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Should I sing an original song I've written at an audition?

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Jennifer Rutherford
Voice Instructor and Performer, Private and International School of Music, Bethesda
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Jennifer has sung all styles from opera to jazz.  She has a Master's in performance from the University of Alberta, and has performed opera, oratorio, and her own solo show, in Canada, the US and abroad.  She now specializes in one-woman floor shows for banquets and special occasions, performing mostly show tunes, jazz, and ballads, and incorporating her own written dialog specific to the client's occasion. She recently took her act to Central Europe, where it was very well received, and is now finishing up her next CD.

Should I sing an original song I've written at an audition?

In this video, professional voice instructor Jennifer Rutherford of International School of Music, and private teacher in Bethesda Maryland, describes how to prepare for a competition like American Idol, or any other audition. Some tips on preparation, vocal health, song choice, and audition etiquette are covered. Warm ups are also suggested and demonstrated with student and model, Mair. The video assumes that candidates will have some level of training or natural ability, but would also be useful for the amateur interested in pursuing training for a career in singing.

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Host: Should I sing an original song I have written at an audition?

Jennifer Rutherford: Wow! If you can write your own song then you have really got talent, I got to hand it to you. It might not be a good idea because the judges can't really tell whether you hit the right notes because there are notes you have written, they dont know them. So it's a bit of a mixed blessing I would say. You could go ahead and give it a shot though if you really want to let them know that you have got that kind of talent in you.

Manon(Ph): Hi, I am Manon(Ph), I am going to be singing one of my songs that I wrote for you guys today called 'let it go'.

Jennifer Rutherford: It might be worth the risk. Just be prepared to sing something else simple like maybe the Star-spangled-banner. They may ask you to do that because they want to know whether you have good pitch or not. But I would say go ahead and give it a shot.

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