I have a 17-year old daughter who really can sing but I as a mother don't know how to help her succeed?Is it too late for her to make her voice get noticed at this age?
I think the bigger question should be: Is this something daughter wants, or, something mama wants for daughter?
You just asked this a couple days ago and got good feedback.
Of course she is not too old....
Find an agency, submit her music, pictures, etc.
As I answered your other post... it is WORK, HARD and be prepared for a lot of rejection. HOWEVER, it can be rewarding.
I've been in the modeling industry (modeling) most of my life. You must show initiative. It is hard work and people who don't give it 100% don't make it.
Is your daughter interested? If she is not 100% then let it go. She has to do this for herself....of course with guidance and support from mom.
Good luck.
Isn't this how you just answered a post from someone with the same kind of question?
A. M. answers from Lake Forest on December 28, 2010
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Get her some singing lessons.
If she is not in the chorus in her high chool she can join one in college, that way she will get stage time if they have solos. She will also learn stage presence.
She is still so young, you have lots of time.
Have you gotten her professional singing lessons yet? Even though your daughter can really sing, it would probably help her to get some professional training so that she can really develop the full range of her vocal ability. It would also help teach her how to sing without ruining her vocal chords and thus, cutting short any career that she may have in music. If you find a vocal coach that has actual hands on experience with the music business, then you may be able to get some solid advise on how to go about finding an agent, manager and submitting your daughter's CDs to music companies.
I would also go to your local Borders or Barnes & Noble, or maybe just look on Amazon, for some books on this subject. There are "For Dummies" books on practically every subject out there in the worlds. I'm sure they have one for how to become a professional singer.
If she's involved with chorus at school her teacher would most likely be her biggest fan and possilby have some resources and can give her references. Just because she can sing is not the only thing that the public looks for, she also needs stage presence. Most towns have their own drama clubs and studios, look locally and get her involved in your local stage venues. She might have to start out "acting" in some on stage performances and then get discovered after singing in some of the plays. They all start at the bottom and work themselves up, it's rare that you just become a star without having to prove yourself and go through all of the red tape first.
Do a youtube vid with your webcam, if she gets a fan base you might find yourself getting a call from Conan or Leno or Oprah.
make a vid of her and then post us the link and THEN we will tell you what WE think ;)
You could try one of those shows like American Idol or Americas got talent.
Post some vids of her on youtube
It's never too late to follow a dream. See if there are any vocal coaches in your area and get her a few lessons on how to project, support her voice, and stage presence. Next find out what your daughter wants, if she likes to sing for herself and is shy then pushing her onto a stage will make her resent music and you so make sure she's on board. Then talk about what aspect of the business your daughter would like to be a part of and go from there (for example a singer for a series of movies started out as a professional singer on stage and changed to behind the scenes work as a voice over singer). Talk to a talent agency and see what kind of openings are available for your daughter.
Good luck!
Too late? Seriously??????
She's 17. She has her whole life ahead of her.
Perhaps you could look into studio /background vocal work for her so she can meet some people?
