VIP Class Notes (Tibo)

I have the feeling that they  -> they give me a feeling that they want to come to China

I think it is a benefit if they have some music fans in China / it could be good for them to raise awareness in the Chinese market / to try to enter the Chinese market / , maybe they know QQ, Netease.

This Chinese music platform will help me estimate what is the value of them in China -> help me estimate how successful they will be during their Chinese tour  / the performance of their Chinese social media will give me a rough idea of how many fans they can get

I need to know what is the estimate of the band about Chinese market.
Foreigners always imagine about China marketing that it is very rich and easy to get money but in fact it isn’t. You haven’t spent a lot of time in this market  you will not get good results without any actions / promotion.
I need to know what is their idea  / plan in China.
If you have a long plan or a long term idea about China I think it is good for us to help them develop the Chinese market.
It is the beginning about to bring or introduce some bands or musicians to come to China.

The very important thing is their album or music is good or suitable for the Chinese market / suits the Chinese market.

The melody and the style of the music. Most rappers are not suitable for the Chinese market. They sing English or other languages and rapper really depends on local marketing. They sing about their environments.

techno music, Jazz or pop are easy to develop in China.

I will search for their band name in Weibo / XHS / on Chinese social media and let me know who to talk to

If they decide to come to China I will make a plan for the promotion / marketing.

Maybe social media or something will do before their performance. -> It will include social media posts and other things to prepare their performance / to raise awareness about them and their performance.

I will offer a tour plan in China including the time and the kind of locations they need to perform at.
Maybe we can make a cooperation with music bands during the tour.

The manager’s duty is to put the right thing in the right location. In big cities they can speak English very well. We don’t need to book a big stadium.

It depends on the real situation about them / not just rumors.
If it is true or a small mistake or a misunderstanding I can help them to make it better / fix it but if it is the truth I will not get involved

We love Bjork but I know there are some misunderstanding about her so she cannot come to China anymore.

It is hard to get a performance license in China, you need to get a visa and you need to apply for a license if you want to perform in Shanghai. The performance license is local .

You need to print your lyrics and give them to the government for approval

You cannot write lyrics about politics or maybe big issues in China.
It depends on your competitors, if they want to hurt you…
It is a society issue. When I was young I work at a TV station.
we had a new year performance so we invited a lot of singers on the stage.
If you are famous this year maybe the host will invite you and you will know

The government has some unbelievable rules. The cameramen cannot shoot the audience crying or screaming they worry it might stir up some bad things.

I can understand a little why they have so strict rules.
People don’t have independent thinking, you can easily stir them up , you can easily influence them.

people always find ways to deal with the rules / the rules are not always applied exactly
The leaders makes the rules but people find ways to deal with them

If they want to come to China to develop their Chinese market the first tour is important and difficult but after it is easier. You need to have a long term plan.

if you have an audience of 1k people you will get 300,000 each night and the band will get 100k.
If you control the costs you can 15k dollars each night.

It takes time to improve

Vocabulary

quota (n): a fixed number or percentage of something, often used as a limit or requirement

1. The company has a quota for hiring at least 30% women.
2. There is a quota on the number of immigrants allowed in the country each year.

helpless (adj): unable to defend oneself or take action; lacking the ability to do something

1. The baby bird looked helpless on the ground.
2. After losing his job, he felt helpless and unsure about the future.

subtitles (n): text displayed at the bottom of a movie or TV screen that translates or transcribes the spoken dialogue

1. I prefer to watch foreign films with subtitles rather than dubbed versions.
2. Subtitles can help people with hearing impairments understand the dialogue.

stir up (v): to provoke, incite, or cause strong emotions or reactions in someone or a group

1. The politician’s speech stirred up anger among the crowd.
2. The news article stirred up a heated debate on social media.

approval (n): the act of agreeing with or accepting something; official permission or endorsement

1. The project cannot start without the manager’s approval.
2. The new law was passed with overwhelming approval from the public

get involved (v): to take part in or become engaged in something, such as an activity, event, or cause

1. She decided to get involved in volunteer work to help the community.
2. If you want to make a difference, you should get involved in local politics.

misunderstanding (n): a situation where someone incorrectly understands or interprets something

1. The argument was just a misunderstanding; they didn’t realize they were talking about different things.
2. Cultural differences can sometimes lead to misunderstandings between people.

rumor (n): information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true

1. There’s a rumor going around that the company is going to lay off employees.
2. I heard a rumor that she got engaged, but I don’t know if it’s true.

reputation (n): the general opinion or perception that people have about someone or something

1. The restaurant has a reputation for serving the best pizza in town.
2. He worked hard to rebuild his reputation after the scandal.

venue (n): a place or location where an event, meeting, or performance takes place

1. The concert will be held at an outdoor venue by the river.
2. The wedding venue was beautifully decorated with flowers and lights.

techno (n): a genre of electronic dance music characterized by a repetitive beat and synthesized sounds

1. The club often plays techno music on Friday nights.
2. Techno originated in Detroit in the 1980s.

value (n): the importance, worth, or usefulness of something

1. The value of the antique painting was estimated to be over a million dollars.
2. Education has a great value in personal and professional life.

estimate (v/n): to make an approximate calculation or judgment about something, such as a number, cost, or value

1. The contractor provided an estimate for the cost of the home renovation.
2. She estimated that it would take about an hour to drive to the destination.

raise awareness (v): to increase the level of knowledge or understanding about an issue or topic

1. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health.
2. They organized a charity event to raise awareness for environmental conservation.

rough (adj): not very clear, detailed, or smooth; imprecise, unpolished, or difficult

1. Can you give me a rough idea of how much the trip will cost?
2. The road was rough and bumpy, making the car ride uncomfortable.

rough (adj): tough, difficult, or challenging

1. He had a rough childhood, but he managed to overcome the obstacles.
2. The team faced rough competition in the tournament but persevered to the end.

Grammar

In Western culture, it is generally considered inappropriate or disrespectful to use the word “value” when referring to people. This is because the term “value” is often associated with the worth of objects or products, implying a monetary or materialistic aspect. When applied to people, it can make them feel objectified or commodified, as if they are being treated like objects or products rather than individuals with unique qualities, emotions, and experiences. Instead of using “value” for people, it is more appropriate to use words like “importance,” “significance,” or “appreciation” to express their meaning or worth in a respectful and considerate way.

Disrespectful: We need to assess the value of each employee before deciding on promotions.
Respectful: We need to evaluate the performance and contributions of each employee before deciding on promotions.

Disrespectful: He doesn’t have much value to our team.
Respectful: He doesn’t contribute much to our team.

Pronunciation

polite

pilot

lyrics

trend

trade

scene

approve

improve

royal