Wednesday, January 25, 2012

January 2012

Hey everyone. So, let's see. What have I been up, too?

First off, I no longer have a web page because I am now listed on IMDb, the internet movie database with two film credits. I am still training with Katie O'Grady and now I am also training with Sandra Peabody. My last project was a short film in November for Hapstance Films called "Thank Full". I still like to do the small projects on occasion, but mostly I am waiting for that "perfect role". There is not a lot happening in our small market for teens right now, but I am not in a hurry. It's the perfect time to train.

This year I am focused on my singing. I still train with Kay Joham, who retired from Portland Opera 15 years ago and has been teaching me classical music since I was 9. Last year I tried out for One World Chorus, which is run by Aaron Nigel Smith of "Read Between The Lions" fame. I am a first soprano in his choir and I am experiencing authentic African music. Right now we are in the recording studio every week making a CD which will be on the shelves for sale in April. Proceeds will go to the Cura Orphanage in Kenya. Next month I am going to visit the studios of Portland School of Rock. I am ready to develop my singing style and try my voice on some pop/rock tunes. I plan to audition for Portland Teen Idol this year.

I am focused on school and getting good grades. So far I have maintained straight A's. I am writing a novel in my English class with my teacher's support. I tried Japanese classroom style butit didn't work for me. I miss my private tutor. Dad got me a Japanese program that we can put on my IPOD so I am waiting to try that out. In my free time I like to create characters, play Zelda and read great books.

INDI