The annual dinner & gathering for writers is here again! Every year, COMPASS is a night to catch up with fellow writers and friends, which is really fun. I remember one year when I attended with my lyricist and good friend Alex, we both watched an elderly man in his eighties go up on stage to receive his lifetime achievement award. He started his thank you speech by saying, "When I was young, I loved music." I didn't know who he was, but it was at that instance that I immedia

As much as I would like to practice my singing more, it's always a challenge to find a suitable venue for rehearsals, for I wouldn't want to be a nuisance to my neighbors with my croaking :pThank goodness for library@esplanade. For just $6.50 an hour, you can book the silent studio for jamming. You could also use the piano practice room for rehearsals. Not only the location is convenient, you can also enjoy the beautiful view through the window.It's really one of my favorite