The San Diego auditions of American Idol, which were aired last night, only lasted for an hour, so fans will get to see less Hollywood-bound singers. Ryan Seacrest said that 21 made it, but only six were shown on air. And from those six contenders, there were no frontrunners. The winners that made it were of various skill levels. Some were OK, some were good, but most of them were just plain boring and unlikable.

First, there’s Tetiana Ostapowych, who won the award for having the least marketable name ever. In fact, her name sounds like she was a reject of America ‘s Next Top model or A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila. Finally, Simon Cowell gave her a big fat “No” and said that she isn’t as good as she is.

There’s also Perrie Cataldo, whose sob stories work at times. Emphasis on “at times.” The fact that he’s proud about being an adorable kid raised by a single dad is kind of old school, and that fact that he can’t even be straight about how his mother died is kind of weird. Wrong place and wrong time is usually reserved for innocent bystanders, but based on the way he said it, it seems like his mother was in a situation of her own doing. If and when Perrie gets into the top 24, he would probably be coming out. At the very least, former meth addict Jessica Front was honest and open about her own problems.

Another unlikable character was Michael Johns, whose accent was sort of annoying. But on the other hand, there were a few who looked decent enough to get on American Idol, such as the now legal immigrant Cathy Smithson and her overly tattooed boyfriend. There’s also David Archuleta, who overcame vocal chord paralysis. It’s also kinda freaky that David looks like a cross between Ryan Pinkston and Oliver from The O.C.

Last night’s cream of the crop was Samantha Musa, who successfully nailed her audition. Moreover, she adored Simon Cowell. She loves him, and she has the look, the voice and the Simon support to take her further into the competition.

For more resources about American Idol or for the full story of Idol Musings #3: The Unlikability Factor please review http://www.buddytv.com

For more resources about American Idol or for the full story of Idol Musings #3: The Unlikability Factor please review http://www.buddytv.com

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Media and arts influence our society in ways we are often not aware of. Growing up surrounded by television, radio, and movies, we often take the images and information they present for granted. Do you ever stop to think about how your interests have been shaped by what you see and hear through electronic media? Have you ever pondered on how your taste in music or arts developed?

Now, more than ever, the possibility of finding almost any information we are researching for is in media. Various sources such as newspaper, radio, television, Internet, and many others, are available almost anywhere.

Different forms of media, indeed, have become a part of everyone’s life. They shape and sometimes dictate or dominate our culture and interests. The mass media is undeniably of great impact to the society as it instills information in our minds that we use in our daily living.

Mass media has different roles in the society. One of these is its substantial role in the music industry.

How do people become interested in music? What makes them sing or become interested in playing musical instruments?

The answers to the questions mentioned rely to role the media plays in the music scene. Music is heard through the radio; thus, it triggers the music interests of its listeners.

Have you watched any television programs that involve competitors aiming for a singing title or a television singing program that shows the training of the contenders?

Television programs like what I have mentioned are usual these days. We expect music to be played only in the radio but with media around, proliferation of music through television and the Internet (singing competitions, music videos, etc.) are also possible.

Having said much of the possibilities that the media can bring to people, it largely contributes to the music teaching aspect of the industry. Media instruments, such as those mentioned earlier, are highly considered as music teacher resources for it supplies them information regarding music.

There are television programs that show trainings and rehearsals of the candidates. Through this, they can share to the viewers the different techniques of developing their singing talents. Few of these techniques that I have watched are the facial exercises done before the proper singing so as to relax the muscles that affect voice belting. Maintaining proper posture and body alignment while singing are also observed. Air supply is very important to reach low and high notes, and many others.

In general, music teacher resources can mostly be found through media in the form of visuals and audios. Other music teacher resources include personal encounters of music teachers during their classes, and those that are not in media forms.

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Earl Marsden started developing a passion for music at the early age of twelve. He first learned to play the guitar at thirteen, and from there he pursued the study other instruments including the violin, piano and flute. Currently, he devotes some of his spare time to writing articles about music teaching while managing his own music studio.

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