just started singing lessons last month ^^

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much?ok past rudiments 2 and im learning the history of music etc....basically university level stuff

Do you play instruments?piano, flute, lil bit of drums

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)?yeah do it for fun(some sound really cheesy haha)

Do you dance?hmm....yeah

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons?i took ballet when i was little and 1 level of hip-hop

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography?yeah for fun

Do you have performing experiences? school shows(choir,performances,talent shows), and at other random places (auditions, this centre for the arts etc...)

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity?nothing....just gotta keep practising^^

[Guest __daanii.]

how old are you? Fourteen.

did you already audition somewhere? Not yet, no.

what do you want to audition for? Any reputable Asian entertainment companies. =]

What do you consider your talent(s): Singing, dancing, acting

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing? Yes, only for about eight months

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons? Both. I took singing lessons once but my teacher skipped alot of my lessons =.=

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much? No, I don't.

Do you play instruments? I'm trying to learn piano and guitar.

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)? Only lyrics. Still working on composing.

Do you dance? Yes.

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons? Selftaught, but not very good.

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography? Yeapp~ Mostly freeestyle haha..

Do you have performing experiences? Nothing past dancing routines in gym class.

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity? Ethnicity, appearance.

[Guest Mio23]

how old are you? 14 going to be 15 in a few weeks

did you already audition somewhere?Nope, planning to though

what do you want to audition for? SM/JYP

What do you consider your talent(s):Dancing mostly, singing a little

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing? Since 7 I think

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons? Selftaught

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much? Nope

Do you play instruments?Nope

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)? No

Do you dance? Yes

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons? Selftaught, and taking lessons

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography? Yes, all the time

Do you have performing experiences? Soon will be

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity? My self-esteem and confidence, if they accept my ethnicity.

[Guest teukstrid]

How old are you? 19 years old (1988)

Did you already audition somewhere? Nope not yet

What do you want to audition for? Singer

What do you consider your talent(s): Singing, acting

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing? My whole life

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons? Selftaught

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much? Yes. A lot? Notes, history..etc

Do you play instruments? Piano and I used to play the trumpet

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)? I havent finished any songs but I play around with the piano and writing sometimes. When I have time i'll finish one:]

Do you dance? No but I have always wanted to learn

Do you have performing experiences? 10 years of theater acting and 3 years of acting school

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity? Apparance, ethnicity. But I am determined to make it nevertheless XD I beliebe in myself!

[Guest minnilu]

how old are you?

16 years

did you already audition somewhere?

Not really...... oh well yes.. for our school choir xD

what do you want to audition for?

Singer

What do you consider your talent(s):

composing, singing

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing?

I've been singing since primary school, 1st grade - 6th grade I was in the school choir, we moved and and quit singing for a while

because at the new school you have to go through an audition for the school choir... but last year I finally decided to audition xD (I'm now in 11th grade)

It's not like anyone will make it in the choir... xD~ be shy and you can forget it... *thanks god for acting skills* xD

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons?

self taught... and school choir... a teacher gave me a few singing lessons when I auditioned for the school choir...

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much?

musical theories... yeah.. quite much... music is one of my major subjects in school and I take theory lessons at the music school

Do you play instruments?

yiep violin & piano

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)?

own lyrics... very rare xD

but composing yeah.. I often compose songs with my band

own beats? nope...

Do you dance?

Nooo.. hell...

but if you teach me maybe I can dance a bit in a few years xD

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons?

...nope nope I'm not a dancer

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography?

nope nope... but a girl in my band does... xD~

Do you have performing experiences?

orchestra performances, violin solo & duo performances

singin with the school choir in primary school

but that doesn't count right?

but next year will be full of performances... school choir... our school concerts aren't some classic concerts ^^

and band gigs

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity?

....ethnicity... it's quite difficult for an asian in europe... i guess

age?... I'm 16 ... sometimes I worry about my age... sometimes not...

appearance... I'm not the prettiest but definitely also not ugly xD

[Guest bands182]

how old are you?

17

did you already audition somewhere?

nope

what do you want to audition for?

singing/dancing...modelling?! [ha]

What do you consider your talent(s):

piano...

Do you sing? If yes, how long have you been singing?

yes, was in show choir for 2ish years, then quit now in senior choir...but not properly started singing til the start of this year

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take singing lessons?

nope, self taught...i want lessons though

Do you know the musical theories? if yes, how much?

ive taken my grade 3 theory paper and passed with distinction....im now working towards my grade 5 theory

Do you play instruments?

i used to play recorder, violin and oboe, i now play piano and i can play basic drums

Do you write your own lyrics? do you compose your own songs? (do you know how to make your own beats/ work with mixing tools, recording software etc.)?

i used to write lyrics, i have composed my own songs, havent in a while though, i use composition program but im not so good with mixing tools and recording software, only the basics

Do you dance?

yes

If yes, are you selftaught or do you take dance lessons?

both, ive been dancing for about a year at home but in september i started going to street dance classes

Do you create your own dancesteps/choreography?

yes

Do you have performing experiences?

singing and performing piano at school concerts

What are your worries? age? appearance? ethnicity?

age, bit of appearance, not ethnicity.