*EXCLUSIVE GROUP FOR SINGERS GOING TO NY AUDITION*

I just decided to create this forum dedicated to singers going to the upcoming NY auditions.
Only join if you are :
1.) Going to remain quite active in this group
2.)Willing to ask questions/support/YouTube/etc.
3.)Refuse to start unnecessary arguments [does not include helpful debates]
**PEOPLE SUCH AS - QUEENFISH, PIZZAGIRL, SIXFIGUREINNJ, BELTER, PLEASE JOIN THIS FORUM!!**
I Hope We Can Have Great Communication In This Forum

My YouTube : http://youtube.com/JSouthTheSinger

I'll join.

Who do we perform in front of? Casting agents or the producers of the show? Or neither?? Just wondering.

This is a good idea to make a group 4 singers!

Thanks pizzagirl! I'm not sure ..... I think it can be both/either/neither ... I'm REALLY excited ... what about you??
You're 13, right?? I am too. What song are you planning on singing? I'm still undecided on my song choice...... :-/

This is my Total Pop Star account .... it's a cool singing competition! Please VOTE for me [No Registration Required] at this link : http://totalpopstar.com/?profile/index/&1727 THANKS EVERYONE!

Voted JSouth thats cool stuff, I did not even know about totalpopstar. maybe see you in NY my audition is on the 5th from 9-12.

Ricky
www.myspace.com/littlerickyayala

Thanks a lot Ricky! Unfortunately, my audition is on the 6th from 12 -3 ..... but I wish you the best of luck!

im guessing mines is april 6th from 9-12 now, sort of confused but i hope to see you all there.

Hi! Joining group here! Is it bad I still haven't picked a song yet?

not exactly ... I just picked my song yesterday .... I feel that God truly wants me to sing it,but CRUNCH TIME is coming HURRY UP and choose Good Luck :-)

Does Anyone Know If You Sing Into A Microphone Or Not?
I'm Thinking No Since AI Doesn't Have A Microphone Besides The One You Attach Onto Your Back/Shirt....

there wasn't one when I auditioned in Nashville

Don't worry yet, but pick it within a few days before your audition so you can practice (oh and remember the lyrics you do not want to forget the lyrics...)

I hope so since that makes you sound better if you hold it right. And yes, i'm also 13.

There wasn't one in Orlando either!!!


http://www.myspace.com/TheBelter

HI...I'm Judy. I've posted just a couple of times here on the boards, but I've been coming here almost every day to read the posts. I'm a children's musician-I write, perform and record original songs for kids and families-and I am auditioning on April 6 in NYC.

Since I'm now the ripe old age of 48 and have been writing songs since I was 11, I do want to say a word of encouragement to all the young musicians (and by that I mean everybody under 40!) who are out there reading this. As QUEENFISH and many others have said : NEVER GIVE UP! NEVER NEVER NEVER no matter how old you are or no matter how fat you get or what illnesses or money situations or family problems come your way.
I have been through so many things in my life but I have never lost sight of my dream to have a legacy in music. I used to just want to be famous when I was younger, but now that I'm older I care more about leaving something behind that will last for generations (like my idol Karen Carpenter did.) The image that has kept me going is envisioning myself at 97 and looking back on my life thinking: I didn't try hard enough. So keep trying! Take every avenue you can...AGT is a fantastic opportunity, but if it doesn't happen for you now you just have to keep looking for those other opportunities to get out there and let people hear your music. Sometimes you may come really, really close to something big and then it will slip away for one reason or another (I once didn't get a music job because the event producer said I needed to lose 30 pounds, and I was about 50 pounds lighter then than I am today! HA HA!)
THe simple fact is, if you really have the music in you, it will never let you go. And even when you think you're going to throw it all away and "get a real job" it will come back to you in some way you never imagined. When I was 20 and fronting a rock band I never imagined that 28 years later I'd be singing for children....but music has always pulled me back in one way or another.

So I'm going to audition even though I'm old and fat and have wrinkles and gray hair (which you will NEVER see!) because I told myself I would never give up...and now I want my children to see that I am never giving up. And if I don't get on the show I'll still come home and keep going to libraries and schools and fairs and singing for kids because it's who I am and what I love. And that's what being a musician is really all about.

Good luck to everybody here and look for me in NYC...I'll be the fat old lady with the twinkle in her eye; and hair that's not my real color.

