We’re back!

Whew! We lost the password to this website, finally managed to get it back. We’ll be having a major makeover for the site soon! Stay tuned for more information! Meanwhile, check out our NEW Facebook page for updated course information!

National Day Performance

Hi all, just to load some photos on our recent National Day Performance at Resort World Sentosa.


Finale song on stage

Finale song on stage

Click here for more Performing Crew Photos (表演团照片)

Enjoy!!

Performance at Sentosa Resort World on 7 Aug!

Hi all, we have a performance this Saturday, 7 Aug at Sentosa Resort World at the Atrium Stage from 2pm – 4:30pm. Celebrate with us at RW for our beloved Singapore National Day!!

Do support our Performing Crew!!

Enjoy!!

Closure of *SCAPE carpark for YOG

Dear friends of Music Forest,

Please take note that *SCAPE carpark will be closed for YOG events from 10 to 26 August 2010.

Please use other alternate parking spaces around *SCAPE (i.e. Cineleisure, 111, 313 @Somerset, public carpark etc.) during these period.

Sorry for any inconveniences caused.

Thank you!

Congratulations to the winner of Jay Chou Concert Tickets!

The winner is Sherlyn Tham Yen Yu, last four digits in NRIC is Sxxxx488G.

You have won a pair of Jay Chou The Era 2010 World Tour Live in Singapore tickets worth $198 each; Date of concert: 24 July 2010.

We will be contacting you for the collection of your prizes.

Congratulations and thank you for all your support!

BY2’s video on 大人的世界 MV Dance

BY2’s video on 大人的世界 MV Dance Course just for you.
趕快報名吧!Hurry join now!

MV Dance : BY2 ( 大人的世界 )
Date: 3rd Jul 2010 ( Saturday )
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm



I Gotta Feeling! – It happened in Chicago, why not Singapore?

Hi everyone, the most happening thing this weekend is finally coming! I Gotta Feeling – flash mob dancing happening in Singapore. Just come on 20th June 2010, 5.30pm for *SCAPE launch and experience the unity of all Singaporean youths!

Venue: Playspace, *SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link (beside Cineleisure)
Music: “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas
Registration: Sign up at the “360 Without Borders” booth with your Full Name and NRIC and get a complimentary wristband and glow bracelet!

Broadcast Media: WE ARE SHOOTING THE EVENT TO BE BROADCASTED ON CHANNEL V AND NATGEO MUSIC WITHIN A MONTH OR TWO



The *SCAPE building should be inhabited by a family, and the family is called “360 Without Borders”, that exists regardless of race, language or religion.

The entire project team is making a genuine attempt to start a family of Singaporean youths at *SCAPE where everyone is respected for their strengths, and have the opportunity to show their talent, or pursue their cause.



Preview of the photos and video:

Proudly brought to you by *SCAPE and the team from Grid MMS. Trainers and instructor (Justis Tan) from Ocean Butterflies Music Forest… and people that make it possible – the fantastics students from ITEs and of course YOU!! :)

Enjoy!

Kenny Hogan’s Drum Clinic – Register Now!

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Kenny Hogan – South East Asia’s leading drum clinician with more than 300 drum clinics and masterclasses conducted around the region will be conducting a drum clinic for all drum enthusiast.

Kenny is one of the most publicized drummers in Singapore having appeared on almost every major newspaper, countless of magazines, live appearances on National Television and Radio including performances for many very highly distinguished guests and government delegates.

Here’s some of the information on Kenny’s actual Drum Clinic content that will be performed:

  1. Opening introduction with minus one music
  2. Discussion on hand technique (singles, doubles, paradidles, 5 strokes, 6 strokes and more)
  3. Soloing with a click or metronome
  4. Playing indifferent styles of music eg: Rock, Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Ethnic, Country, Heavy Metal, etc…
  5. Demo from simple to complex drumming
  6. Intro Q & A session
  7. Play along music in different styles
  8. Discussion on being a Professional musician
  9. Learning the structure of music and how to make your group practice and get the Band tight together
  10. Playing solo alone and or with a band and how to practice efficiently with a band as a Team effort (What’s the difference?)
  11. Listening skills when playing with a group and learning how to ‘hold back’ and ‘let go’.
  12. Tips on ‘Playing for the Music’ not  for “Yourself”
  13. Working with singers/musicians and understanding their style of singing eg: ahead of the beat, middle or behind the beat (how to compliment your band members with that).
  14. Learning to play soft and loud.
  15. Respecting other members in your band (without the “Superstar Ego”)
  16. How to choose your band mates
  17. Being competent and professional (punctuality,getting prepared for songs before rehersals)
  18. Reading drum scores
  19. Final Q & A
  20. Practice tips  for Band and solo drums.
  21. Playing in odd-time signatures
  22. Double pedal drumming
  23. Linear style drumming and many more…

Jay Chou concert tickets giveaway promotion!

  • This promotion is only applicable to new students of OBMF, or existing student who takes up another new course from OBMF.
  • Prizes will be a pair of Jay Chou The Era 2010 World Tour Live in Singapore tickets worth $198 each; Date of concert: 24 July 2010.
  • In order to be eligible for the contest, each student is required to pay upfront for either one of the following:
    • 2 months vocal course fee (includes deposit fee).
    • 4 months guitar or piano course fee (includes deposit fee).
    • 3 months drum, clarinet or flute course fee (includes deposit fee).
    • 2 dance packages, either:
      • 2x Dance courses, or
      • MV + Dance course.
  • Registration ends on 10 July 2010.
  • There will be no refund of course fees or deposit in any circumstances.
  • Results of winners will be announced on 13 July 2010 at our official website: www.obmusicforest.com
  • Registration fee is applicable to the above-mentioned promotion.

How to get to OB Music Forest!!

A video guide to show the directions of our new office!

Cheers!