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How to Audition for a Vocal Talent Competition

What's the best way to impress the judges?

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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's the best way to impress the judges?

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's the best way to impress the judges?

Jennifer Rutherford: You have to careful here because you really have to be yourself, you dont want to be some blowhard that then falls short in the judges eyes, then you will be running off with your tail between your legs. You better make sure that you are just wow. If you are going to be that kind of a person that is going to say I am so great, you better be really wow, otherwise just be confidently humble that would be my advice.

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