Judy Pancoast
www.judypancoast.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xa_xR2DdPj8

Wow, my whole family loved your youtube video and hope to see you in NYC next weekend!!

Ricky Ayala
www.myspace.com/littlerickyayala

Ms/Mrs. Judy,

I just wanted to let you know how much your message inspired me. Your music video is so entertaining and catchy. I prayed to God that your future career would be successful because you deserve it. You make me proud to continue to pursue my dream. I REALLY HOPE that you are granted with what you deserve, A SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN MUSIC!! Your words are beyond inspirational, and you've given me a boost of confidence that I needed. THANK YOU SO MUCH

TO ALL TEENAGERS (13 - 17), I'M GOING TO GIVE YOU THIS LINK BECAUSE I'M NOT A SELFISH PERSON!!!!! LOL VICKIE WINANS [GOSPEL SINGER] IS HOLDING A CONTEST [DEADLINE : APRIL 30th] SEARCHING FOR THE NEXT TEEN SINGING/DANCING GROUP!!!!! DON'T BE INTIMIDATED IF YOU'RE NOT THE BEST DANCER BECAUSE I'M NOT EITHER!! PLEASE GO TO THIS LINK, AND DO NOT TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR GRANTED!!! GOOD LUCK GUYS!!! **PRIZE : RECORD DEAL W/ RECORDING, MUSIC VIDEO, AND TOURING OPPORTUNITIES!!!! THIS IS 100% LEGIT, SO MAKE SURE YOU VIEW THE VIDEO DETAILS TO THE RIGHT OF THE VIDEO WHICH INCLUDES ALL ADDITIONAL CONTEST ENTRY/PRIZE INFO!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m30U7iKX87k

AWESOME! I probably can't enter, but i'll go to the link anyway.

I would enter but the contestants are for a group and I don't want to be like the next *NSYNC...I finally picked a song!

To make things interesting (or just plain boring...) why do ou want to be a singer? (You can say more than 1 reason, I have tons)

1. I love the feeling you get on stage when all eyes are on you and that everybody would get tickets for your show and come to see you and you know that they truly want you not some other person. That is touching if that ever happens

2. Writing what you're feeling into music is so cool. 2 days ago (Friday) I was having such a depressing day so I wrote it into lyrics and they sounded awesome.

3. This is going to sound corny/stupid, but I'd like 2 be a role model because good people in Hollywood are running out. Not being mean to Miley Cyrus because i'm a fan but she has pics of her in her underwear. You have to realize that there is always a chance of getting that leaked (she actually put those on her personal myspace page!) now people are calling her bad thngs (not mentioning them on here).

4. I actually like to sing and it's a fun thing to do and it's fun to perform with an actual microphone on stage instead of you trying to sing quietly so your parents won't knock on your door saying they can hear you (and not even mention if I was good or not).

5. This isn't a reason at all but a perk: LESS HOURS OF SCHOOL! I hate school, I hate some of my teachers, I hate some of the kids there, I hate that they can't walk fast enough for their stinking life so I have to scream move to theri faces because "excuse me" doesn't get them to move. I would get a tutor if I was a full time singer, that would be nice. But this isn't a reason but a great perk.

So why do you want to be a singer???

Congrats! What song did you choose?

Hi....I'm glad I inspired you! I went to your YouTube video and I have to tell you that I just LOVED your song parodies to get people to vote for you! You have a great voice AND you are funny and creative!
Do you have a MySpace? Let me know...I'd like to make a friend request.
Judy (Ms. or Mrs., it doesn't matter to me!)



PS>.. I voted for you on Total Pop Star!

Thanks Ricky! I enjoyed your videos too (esp. the Apollo one!) , and I made a MySpace "Fan" request.
See you in NYC!

I actually agree with you on most of those points. Especially 1, 4, and 5.

