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Renowned musical director Mel Villena shared some key points for kids who want to join GMA's newest friendly yet word-class singing competition for kids, Centerstage.

Mel is one of the panels of judges that will screen the adorable and talented kids aspiring to get to the stardom through Centerstage.

According to Villena, it's important to train the participants' vocal and over-all performance long before the auditions begin.

He said, “Para du'n sa mga nagbabalak na sumali ay mag-ensayo na nang mabuti.

“Kukuha kayo ng magga-guide sa inyo para matulungan kayo sa pag-awit. Maliban du'n, importante 'yung choice of songs na inyong kakantahin.

He also related that for him, the utmost factor for a laudable singing act is the right choice of song.

Mel said, “Lalo pa't kayo'y nasa murang edad, 'yung kanta na inyong pipiliin ay dapat unang-una ay…sa akin napaka-importante, 'yung pagka-kinanta mo 'yun, kailangang naiintindihan kong mabuting nanggagaling sa puso mo 'yun.

“Kung hindi mo naiintidihan 'yung ibig sabihin ng kanta, mahirap nang basta kakantahin 'yun.

“Kaya magandang matulungan ng parents or ng kung sino 'yung magha-handle du'n sa participants, contestants na pati 'yung gist ng istorya nu'ng kanta ay maintindihan nang mabuti ng mga bata, para maging truthful.”

Joining Mel as Centerstage judges are Concert Queen Pops Fernandez and Kapuso vocal powerhouse and West End singer Aicelle Santos.

Catch Mel Villena on Centerstage on GMA Primetime, February 16.