Age: 15

1. When and how did you get started practicing your art form?
   I started practicing singing six years ago. When I was little I always enjoyed
2. How does winning this scholarship help you achieve your goals?
   By winning this scholarship, I will be able to practice my singing skills for one more year. This helps me achieve my goal of singing songs with more complicated techniques and working on my weak areas.
3. How has your teacher helped you achieve your goals?
   My vocal teacher has pushed me to sing more complicated songs and warm-ups. She has also helped me gain more performance experience by signing me up on multiple performance opportunities.
4. Share a story about your time at Place des Arts. It can be about an inspiring moment, an impactful relationship or your fondest memory.
   My first performance at Place des Arts was very memorable, as it was the first time I sang a solo song in front of people I didn’t know. I was very nervous at first and wasn’t sure about what to expect from the audience. What helped me calm down was listening to other students sing beautiful songs and hyping up the crowd. Everyone was very welcoming and supportive. After the performance I also got some compliments and praise from people. This helped me gain confidence in singing in front of people I know and don’t know. It has also influenced me to be the person I am today.
5. Who is your role model and why?
   I believe that in everybody there is always something inspiring and worth admiring about them. So, when I see someone that has different traits and experiences from me, I always admire and learn from them. For instance, I admire all my teachers because they have the patience to teach many students of different abilities. I also admire people who are willing to achieve their dreams no matter what, even if the odds are against them. In all, I try to learn from everybody, this helps me become a more well-rounded person. Everyone is my role model. 🙂