So, since American Idol is coming to Salt Lake in a couple of weeks, I've really been contemplating going to audition. It would be a great opportunity, I think, and really interesting, of course. And, I hate the thought of having this regret hanging over me later if I don't try out.
After talking with Brandon & my in-laws, though, I've pretty much come to the conclusion that I don't want to do it. If, by chance, I made it through to Hollywood, endured Hollywood week, made it into the top 24, and then made the top ten, I'd be gone from my family for a LONG time. (I'm assuming they wouldn't let my hubby and boys move into the AI mansion for that time.) Plus, if I *hypothetically* made it to the top ten, I'd have to go on tour for another few months, extending my stay of absence that much longer. And, (again, hypothetically speaking), if I won, I REALLY don't want all the fame, and publicity that seems to come with these people.
We're also assuming that they're looking for people that are willing to be gone that long, and will commit to the tour if they make the top ten. I would not want to commit to that. Plus, standing in a line all day with 10,000+ people, and not even being certain that I'd get an audition in front of the producers, let alone the judges, doesn't really appeal to me. At all!!
After thinking long and hard, and doing some soul-searching, my real dream is to break into the LDS music industry. I'd LOVE to sing for seminary videos, or make my own CD's of church/LDS/inspirational music. The problem? I don't know how to break into that industry. Every week, I receive an email from Deseret Book with the community's latest goings-on. Once a year in that mailing, there is a post about a class at the Y about breaking into the industry. There's a fee for the class, and the first year I read about it, financially, it just wasn't possible. The next year, we probably could have worked it out, but again finances were not the greatest, so I didn't pursue it. The following year, the class was on my due date with Gavin, and I ended up having him that day. (Good thing I didn't attend that class, huh?)
The point of this whole rambling post is this: My dream is to sing and be an inspiration for young and old alike. LDS and non-LDS. Anybody that I can touch with my music and message about the Savior. I've had few dreams in my life, two of which involve animals - having my own kittens to love and take care of, and having horses. I don't think the latter will ever come to pass, but the first has. (Of course, I've had the dream that every girl has had - marriage to a great guy, kids, a house . . .) My last dream is this music. So, if anybody knows of how they can help me fulfill this dream, I'm all ears. Really. I feel like now is the time to do this, and pursue this and make it happen, but where to start???
August
3 weeks ago
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There is alway the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I know you are a bit far away and it is a HUGE time commitment, but there are some amazing blessings that come from it.
Okay I know this whole post was talking your self out of American Idol, but I totally love the show and I say you should go for it! Who knows maybe it will open some doors for you. Even if you got close to the top ten you could just sing bad one time and get yourself voted off. I'd quit voting for you after they got down to eleven. Love ya you should do it!!!!
About American Idol: if you'll regret not trying out, go for it! You could always try out just to see where it got you, then pass if you did get to move on--my mom always tells me that you shouldn't make a decision until a decision actually presents itself to be made.
That being said...AI is all about the characters. My friend Nicole, who is honestly one of the most talented singers/musicians I have ever known (and you know we both know a lot of people with incredible talent) auditioned last year and didn't even make it past the first round. This was after she WON a smaller version of American Idol called "Gimme the Mike" in Washington. And here's why: AI wants people who are both talented singers and slightly crazy or off-kilter or...you get the point. They told her she wasn't crazy or "unique" enough to get the audience's attention. That's why, when they show the audition shows, so many of the people they show are crazy--it's "good" TV. So unless you're willing to create a character and be that person, apparently you shouldn't plan on moving past the first round. But it would still be fun to audition, right?
And I have lots of ideas about "breaking in" to the music business...could be because my boyfriend is a musician and I've watched him do it. We should chat. :) Either way, good luck! And definitely follow that dream, because you are SO talented!
You could do anything, your fabulous!
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