I'm telling you guys I have not seen a MySpace that I haven't been impressed with the talent.


http://www.myspace.com/TheBelter

Ok I know you're all going to lecture me since it's sooo last minute but before I say anything I know that my family and I aren't doing anythng this weekend, and my dad makes plans to hang out with his good friend of his on Sunday's and my audition is this Saturday. My mom told me that I need 2 tell my dad about the audition because he'll be the one driving. He doesn't even know i'm serious about singing! He probably thinks at most that I enjoy being in chorus(but not seriously). How do I tell him???? I'm not going to tell him on Friday of course not... but if I don't tell him, it's goodbye audition. How am I going to randomly say: "Hey dad I want to be on a TV show!" You can't just suddnely say that. I hope I can tell him soon. He doesn't know what America's Got Talent is (i'm guessing)

THANK YOU X2 Ms. Judy!!!!!!!!
No, I don't have a MySpace but depending on the oppurtunities I just might have a music page for fans!
WHO KNOWS UNTIL GOD SENDS HIS BLESSING???
**thanks for the vote**
http://youtube.com/JSouthTheSinger *RATE,COMMENT,SUBSCRIBE* MORE VIDEOS COMING SOON!!!!!!!

To pizzgirl's "Why Do You Like To Sing?" Post :
1.) I LOVE acknowledging/using the talent God gave me
2.) It helps me to perfect my live performances / vocals in general
3.) IT GIVES ME EXPOSURE!!!!!
4.) Your comment about SCHOOL!!!!!!!! EXACTLY MY THOUGHTS!!!!!! [[Besides the hating teachers / peers in the class]] .... my take on that is : some of them are annoying but they're in your life for a reason and the increase your growth ... I know it may sound corny, but OH WELL! LOL ... I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST OF LUCK DURING THE AUDITIONS THIS WEEKEND

**KEEP ON POSTING PEOPLE!!!!! AUDITIONS ARE SOONER THAN THEY SEEM **

Just tell him what you truly feel. Once he sees that you are truly persistent and care about this oppurtunity 99.9% out of 100%, he will approve of your decision and support you. God forbid this doesn't work, just KNOW there is a FUTURE ahead of you! Don't EVER give up, and continue to pursue your dream of becoming a singer! **hope this helped**

Thanks. I hope this ist' the end.. but this is the most crepiest thing ever! A lady from America's Got Talent called my house when my dad just got home! That's how he found out. I think that's really creepy. I don't want to sound really relgious because there are probably athiests (probably spelled wrong) on this board but I think God did that. it's ust creepy my dad jsut got home when a lady from America's Got Talent called. Creepy...

I voted for you for the contest! Oh and reason #5: I was mad that day... I tihnk my teachers don't liek me (well my fromer tech ed and ss teacher, so that's why I said that, my tecahers are nice, but I jsut think that they don't like me. i am a nice person it's jsut i tend to walk fast and everyone walks slowly...sorry if I sounded like a snob I was fed up w/ school tha day.)

LOL it's fine we all have our moments .... so by reading your post, I suppose your dad hasn't given you an answer yet? Hmmm..... what was the call about? I wonder if I should've gotten one........



BTW : thanks for your vote!!

**QUESTION** / **REQUEST**

Question : Which one of the two feelings do you have about the upcoming audition, fear or confidence?

Request : PLEASE continue to post MORE on your feelings / thoughts about the upcoming NY auditionS, considering THEY'RE ALMOST HERE!!!!!!!!!!

I think I am more confident than afraid. In the norm, it's the other way around. lol. I've only sung in public once and I am afraid to put stuff up on youtube, so maybe I suck and should be afraid...

jonj, have faith in yourself, and ANYTHING is possible!

Confidence is half the battle. It takes alot of guts to be in this business. Shut your eyes and imagine yourself up there on the stage doing that. Daydream and believe like you did when you were a little kid. Use that to encourage yourself, then start singing in front of people. You gotta start somewhere, so get out there, take a step. So what if you suck, you shouldn't be afraid of that. You should be afraid of alot of things in this world, but definatley not about this. Let me ask you this, how do you think you sing???? Do you think you are kinda good, pretty good, great????? How does singing make you feel????? happy, fullfilled, encouraged???? If these are the type of answers you would give to the questions I have asked, then I am very happy for you, even if you suk. But I'd rather find out that I suk than to wake up 20 years down the road wondering what if. Now give it all you got. Life is worth living so go for it.

I'm actaually excited so I guess confident at the the time, but when Saturday comes a combo of excited/nervous. JSouthTheSinger: what do u feel??? And it sounds like my mom is actually saying yes, so maybe my dad... he didn't tell me yes or no. I got a lot of calls from AGT because I registered a lot (scared at the time of not getting a confirmation e-mail). Even if you don't get a phone call, I think it's fine. During the auditions.. are the judges going to be there? Are they going to judge or are they doing that during the callbacks?

jonj120893: Don't be scared, the worst they can say is 'no'. If your parents or friends think you sound good then you probably are (I know you didn't mention that part but maybe someone told you once that you were good). I agree with QUEENFISH about that life's too short to not take the risk because you could actually make far on AGT. No one knows only time will tell though. I also agree with JSouthTheSinger that anything is possible. Give it a shot. Even if you don't make it there are lots of people with talent so we can't ALL get through. But it's worth a shot.

of those 2 feelings, i'm confident. even more....EXCITED!!! can't wait!!!


