[musictlk] Jackie Evancho

[Ignasi Cambra]

Well, the fact is that if the child was a real prodigy she would probably not be competing in America's got talent, would she? There are many real competitions out there...
On Aug 16, 2010, at 6:18 AM, David Andrews wrote:

> Is this child prodigy blind?  If not the whole thread is off topic anyway!
> 
> David Andrews
> 
> At 12:47 AM 8/16/2010, you wrote:
>> Yes, and I forgot to say that her lower notes have no depth. I'm sure that's due to her young age.
>> 
>> At 10:31 PM 8/14/2010, you wrote:
>>> Linda:
>>> 
>>> I share your opinion/sentiments exactly.     I feel very orry for most so-called child prodigies. IMO they oughta be playing outside! <g>
>>> 
>>> Mike
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Mentink" <mentink at frontiernet.net>
>>> To: "NFBnet Music Talk Mailing List" <musictlk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 8:01 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [musictlk] Jackie Evancho
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> I haven't heard Charlotte Church's album for awhile, but I remember her as having a much lighter, clearer voice. I'm afraid Jackie is doing too much too soon.
>>>> 
>>>> Julie, you're correct. Most vocal coaches won't take pupils on until they are at least 13. I worked with younger kids in Janesville, Wisconsin, because they wanted to participate in a children's musical theater group. I worked on posture, breathing, pronunciation, and singing correctly as opposed to yelling, like the girl who was Annie, the yell-singing belter.
>>>> 
>>>> I hope Jackie doesn't let this go to her head, or ruin her voice later. I think a kid should be allowed to be a kid.
>>>> 
>>>> And, another thing, I'm not sure she understands what she's singing. Most operas are not age-appropriate for one so young.
>>>> 
>>>> Well, Joshua, that's my opinion, and it's worth what you paid for it! Smile.
>>>> 
>>>> Blessings,
>>>> 
>>>> Linda
>>>> 
>>>> At 11:20 AM 8/14/2010, you wrote:
>>>>> Hi, I'm Joshua from AR. There's this 10-year-old singer you need to hear.
>>>>> Jackie Evancho, from Pitsburgh, PA. She is an opera protigy. She's in the
>>>>> semi-finals of America's Got Tallent. You can hear some of her songs on
>>>>> Youtube. She sounds like Charlotte Church, (in my oppinion.) Please tell me
>>>>> what you think after listening to her on Youtube. Thanks, Joshua
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