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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.

What are some preparation tips for a music 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: What are some preparation tips for a music audition?

Jennifer Rutherford: Be sure you are on time, you do not want to be late. Maybe even 15 minutes early would be a good idea. Be prepared to sing more than one song, in case they want to hear you do a different style of music especially if you are doing, like we mentioned earlier a piece that you have composed yourself. If you have music, bring it they may have an accompanist, you never know and dont be afraid to discuss with the accompanist just how you want that piece played. If you have your own accompanist of course this wont be an issue and you may be allowed to bring your own accompanist at some auditions. But on audition like American Idol of course is A Cappella. So then you just have to be sure that you are comfortable with your starting pitch before you go in.