My Personal Project - Karma Denzongpa-Bathols

My name is Karma Denzongpa-Bathols and for my Personal Project I have chosen to create an EP. An EP is a compilation of songs, which is longer than a single but shorter than an album.

I have grown up in a family passionate about music and the arts. From a young age it was clear that I loved to sing, I loved expressing myself through music and song. It only made sense that for this big project I do something I love; sing.

The Personal Project is a year long adventure where Year 10 students create something they are excited and passionate about. In my album I have chosen to record four songs; Lost Without You – Freya Rider, Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones, Forever – Lewis Capaldi and River – Joni Mitchell. Louise Perryman, who was Executive producer on The Voice, helped me with my song selection. She told me I had to connect and love the songs I picked. They also had to suit my vocal range and the feel of my voice.

At this stage I am recording and learning my songs. Due to the craziness of the world I have had to make some adjustments to my Project. Instead of going to a recording studio I have made my own at home and because using a band was going to be extremely difficult, I have been contacting multiple musicians including Aussie legend Jack Jones to record backing tracks for me to sing too.

I have started experimenting with the software I am using to record my songs, Garage Band and found success. When recording with the microphone it picks up all your voices' imperfections and flaws so you need to know the song really well.

My Personal Project really helped me think more creatively and improve my skills in time management. You have to learn to progress in your Personal Project whilst also managing your assignments and school. This term our goal is to start and complete writing our essay. I am happy where I am at this stage, I am up to the most important part whilst also doing research about product production! I am excited to hear my results!