I have been singing in local talent shows and festivals for ten years. I get most of my influence, talent, and drive from my father. he has been singing for almost 30 years he has been in many bands and I have opened up for them many times. My most recent performance was at the Gratz Fair talent night. I took home second place and the song I sang was Black Velvet by, Allanah Myles. I'm in things at school as well such as Singers, this is a group of the most talented singers in my school and we perform every where including amusement parks.
I've had singing lessons in the past for two years but, mostly I teach myself through video cassettes and my father coaches me as well. The reason I go more with video tapes is because it seems easier for me because if i mess up I can just rewind the tape and replay it till I get the excercise correct. I also record myself on a cassete player so I can listen to determine what I am doing wrong or if I'm not reaching a note.