QUOTE (CuteTxn @ Mar 9 2008, 02:04 AM)

I have seen alot of child talent here, on myspace, and yourtube, and most are mediocre at best. This girl is exceptional. Her tone and pitch are well beyond her years.
Honestly, if I hear a child that is not, in my opinion, talented, I just remain silent. Who knows- who can say anyway? Maybe a child with a only smidgen of talent can go on to be a phenomenal performer with training and dedication. As long as the joy of performance is there for the child, and not the ambitions of a parent- that child should be encouraged to follow THEIR dreams.
In this case, This girl has got it and I have to put in my .02. Please, get her some good coaching and steer her clear of the likes of AI/AGT. Those clowns are not going to appreciate this girl's talent and if they don't pass her through to round 2, it could affect her self-confidence. That would be tragic.
I wish your little girl luck and I hope she never gives up.
Thank you. I appreciate your honesty. My biggest concern is what this business can and does to children/adults. I talk to Noellia about it and so does her dad. Noellia has auditioned for various acting gigs which she's new to and has even had second call backs but still has been rejected for one reason or another. She realizes it's not something to take personally and tells me that she knows it goes with the territory (man, I wish I had her reasoning when I was 10!).
About AGT, I've asked her at least 3 times in the last week if she wants to maybe wait for something else or go next year and she says "No mom, just getting the audition experience will be worth it."
She's been singing with a voice coach for 3 years now and it truly is the love of her life. She loves singing.
One really good thing, we live close to the audition venue in LA!
Good luck everyone!!