Vocal Coach Adzrin Adzhar Defends Ammara, Says Growth Should Be Judged Over Time, Not One Performance
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — Vocal coach and singer Adzrin Adzhar has urged the public to be more patient with emerging performer Ammara, saying criticism of her singing overlooks the reality that vocal development is a gradual process requiring consistent training and practice.
The 41-year-old coach responded after some viewers labelled Ammara an “off-key” singer during her participation in the second season of Talk To My Manager (TTMM), arguing that many online comments failed to consider the technical aspects of vocal development.
According to Adzrin, Ammara had only begun formal vocal training about a month before entering the competition, making expectations of immediate perfection unrealistic.
He explained that the human voice functions much like a muscle, improving through repetition, conditioning and proper guidance rather than changing overnight.
Adzrin said expecting someone with virtually no singing background to perform at a professional level after only a few weeks of coaching ignores how vocal technique is developed.
He recalled that when he first met Ammara, she was not yet capable of delivering songs confidently.
However, after weeks of structured coaching and rehearsal, he believes her progress has been substantial.
As an example, he pointed to Ammara’s performance during the competition final, saying her live vocals had improved to such an extent that some viewers mistakenly believed she had lip-synced.
For Adzrin, that reaction demonstrated how much her vocal control had advanced over a relatively short period.
Addressing criticism that Ammara frequently struggled with pitch, Adzrin said audiences should distinguish between technical limitations, vocal tone and the natural learning curve experienced by developing singers.
He argued that judging performers solely on their current ability overlooks the purpose of talent development, particularly in competitions designed to nurture emerging artists.
The vocal coach also responded to comments suggesting Ammara relied excessively on rap instead of singing throughout the competition.
He explained that incorporating rap into several performances formed part of a deliberate performance strategy rather than an attempt to avoid singing.
According to Adzrin, coaches must evaluate each contestant’s strengths and current capabilities before selecting arrangements that maximise overall performance quality.
He stressed that rap segments represented only a small portion of each song and were used strategically while Ammara continued strengthening her vocal technique.
Adzrin also suggested that public perception towards rap and hip-hop music may have contributed to some of the criticism directed at Ammara.
He observed that contestants performing pop ballads or conventional vocal-driven songs rarely receive similar comments regarding genre choices.
By contrast, performers incorporating rap elements often face assumptions that they lack singing ability, despite still performing melodic sections throughout their songs.
Adzrin believes this reflects broader public perceptions about musical genres rather than an objective assessment of individual performances.
He emphasised that he does not blame audiences for holding such views, acknowledging that many Malaysians grew up listening primarily to pop and ballad music.
Nevertheless, he hopes viewers will evaluate contestants based on their overall development instead of focusing exclusively on isolated performances or stylistic choices.
For Adzrin, talent competitions should be viewed as platforms for growth rather than finished products, allowing participants to improve through coaching, experience and continuous learning.
He said emerging artists deserve the opportunity to develop their skills without being permanently labelled before completing their artistic journey, adding that genuine progress should be recognised alongside constructive criticism as performers continue building their careers.
