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How to Audition for a Vocal Talent Competition

How should I introduce myself to the judges?

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Jennifer Rutherford
Voice Instructor and Performer, Private and International School of Music, Bethesda
http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeylx9b/jenniferrutherfordsingerartist/  
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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.

How should I introduce myself to 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: How should I introduce myself to the judges?

Jennifer Rutherford: Well, you want to smile, be yourself, be the best natural self that you can be. But project -- make sure they can understand you, give your name clearly, tell them what it is you are going to sing and if you are auditioning for a role, you could say I am auditioning for the part of Arno (ph) or whatever.

Mary: Hi! I am Mary and I am going to be singing one of my songs that I wrote called let it go.

Jennifer Rutherford: You just want to be yourself, be confident and even if you don't feel confident act confident. Here is a trick, if you act o it you might become it. So act confident and you will become confident.

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