Ricky
www.myspace.com/littlerickyayala

Well, I got my phone call today, and ever since then I have felt a sort of low-grade nausea. It was so exciting to actually get the phone all...it made it all more real, but it also made me feel like I just want my audition day/time (Sunday morning) to hurry up and get here.
I have mixed feelings: I feel confident about what I do, but fear that what I do is not what they are looking for. Does that make sense? Also, because I am so OLD (48) I guess I am really pinning a lot of hopes on this opportunity, so that kind of anxiety adds to the mix.
I just don't want to collapse into a puddle of despair if they say "Thanks, but no thanks." I just want to come out of it with some dignity!

I feel the same way as Ricky : EXCITED & CONFIDENT!! To Ms. Judy, don't ever feel that way. Even if you're not selected ... THINK OF THE POSSIBILITIES!! They may feature your audition on TV, and you could get signed by a record label! Who knows the possibilities?? Hit them with your best shot, and give it all you've got! HAVE FAITH, AND YOU WILL ACHIEVE

To pizzagirl,

From what I've been reading, I've come up with the idea that this upcoming audition will be in front of the producers / selected judges. The judges who appear on TV : Sharon, David, Piers will be at the callback auditions. ANYWAY, that's just my take on it! HOPE THIS HELPED

Thanks! It did, I was confused about that for awhile... so do u know what song ur performing at ur audition?

You really are quite remarkable for a 13-year old. Are you sure you're not really 53? LOL!

You're welcome .... Nothing personal, but I just want to keep my song choice private because it was not only my choice, but God's I honestly feel he wants me to sing the song that I will be singing

LOL! No, but people do say I'm quite grown for my age........
But for now .... I think I'll stay 13

hey 13 year olds rock!!!!!! lets have FUN IN NYC and JUST SING!!!

Hi all, well, I'm 32, and hopefully I will be going to the NY audition, but they gave me an audition date on Sunday, when I wrote in my application that I needed to come on Saturday. Soooo, now I'm not sure if I'll have someone to watch my kids, so I don't know if I'll be able to make it or not. I wrote another application, and said I needed an audition time on Saturday, not Sunday, and I'm hoping that I'll hear back from them. Pray for me guys, I really need this.

~Jeniye

If you can't make it Sunday, Go on Saturday anyway, it won't be that big of a deal to em. They do the time slots to keep everyone from coming at the same time. If you can't make your time slot, do one that fits, what do you have to loose other than not auditioning at all? Its an open call. Have a great time, and do your best, we are all here wishing you well. Good luck.

Thanks for the words of encouragement! The good news is, I just got another e-mail from the show, and I now have a new audition time on Saturday from 12-3! I am so relieved, and happy! So to all those who did send their good thoughts my way, thank-you! And I hope to meet some of you IRL there!

~Jeniye

JSouthTheSinger: it's ok, it's your choice to keep it private I guess i'll find out if your audition gets on tv.

But now I definitely know I am auditioning! Both of my parents said YESSSSSSSH! Not like that but i'm excited, good luck to everyone! This is what my dad told me: that you can't be severly disapointed if you don't make it to the callbacks.

This is my own advice: because there are many people AND MOST OF WHAT THEY WANT IS GOOD RATINGS! So we are all talented so don't give up if you don't make it, thousands of us can't all be on the show, remember that.

Dear JSouthTheSinger,

Remember when you audition "greater are those who are with us, than those who are with them". You will not be in that audition alone. May He calm every fear, quiet every doubt, and bless you with His perfect peace as you sing. Amen, you have been an inspiration to me as I read your posts. Believe and know there are others who read your words and lift you up in prayer. Finally" Be courageous and do not be afraid for the Lord thy God goes before you to make a way for you".

Why do I sing? Because when God puts a song in your heart you can't keep it inside, that would be like to hold your breath forever! I couldn't not sing even if I wanted to stop.
Blessings,
Isolabella