As a singing teacher I am always thrilled when my students want to get into a talent contest. It shows initiative and guts. Most of all, it tells me that the students are eager to display their talents for others and take a chance on performing in front of a lot of people.
It is the summer of 2006 and 2 of my singing students are going to partake in the Brown County Talent Contest on Thursday, August 10. Performing in the contest are: Stephanie Dalluge of Lafayette, and Ann Mehlhouse of New Ulm. I'll be there to give them the moral support they need to win. In the life of a singer or musician contests play a big part of their musical growth. It is a chance for the students to put their abilities to the test. To win the contest means they will want to improve, and if they lose they will at least discover where they ought to improve, and I am here to help them out. It is important students are aware of talent contests, especially when they do not feel in touc h with what performing opportunities are out there for them.
I will follow up with another short article describing how the talent contest turned out.
Both Stephanie and Ann are gifted with lovely vocal instruments, and it is important their families see them performing and putting their talents to work. Their performances in the Amy Triebenbach Studio (see amytriebenbach.com for more about the experience of being taught by a teacher-performer) have been more that exquisite.
I teach students to look at talent contests for what they are supposed to be: time in a pressure cooker that tosses them in the deep end, but has the chance for glory and sacrifice. They will do greatly. I know it because they see themselves as winners. It is a whole new level for a student to participate in a talent contest. For many students of music it is hard. But, once they are in the situation, they know they can make it. If they never take a stab at it, they won't know if they can fulfill their promise. That is part of the whole game, and even though some people make talent contests out to be such a big deal, I want the students to do well, and do their best.
Taking things out of context will make things difficult, but a mistake, or a breakthrough onstage will help them to roll with the punches and face their lives with greater musical confidence and memories to last a lifetime!
Amy Triebenbach is a professional singer and vocal instructor who can build on your strengths and tackle problems without destroying your confidence. She is an experienced singer and voice teacher with a progressive method of teaching that is individually-tailored to each student's unique musical background and abilities.
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